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Port Moody mayoral candidate explains video of him shotgunning a beer with homeless man

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PORT MOODY (NEWS 1130) – A man running for mayor in Port Moody is explaining why he filmed himself shotgunning a beer with a homeless man.

In the video, recorded several years ago, has been posted to YouTube. In it, Rob Vagramov drops several f-bombs and gave the man a sandwich after the pair downed the beer.

During an interview posted on his Facebook page, Rob Vagramov says it was an online “random act of kindness’ challenge.

“This is five years ago, fresh out of college,” says Vagramov. “Heart’s in the right place, but obviously super-cringey watching it now.”

He says he now has a different perspective. “Having the knowledge that I’ve gained over this term, sure I’d buy a guy a lunch. Beer, probably not the best idea, considering substance abuse issues.”

“I still swear like a sailor with my friends,” he adds.

Vagramov was elected as a councillor in Port Moody four years ago. He is now seeking the mayor’s seat.

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