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Candidates for Councillor
ANGUS, John W.
ANTON, Suzanne
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Park commissioner, lawyer, and former prosecutor and mathematics teacher, Suzanne Anton has demonstrated community leadership for many years. Her passionate advocacy for sport participation for children, sport facilities, and environmental issues led to her election to the Park Board in 2002. Her initiatives include synthetic turf playing fields, planning for the first new track in three decades, and the new Quilchena skatepark. She has recently served on the Vancouver City Planning Commission, a CityPlan community liaison group and with the Eburne Fraser River walkway project. Suzanne believes that a safe, prosperous and livable city comes from an engaged community and strong civic leadership. The encouragement of business, social responsibility and constant environmental awareness will guide her actions at council. Goals are to seek opportunities for affordable housing, focus on the prevention and treatment of addictions, take the next steps in waste management and promote sport opportunities and facilities. |
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As a Vancouver City Councillor I will work tirelessly towards the beneficial development of our great City of Vancouver. I will immediately establish open phone and internet lines from my "office" to the citizens of Vancouver. I will use this consensus data as a base for all my decisions in City Hall. I will immediately solve the homeless problem by developing housing on appropriate vacant city property. I will be the people's independent voice at City Hall. For all information please feel free to contact me anytime at: 604 314-0055. Thank you. Sincerely, David Wilson Applegath |
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A long-time resident of the Lower Mainland and Vancouver, I am running for City Councillor to ensure Vancouver maintains its reputation as the most liveable city in the world. We have to address the issue of homelessness, traffic congestion, and maintaining traditional neighbourhoods. We must also be fiscally responsible and work to avoid increasing taxes and user fees. City government should be absolutely non-partisan and should not impose its morality on the citizens of Vancouver. City council should be open to all business development equally. Approval should be based on merit and not on whether city council agrees with such things as the wages and benefits the business pays its employees. City government should be open, effective, and transparent. I believe in cooperation not confrontation! |
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Elizabeth Ball is an award-winning producer, director and arts consultant and an active civic volunteer. She was the founder of Carousel Theatre Company and School and taught at the University of British Columbia for a number of years. As a small business owner, Elizabeth understands the needs of Vancouver's business owners and their employees. A long time resident of the Cambie/Main area, married for 25 years and the mother of two children, she is inspired to work to create safer streets and creative places where young people's lives can be made full and meaningful. Civic Contributions:
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Ballantyne believes residents are overdue for a serious debate on the direction of their city. "If the rest of the world used land and resources at the same rate that we do, four more planets would be required. Baby steps to improving our liveability are not good enough." Facts and reality will shape her decisions not myth and perception. "Vancouverites deserve a representative who will make the best choice for the greatest number of people for the longest period of time with the most environmentally benign impact." Born in Vancouver, Ballantyne is a public policy researcher with nearly 30 years involvement in community affairs. She was founding president of the Coast Floating Home Association, an organization which legitimized live-aboard marinas throughout the province; member of the Council working groups for the Downtown South and Kitsilano Planning Processes and the Vancouver Area Transit Plan; Director, Better Environmentally Sound Transportation. |
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Dr Fred Bass has served two terms as a COPE City Councillor. He cares about people, the environment and democracy, and remains steadfast in listening to the concerns of all citizens. Fred opposed the spread of gambling and RAV, and as the lead in Vancouver's Area Transit Plan, he ensured there was excellent public consultation and a front line transit operator's advisory committee. An advocate for direct election to the GVRD and TransLink, Fred also wants more social and co-op housing and more treatment, and rehabilitation for people with addictions. Fred is a physician extensively trained in public health and preventive medicine. He was the first Director of Health Promotion in Vancouver and served on Vancouver's Bicycle Advisory Committee in 1978 and on Vancouver's Clouds of Change Task Force on global warming in 1989-90. If re-elected, Fred will continue to be a principled and ethical voice representing the citizens. |
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This is the digital image of my 'person': Marc Boyer
My main goal is to present an opportunity to accomplish the abolishing of Colonial rule I am running for the Office of Council to fulfill this goal The key to abolishing Colonial rule lies with the people. In compliance with Sec-140 of the Vancouver Charter, as a private individual, upon being sworn to Office on Council, To the best of my knowledge, swearing and upholding this Oath of allegiance, while not holding a 'person', will mean the end of Colonial rule. So help me God. For a detailed explanation go to my website: www.remarcable.ca |
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Don was born in New Westminster BC on June 3rd, 1951. Don has five children, and seven grandchildren. Don supports Vancouver's Four Pillars Approach to reducing harm from drug abuse and prohibition as he lost his oldest son, Shane, to heroin overdose. He has worked in logging and construction and has owned a successful nightclub. Don funded research into uses and benefits of industrial hemp. Don is one of the millions of Canadians criminalized by the unjust laws regarding cannabis. In 1999 he was charged with marijuana cultivation and served a four year sentence in the federal prison system. Don ran provincially in the 2001 and 2005 elections for the BC Marijuana Party in the Surrey-Tynehead riding. He has hosted a weekly radio talk show on drug reform. Don believes our tax dollars could be used better in health care instead of police budgets. |
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Bbbaby bboomer, general factotum, 60's traveller/beatnik, UK, Europe, North Africa, Middle East. Congenital student, congenial epistleriate, amiable amateur agent provocateur failed nude revolutionary. Comprehensive anticipatory design scientist, visionary, inventor, self proclaimed global development planner. Recycler businessman, janitor, brother, friend, raconteur, healthy 59, Canadian, Vancouver. Optimistic, erratic, constant (ya see), it person, creator, serendipitous, opportunistic, steadslow, goal oriented, frustrated visionary, attack naturist advocate, freedomite, amateur communicator, philosopher, gardener, builder, blue collar, olive neck, constructive critic, leader, self starter, prole intellectual sensitive, a little time for innocent harmless bourgouise pretentions. Love natural beauty, the universe, and unfettered loving aspirations of humanity, the arts cultura where not at the expense of the former, lover of whole life, people, kind, opinionated, self and other educated. Wish to help sort out a city and world enslaved by collective, conformist idiocy, incapacitated by arcane political artifacts, their application, and ramifying and sillier institutions. |
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In 2002 David Cadman was elected to City Council where he is Vancouver's representative to the GVRD and TransLink. He also chairs the Cool Vancouver Task Force on Climate Change and the City's Peace and Justice Committee. Born in Montreal, David attended university in the US and Geneva where, earneding an MA in International Development. He also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and is fluent in French. After several years in Tanzania and Kenya developing literacy programs, David returned to Vancovuer in 1976 and worked for the Social Planning and Research Council and the GVRD. David is a long-time social and environmental activist, serving as President of the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) and at the international level of the United Nations Association. and was awarded the UN Peace medal and UN 50th Anniversary medal. David lives in Grandview-Woodland with his partner, Marisa. They have one son. |
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Throughout her career, Kim has successfully managed large non-profit organizations, been responsible for multi-million dollar budgets, managed unionized workplaces, and advanced the missions of organizations she serves. Developing teamwork amongst strong individuals, building consensus between diverse communities, and making informed decisions mark her leadership style. Kim lives in the Grandview-Woodlands area with her husband of 17 years. She is an avid football player, animal lover and sports fan. |
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Hi, my name is Michelle Jasmine Chang, and I am running to be your city councillor. I am a former commercial lender, current accountant, marathoner, ultimate player and curler. It is important to have an independent representative elected to your government. Constituents believe in a wide range of issues across the political spectrum and an independent elected to office can adapt to the people's needs with ease. As an independent, I will listen to you, the constituent, and work with you to make positive changes our city. I believe that we live in the greatest city in the world - beauty, colour, diversity and vivacity. The residents of Vancouver are an integral part to this and listening to you is the key to keeping Vancouver the most livable city in the world. Please vote for Michelle Jasmine Chang for Vancouver City Councillor - because my platform is you. |
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I came to Canada from Hong Kong in my youth. I grew up in the Downtown Eastside, graduated from UBC and worked as a BC Hydro engineer for 30 years. I've enjoyed great opportunity and believe in sharing that with my community. Vision Vancouver and Larry Campbell helped turn Vancouver around. That's why I'm proud to run for Council with Jim Green and Vision Vancouver. As President of the Chinese Benevolent Association and a director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, I realize the value of community building and appreciate how Vision Vancouver has made community inclusion paramount. When I helped bring the Dragon Boat Race to Vancouver, Vancouver was exciting. We lost that under the NPA in the 90's. But now Vancouver is thriving again. Let's not turn back the clock. Let's move forward and build a dynamic city that leaves no one behind! |
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There's a clear choice this election. We can move forward with Jim Green, continuing the direction set by Larry Campbell. Or we can turn back the clock to the old days under the NPA, when Vancouver was Canada's no-fun city, when poverty and addiction were ignored, and when our police force was cut. I'm running for Council with Vision Vancouver to move Vancouver forward. As a Park Board Commissioner and a professional biologist with the David Suzuki Foundation, I've seen the work that's underway to make Vancouver a leading edge sustainable community. I'm deeply involved in the arts community as a singer and former president of the Vancouver Bach Choir. In the last three years, Council has truly embraced arts and culture as an integral part of a dynamic city. I want to contribute to that progress, bringing my experience as Parks Board Chair to Council to get things done. |
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John Patrick Gordon, 42 , is formally known as 'Flash Gordon' on pot-tv.net and cannabisculture.com and dubbed 'Holly-weed Pot-arazzi' in Xtra West. He ran in Vancouver Kensington in the last two Provincial Elections for the BC Marijuana Party , but has "defected" from the BCMP with intentions to get involved in Civic and Federal politics. Gordon received formal training through Saint Thomas More College @ U of S , .before, leaving the seminary and having to expose the church's systemic abuse, and deal with such issues, personally. Gordon continued in college working on the foundations of 1090 gay games before diagnosed HIV-positive and burned out by poverty and mania . "The root word of "Activism" is 'Act', and actions speak louder.. . |
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Jamie Lee has her roots in four decades of Social Activism & Experience. In 1989- Jamie Lee Organized Workers A The RSCL to join CUPE. Jamie Lee served as the Local President. Ms Hamilton was involved with the Downtown Eastside Resident Assoc (DERA) from 1984-2004. In 1996, concerned over the increasing violence toward Downtown Eastside sex workers, Jamie lee organized a meeting of concerned people & with the support of City Councillor Lynne Kennedy, formed the 9 to 5 Society/Grandma's House. Ms Hamilton was the Executive Director from 1996-2000. 1997, Awarded Community Hero by Xtra West. Ms Hamilton is a skilled communicator and social analyst, presenting workshops for groups such as Leadership Vancouver, West Coast Leaf, City of Vancouver Family Court & Youth Justice Committee. Her political blog has been cited for its excellent reporting. Currently Ms Hamilton serves as a steering member for the Downtown Eastside Arts in Parks. |
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Colleen grew up inside Vancouver politics. At the age of 10, her late father, Dr. Walter G. Hardwick, was first elected to Vancouver City Council in 1968. A born and bred fourth-generation Vancouverite, Colleen was headed for a career in urban planning before a twist of fate launched her into a 20-year career in the film industry. She has been recognized by the Financial Post as "One of the 13 Most Important People in the BC Film Industry," and received a "40 Under 40" Award for entrepreneurship from Business in Vancouver Magazine. Throughout building a successful business and giving leadership in her various communities, Colleen has raised two beautiful daughters, who currently attend college in Vancouver. |
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As an instructor at Kwantlen University College I see the new enthusiasm my students have for Vancouver. In three short years under Jim Green, Larry Campbell and the Vision Vancouver team we've seen Vancouver go from a city in the doldrums to a city leading the world. I'm running for Council with Vision Vancouver because I want that to continue. We have a lot to be enthusiastic about. We won the Olympics. We're building modern transit and housing for the homeless. And after years of NPA cuts the police are back up to strength. I've worked with the Arts Umbrella, the Girl Guides, the Jewish Community Centre, and the Salvation Army. My husband Mike and I live in Kerrisdale with our daughters. The new excitement about Vancouver is everywhere. My commitment is to ensure that progress continues so in three years Vancouver is an even more dynamic and livable city. |
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Valerie Jenkinson is both a successful business woman and mother of a child with learning disabilities. Starting with virtually nothing when she arrived in Canada 35 years ago, Valerie used her passion to succeed to create several businesses. Twice nominated as Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, Valerie's success is due to her leadership skills, passion for team-building and fiscal responsibility. She has worked with municipalities and corporations throughout BC in economic development, stakeholder assessment and training. City Council needs this level of leadership and fiscal responsibility. In addition to her business skills, Valerie Jenkinson will bring the high level of compassion and balance to City Council. A breast cancer survivor, Valerie started the "Look Good Feel Good" programme for cancer patients in Canada and has been an active volunteer in numerous associations. Priorities
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Lea asks for your vote as an Independent Councillor because Vancouver needs to:
Lea is an educator and international expert in human development, with extensive experience in value-driven reform programmes. He teaches creativity in management and results oriented management for SFU. Lea's work history includes aid and development, BC Hydro, a stint in the Canadian military where he worked on emergency preparedness, and volunteer work with not-for-profits. With engineering and MBA degrees from UBC and SFU, Lea has been a Vancouver resident for 30 years. He lives in south Granville with his wife and his four-legged political advisor, Scooter. |
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Peter Ladner was elected to Vancouver City Council in 2002. He is vice president and part owner of the Business in Vancouver Media Group, where he co-founded the award-winning Business in Vancouver weekly newspaper in 1989. His community experience includes participation in the Vancouver City Planning Commission and the capital campaign committee for the Vancouver Public Library. He has also been actively involved in Leadership Vancouver, International Centre for Sustainable Cities, Vancouver Board of Trade, New Media BC and the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs. A fourth generation British Columbian, he and his wife Erica have four children ranging in age from 17 to 25. Peter is a long-time commuter cyclist and a top-ranked masters distance runner. Some of his current appointments include:
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Born in Macao and raised in Taiwan, B.C. studied at New York University and holds two Masters Degrees in Political Science and Public Administration. Currently, he is Vice President with Fireglo Strategic Marketing and Communications Inc., a cross-cultural event planning and marketing organization. B.C. has worked with many community, business and cultural groups in Vancouver, including:
B.C. is also a news commentator for most Vancouver-based Chinese media and was a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Business in Vancouver. |
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Ronald Leung is an experienced journalist and a well-known current affairs commentator in the Chinese community of Greater Vancouver. Since 1995 Ronald has been the program host and producer of "Hotline", a popular phone-in program on current affairs at a local multicultural radio station. Through the program, he educates his Chinese-speaking audience on various social issues and helps them understand their rights and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. He also listens to their concerns and offers advice. Over the years, Ronald has earned himself tremendous respect in the local Chinese community. Ronald enjoys listening to people from all walks of life. Through his interactions with the audience, he has come to the understanding of how public policies have impacted people's lives. Ronald is committed to solving the drug problems; promoting economic development; formulating a better taxation system; supporting rapid transit and strengthening the multicultural fabric of our community. |
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Ann Livingston has four sons and became a health activist 23 years ago when her son was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Although she has lived in Vancouver since 1970, she moved to Vancouver's downtown eastside in 1993. After Ann and her children witnessed a woman overdose in their alley, she was determined to take action. By 1995, Ann was organizing people who use drugs to bring their voices to bureaucrats and agencies that serve drug users. For 7 years, Ann has worked as the Program Coordinator of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users. Ann is an expert organizer of marginalized citizens and is a cofounder of Pivot Legal Society. She ran for council in 1996 and 1999 to bring the issues of the homeless, ill and criminalized citizens to city hall. |
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Phyllis Loke (Independent Candidate for City Council) - I was raised in Singapore and came to Canada in 1986 and moved to Vancouver in 1994. I have over 15 years of experience in the community service sector, including Fundraising Coordinator at the Chinese Cultural Centre; Outreach Worker at Strathcona Community Centre; and Manager at the Lotus Light Charity Society. I am currently a Constituency Assistant for Libby Davies, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East. I am fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Toisanese. My priorities: efficient and affordable transit; decreased traffic congestion; affordable housing and rent protection for low-income residents; funding for seismic upgrades of public facilities; affordable childcare spaces; clean and safer neighbourhoods; economic development and job creation - especially for small and medium-sized businesses; investment in the arts and culture and tourism sectors; energy conservation and recycling; open and accountable government; and electoral reform. |
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I'm proud to have served Vancouver as a City Councilor over the last three years. And I'm proud of the accomplishments I've been part of with Larry Campbell and Vision Vancouver Councilors Jim Green and Tim Stevenson. From winning the Olympic bid to expanding bus services and putting more police on the streets we're moving Vancouver forward. Three years ago, under the NPA, Vancouver was drifting. This month a renewed Vancouver led by Vision Vancouver was voted the world's most liveable city. I grew up in this city, worked in my parent's eastside bakery and became an advocate for working families with the CEP Union. Together with my Vision Vancouver colleagues, I'm passionate about Vancouver and I want to keep our city heading in the right direction - improving transit, putting more police on the beat, building affordable housing and keeping our economy strong so everybody benefits. |
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Tim Louis is a COPE City Councillor seeking re-election. First elected 1999, he was re-elected for a second term in 2002. He is also a self-employed lawyer who has been in private practice since 1984. With the support of his COPE colleagues, Tim has brought forward several progressive initiatives at City Council including: an ethical Purchasing Policy, a Food Policy Council, and increased funding for our city libraries. As Chair of the City's Finance Committee, Tim found funding for COPE's socially progressive platform while keeping tax increases to a modest level. In the last three years, Tim is proud to have voted in favor of keeping Vancouver free of slot machines and in favor of local small businesses, neighborhood sustainability and fair labor practices by voting to keep Vancouver Walmart-free. He also advocated in favor of a compressed workweek for City Hall employees and a freeze in bus fares. |
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Patrick comes from a family dedicated to public service and has been involved in several provincial campaigns in Ontario and B.C. He attended the University of Ottawa and since moving to B.C. has become one of the most entrepreneurial stand-up comics in Canada, developing several media and community relations projects. A pioneer of various business and philanthropic causes in the arts community, Patrick can be seen every Thursday on "Urban Rush" as a host on the film review show "The Movie Guys". What are your Priorities as an NPA candidate for City Council? |
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What do Rafe Mair, Bob Williams, Stephen Osborne, and John Richardson have in common? They all endorse Kevin Potvin for City Council. You won't believe who also welcomes Kevin's independent campaign. Look: kevinpotvin.org. With interviews by the Vancouver Sun, The Westender, Terminal City, CKNW and the Rafe Mair Show, Kevin Potvin has captured the imagination of the media. See why--kevinpotvin.org features "Kevin's Platform A-Z." None of the party-endorsed candidates has a background in small business retailing. Kevin does--he launched Magpie Magazine Gallery twelve years ago and The Republic newspaper five years ago. Kevin Potvin brings to Council a fresh set of keen eyes and a suitcase full of new ideas. He'll be the first independent in a generation to win a seat on Council. When he does, "The House That McGeer Built" will get a whole lot more interesting. Kevin Potvin: He's your "Independent Councillor" at City Hall. |
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Elected to City Council in 2002, Anne Roberts voted for pedestrian safety, more buses and lower fares, social housing, sustainable development, libraries, ethical purchasing, and respectful labour relations. Anne stood up to Wal-Mart and said no to big box retail that creates urban sprawl and destroys local businesses. She also said no to slots, RAV, and provincial government plans to privatize liquor stores. Anne is a strong supporter of child care and co-chaired a task force to make the city more woman-friendly. A long-time community activist in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Anne listened to neighborhoods and acted to calm traffic, fund bikeways, support community policing, and expand drug treatment and prevention. With the other COPE Councillors, Anne is an advocate for programs to house the homeless and a 24-7 safe house for women in the Downtown Eastside. If re-elected, Anne promises to keep standing up for a more democratic and compassionate Vancouver. |
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I've been a City Councilor since 2002, elected along with Mayor Larry Campbell, Jim Green and Raymond Louie. In three short years we've accomplished much. Under the NPA Vancouver was known as the "No Fun" City. Three years later we've been voted the most livable city in the world. We worked hard to make that happen: new buses on the street, new affordable housing and changes that make Vancouver more small business friendly - an issue I've taken a strong role in. I'm particularly proud that we've opened up City Hall. From the Pride Parade to the Guru Nanak celebration, City Hall is now a place where all our communities are celebrated and contribute their ideas to building a dynamic and livable city. With Jim Green and Vision Vancouver I want to keep our city moving forward ensuring our city is progressive and responsible to its citizens. |
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Kathi Thompson is Community Investment Manager for Terasen Inc. with a passion for community development. She works closely with stakeholders in communities in all sectors and at all levels with the purpose to collaborate and pool resources to help build strong, healthy and vibrant communities. Her volunteer work includes; Past President of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association, Chair of the Safe Streets Coalition, who were successful in encouraging the Provincial Government to introduce two new pieces of legislation; Director, of the BC Chamber which is the voice of 28,000 businesses across the province, Vice-President of the Leadership & Management Development Council of BC whose mandate is to act as catalyst to help small and medium sizes businesses, Director of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Member of the Community Advisory Council for Belkin House. She is a member of the Vancouver Board of Trade. |
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I am campaigning for a seat on the 2005 - 2008 Vancouver City Council because I believe there needs to be a plan for a Community Needs Hospital located in Vancouver's downtown peninsula if St. Paul's Hospital closes at its current site. I think the Four Pillars Drug Strategy is good stuff. I want to increase the awareness of Vancouver's safe injection site, insite, especially in the classroom and I want to talk about ways drug users can contribute to the cost of services and facilities provided for them. I want to enhance Vancouver's successful Neighbourhood Integrated Service Teams program by encouraging Councillors to spend more time in each of Vancouver's 23 neighbourhoods. I want to make sure City Hall returns to responsible spending and I want to make sure that Olympic development does not take away from any of Vancouver's 23 unique neighbourhoods. |
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Im wendythirteen - running for city council .....Im 41, a single mom...I work in the music industry. I host karaoke and live bands...Am also # 1 bartender in the city - Georgia Straight Awards .....work in the downtown eastside ... ....I hope to be able to provide a streetwise view of the issues if elected to council...Here is a brief synopsis of my ideas.... -All night skytrain- its an automated system and the presence of taxis and defined security presence would make it ideal for shift workers ,tourists, and revellers to get home safe. -Reasonable and or staggered pub closings to act like a world class city with nightlife options... -All in one housing /homeless shelter- counselling - drug sites - doctors - detox drugs.... - Rezoning of empty Hastings retail for work / live use by artists with mandatory store front art viewing galleries for tourists...... |
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City Councillor Ellen Woodsworth has worked on key issues related to youth, seniors, women, the gay community and those on low incomes. She supports affordable public transit and is a proponent of providing more buses running longer hours. She has emphasized safety issues by funding Community Policing Centres, and addressed homelessness through the Homelessness Action Plan and the Housing Plan for the Downtown Eastside. Woodsworth supports the four pillars approach to drug addiction but also stresses the need for adding the pillars of housing and income to ensure that people can really transform their lives. Woodsworth took the lead in developing the Gender Equality Strategy and the World Peace Forum. South-east False Creek, Woodwards and the Knight and Kingsway projects are examples of the emphasis Woodsworth places on economic, social and environmental development which strengthen neighbourhoods and ensures that Vancouver remains the number one city in the world. |
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