ANDALIS, Juliet Victoria

Juliet Andalis emigrated from the Philippines to Canada in 1966 and worked in the nursing profession for 40 years. She has worked at VGH, Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Hospital for Children, and UBC. Juliet worked on various units and hold experience in Oncology, Intensive Care Nursery, Neurology, Acute, Sub-Acute, Palliative Care, and Emergency Unit.

Juliet is a certified foster parent for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. She cared for people intermittently and is certified in Home Care Level 3 and Certified Highest Honour Child Psychology. She has worked in a health facility- Three Links for Seniors as a Supervisor as well as an instructor for a Health Care Aide program in Grand Forks, BC for Pro Care Institute in Vancouver, BC. Juliet also acts as a translator for Filipinos.

Community involvement is extensive: Served 6 years as President for the Filipino Association of BC.

Contact

Phone: 604-716-2408

Fax: 604-708-6196

E-mail: juliet.andalis@gmail.com

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BARNES, Constance
Vision Vancouver

As a single mother, supporter of the Arts, community activist and Not-for-Profit leader, Constance is passionate about bringing change to our city; to restore and improve community centres and recreation systems throughout Vancouver.  The erosion of outdoor swimming pools that brought so much joy to her and her children, in favour of destination community centers and facilities is of great concern to her.

Constance's father was the late Emery Barnes, one of the first Black politicians elected to the legislative assembly in British Columbia. He was known for his work on social justice, human rights and poverty.  Constance's is a strong voice in continuing his legacy of a "tradition of change and community participation".

Constance is currently the Operations Manager for the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, was Operations Manager for Storyeum and has contributed hundreds of hours to grassroots community initiatives throughout the city.

Contact

Phone: 604-737-2282

Phone: 604-325-0245

Fax: 604-737-0221

E-mail: info@votevision.ca

E-mail: constance.barnes@gmail.com

Website: www.votevision.ca

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BLYTH, Sarah
Vision Vancouver

Through her work advocating for youth, Sarah Blyth first found herself among people in Vancouver who were deeply passionate about issues affecting the community. 

Prior to running for Park Board, she worked with Eco Café, at SPEC (Society for Promoting Environmental Conservation) as a Youth Outreach worker, and in Ecuador with the Environmental Youth Alliance. As a founding partner of the Vancouver Skateboard Coalition, Sarah helped secure the declaration of Skateboard Week, played a key role in relaxing the ban on skateboarding on city streets, and advanced the development of five new skateparks.

Sarah has also been a contributor to many publications including Momentum magazine, Snowboard Canada, Skateboard Canada, EXPN, and Terminal City.  She was also a contributor to beyondrobson.com, a popular Vancouver blog.

Sarah is the mother of a four-year old boy who spends time with his parents and grandparents in Vancouver parks and community gardens.

Contact

Phone: 604-724-0043

Fax: 604-737-0221

E-mail: blyth2008@gmail.com

Website: www.sarahblyth.com

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DE GENOVA, Melissa
NPA

Melissa De Genova has a passion for Parks and Recreation, and brings a fresh and youthful perspective to Park Board issues.  A strong believer in accessibility for all, she understands many of the needs of Vancouver's diverse communities.  With extensive experience as a volunteer, student, board member, political organizer and as a citizen; active in her own community, Melissa is running because she feels she can provide a strong voice on the board and understands what Vancouver's twenty-eight neighbourhoods need.  Melissa's main initiatives include community centre renewal, arts and culture, youth, accessibility, seniors centres, community gardens, and art murals.

Melissa has managed and worked on several political campaigns for municipal, provincial and federal levels of government.   She currently works in real estate and is a graduate of SFU.  Melissa is 25 years old and lives in Vancouver with her husband, Blair, and their miniature dachshund, Romeo.

Contact

Phone: 778-847-8731

E-mail: mdegenova@npavancouver.ca

Website: www.npavancouver.ca

Website: www.melissadegenova.ca

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DOUMENC, Ivan
Work Less Party

Ivan Doumenc is a community gardener and wilderness advocate. He has learned through experience that environmental protection and social justice are one and the same battle.

His personal response to the prevailing culture of consumerist nihilism is to focus on essential human needs – food, water, and community building. He is learning with others to grow crops in every available urban space, and he is working hard with fellow activists to stop river-energy privatization projects. He has decided to campaign with the Work Less Party because this movement understands like no other the strategic importance of decentralized community networks.

Ivan pays his rent by working as a software engineer. His wife and 5-year old daughter – both committed outdoor girls – are a permanent source of admiration for him.

Contact

Phone: 604-628-7864

E-mail: idoumenc@shaw.ca

Website: www.worklessparty.org

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HAMILTON, Jamie Lee

Jamie Lee Hamilton is a lifelong resident of the Downtown Eastside & Strathcona Neighbourhoods of Vancouver.  She is an advocate for Aboriginal people at-risk youth, the LGBT community, residents of the City’s poverty-stricken Downtown Eastside and sex trade workers.  Jamie Lee also writes a blog, Oldtown News and guest lectures at Women & Gender Studies, UBC and Humanities Courses at Capilano University.  She is currently working on a research project at UBC, “the Expulsion of Sex Workers from Vancouver’s West End.  Jamie Lee serves on the boards of Vancouver Pride Society and the Greater Vancouver Native Cultural Society.

Public Service & Achievements

• Community Hero Award, Xtra West
• Steering Member, Downtown Arts in Park 
• Organizer & founding President of CUPE at the Richmond Society for Community Living
• Prominent Leader, Missing Women of the Downtown Eastside
• Invited Presenter, Canadian parliamentary subcommittee on Solicitation

Contact

Phone: 778-329-1981

E-mail: info@queenoftheparks.com

Website: www.queenoftheparks.com

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HASKELL, Peter Raymond

In the Metro Vancouver area there are now 2,600 homeless which includes 94 children.  Facilities must be created by the Parks Board to help them instead of the same Parks Board making life more difficult for them.

I am for persons being allowed to place tents in Crab Park (a sign indicating this would be at the Main Street entrance) and creative shelters must be created at this and other Vancouver parks. 

I am also on the ballot under School Trustee.

Contact

E-mail: Haskell_10@hotmail.com

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HUNDAL, Raj
Vision Vancouver

Raj Hundal is a graduate of the both the University of British Columbia and the University of Manchester’s School of Law with a life-long involvement in politics..

Currently a political aide to well respected Member of Parliament, Raj is a political activist who has participated at the local level in community policing, immigrant support services and as a liaison between Vancouver’s various cultural communities.

He is also a former Vision Vancouver executive member who has been involved with the party since its inception.  A strong believer in creating consensus in municipal politics, Raj is a strong advocate of uniting progressive voters across the city to work together for progressive change.

Raj grew up in the Vancouver neighbourhood of Collingwood, where he and his immediate family still reside.  Raj is married to Rajpreet, who has embraced Vancouver as her home after immigrating from the UK.

Contact

Phone: 604-737-2282

Fax: 604-737-0221

E-mail: info@votevision.ca

Website: www.votevision.ca

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JASPER, Aaron
Vision Vancouver

Aaron Jasper has been a community leader in the city for several years. He is a Director with the West End Residents Association, founding member of the Save St. Paul’s Hospital Coalition and Renters at Risk campaign. Aaron was involved in the redevelopment of Nelson Park, the West End’s first Car-Free Festival and is working on the West End Greenway project. In 2007, Aaron was voted “Unsung Hero” by readers of the WestEnder. 

Aaron believes the Park Board has a key role to play in helping Vancouver become environmentally and socially sustainable. He believes our parks, beaches and community centres are essential to the quality of life for everyone, throughout our city. Through citizen engagement, Aaron is committed to the renewal of our parks and community centres, and ensuring the accessibility of quality programming for all.

Aaron is a Realtor and lives in the West End with his wife Arminder.

Contact

Phone: 604-737-2282

Fax: 604-737-0221

E-mail: info@votevision.ca

Website: www.votevision.ca

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LOCKHART, Thomas
(Aldergrove)

Lockhart graduated from the University of Carleton but was raised here in B.C.  He holds a Commercial Pilots license, a Ship license with Celestial/ Coastal Navigation tickets, is an avid scuba diver and river rafter.  He is also the owner of Dogwood Nursery, a tree farm in Aldergrove and has a thriving business, West Coast Tattoo, on Davie Street in downtown Vancouver.  He is active in the business community and DVBIA member.

Thomas has traveled the world extensively, is bilingual, and an internationally acclaimed artist.  He’s a member of the Farmer’s Market, Model T Ford, the NFA, TMSA, Child Care Advocates, BCCOM and rides his motorbike year round.

Lockhart brings to the Park Board his knowledge of trees, his love of dawgs to start more Bark Parks for beleaguered dog owners, and his sailing expertise to act as a liaison between the marinas/boaters and City Hall. 

Contact

Phone: 604-996-6623

Phone: 604-681-2049

E-mail: tlockhart@portal.ca

Website: www.thomaslockhart.com

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MACKINNON, Stuart
Green Party of Vancouver

Vancouver’s natural beauty is worth protecting. Our children not only need places to play, but also places to enjoy and explore nature. We all need places of tranquil refuge from our busy lives. We need to invest in our aging infrastructure and not allow neighbourhood facilities to be taken away. We need to offer healthy choices in all our recreational facilities. Outdoor pools, ice rinks and athletic fields are important. Parks and recreation are important. Natural spaces are important. People and nature in balance is the Stuart Mackinnon’s vision for our parks and recreation system.

A resident of the Killarney/Fraserlands area, Stuart teaches at Killarney Secondary where he also coaches the Dragon Boat racing team. Stuart has always cared passionately for our parks and green spaces and believes in better parks and recreation for Vancouver. On November 15 vote for better parks. Vote Green. Vote for Stuart Mackinnon.

Contact

Phone: 778-389-1956

E-mail: betterparks@gmail.com

Website: www.betterparks.ca

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MAYENCOURT, Richard

I am an independent candidate who has lived, worked and recreated in the city for over thirty years. I'm a skate and snowboard activist who co-founded a group in 1988 that convinced the Provincial Government to allow snowboarding on local ski hills and recognize it as a competitive sport. Inner city kids need to have an advocate at the parks board level, seniors programming needs to be increased, and funding needs to be secured for continued community centre renewals. We need safe, clean and accessible parks. I feel I can make a difference in many areas in parks and recreation and on November 15, 2008 I hope you will help me serve you with honesty, integrity and pride. www.richardmayencourt.com

Contact

Phone: 778-881-1270

E-mail: info@richardmayencourt.com

Website: www.richardmayencourt.com

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MCDIARMID, Laura
NPA

Laura McDiarmid is a long time Vancouver resident raised in Kitsilano.  Her dedication to her family and to the “livable city” initiatives she proposed while in office, exemplify Laura’s strength and determination as she has moved forward both professionally and academically.  Laura’s solid work with the Ministry of Human Resources and volunteerism with boards and authorities further illustrate the strength of character which she will use to govern park board initiatives.

Laura strongly believes in preserving park land for future generations and has shown dedicated leadership promoting off-leash dog parks and the AIDS memorial wall in English Bay, and through her continued guidance as social development coordinator with the Musqueam Indian Band. 

Laura is an advocate for the homeless and the sick and will continue to work tirelessly on their behalf.  Laura respects our park lands and appreciates your continued support.

Contact

Phone: 604-875-8897

E-mail: lmcdiarmid@npa.ca

Website: www.npavancouver.ca

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RICHARDSON, Christopher
NPA

Christopher has been a passionate advocate for parks, recreation, leisure and heritage services and facilities in Vancouver for 30 years.

Christopher vows to call for civic leadership and long-term planning for urban forests, walking routes, ‘pocket’ parks, streams and water access.  As a keen walker, he appreciates the continuing need to offer varied and creative opportunities for all Vancouverites to be active, involved and secure. 

Christopher served on the Park Board (1986 to 1990 (Vice-Chair) and 1999 to 2002), where he worked together with Community Associations to establish a comprehensive plan to address capital needs for services.

He is Treasurer of the Mount Pleasant Community Centre Association, and is proud of their work on the new #1 Kingsway project. 

Christopher is a CA, and a Charitable Gift Planner. Married 30 years to Alison, RN, and has 2 sons -- Kirk and Matthew.  He is a VPD Special Constable since 1973.

Contact

Phone: 604-731-4781

Phone: 604-218-0981

Fax: 604-731-4721

E-mail: chrisgiv@direct.ca

E-mail: crichardson@npavancouver.ca

Website: www.christopherrichardson.ca

Website: www.npavancouver.ca

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ROBERTSON, Ian
NPA

Ian Robertson was elected to the Vancouver Park Board in 2005, and has served as both Chair and Vice Chair on the Board.  While serving as Chair, he provided leadership and direction in developing the restoration plan for Stanley Park after the 2006 wind storm.

Ian is a strong advocate for redeveloping Vancouver’s aging community centre infrastructure, and has worked hard to improve Vancouver’s sports facilities, with particular emphasis on increasing the number of artificial playfields in the City.

A resident of Vancouver for over 20 years, Ian has a strong record of community service and advocacy.  He is a former President of the Parents Advisory Council for Southlands Elementary School, served four years as President of Dunbar Little League and is a past volunteer of the Dunbar Neighbourhood Patrol.

Ian and his wife Pam live in the Dunbar neighbourhood and are the proud parents of two teenage boys.

Contact

Phone: 604-875-8897

E-mail: irobertson@npavancouver.ca

Website: www.npavancouver.ca

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ROMANIUK, Anita
COPE

I am asking for your support as one of the COPE, Vision & Green candidates to return progressive government to Vancouver.

I am a former Park Board chairperson and member of the Douglas Park Community Association Executive. During my term, the COPE Park Board improved public consultation, increased support for the arts, implemented ethical purchasing, and encouraged energy-saving geothermal systems for the Sunset Community Centre and the Hillside complex.  I also moved motions to keep Mt Pleasant pool. 

The current NPA majority refused to support carbon neutrality, ethical purchasing, initiatives on the homeless, International Women’s Day -  they say women are just another “Special Interest Group” - and failed to respond to the Mt Pleasant community on planning for a new pool.  We need a change at Park Board so that it is again responsive to your community concerns.

Help your COPE, Vision & Green candidates create Parks for Everyone.

Contact

Phone: 604-255-0400

E-mail: cope@cope.bc.ca

Website: www.cope.bc.ca

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SHUKLA, Naresh
NPA

Naresh Shukla is a businessman who has lived in Vancouver for 35 years.

He has a long history of community service.  Apart from starting and running a small business in Vancouver for the past 32 years, Naresh has served as a director of the BC and Yukon region of the Canadian Cancer Council.

He is a Rotarian, and a former director and fundraising chair of the Vancouver-Fraserview Rotary Club.  As chair of the fundraising committee, Naresh was in charge of several charitable projects, both here and in other parts of the world.

Naresh has worked hard as a volunteer to local schools and served on many parent-teacher committees.   He has served on the boards of local business associations and community organizations.

Naresh is married with one son, who is attending university.

Contact

Phone: 604-430-6072

Fax: 604-430-6079

E-mail: nareshcanada@hotmail.com

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URTON, Sharon
NPA

Sharon Urton is truly inspired by the opportunity she has to achieve tangible improvements to active living in Vancouver by serving as a member of Vancouver's Parks and Recreation Board, should she be elected on November 15th.

As a lifetime advocate for active and creative lifestyles, Sharon will champion the accessibility of arts and recreation facilities and programs for all ages in Vancouver's diverse communities.

Sharon looks forward to bringing her strengths as a motivated problem-solver to this role as she has already been able to contribute in recent years as Co-Chair of the Vancouver Active Communities Network and as a Director of many other community organizations.

To learn more about Sharon Urton’s campaign and her history in sport and recreation in Vancouver, please visit www.sharonurton.com and remember to register your vote on November 15th, 2008.

Contact

Phone: 604-738-9813

Phone: 604-808-5379

E-mail: surton@npavancouver.ca

Website: www.sharonurton.com

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WOODCOCK, Loretta
COPE

I am asking for your support as one of the COPE, Vision & Green candidates to return progressive government to Vancouver.

In two terms on Park Board, I worked for public affordability and accessibility to services, especially for seniors and youth. I will continue to advocate for sustainability in the design, construction and maintenance of park facilities, improving public amenities across the city, and greater public involvement in decision-making.

I served on the City of Vancouver Seniors and Cultural Diversity committees since 2002. And as a member of the Park Board Finance Committee, I understand how important it is to use taxpayer dollars wisely.

I believe in positive communication and strategic problem solving in tackling public issues. My priority will be to increase and enhance recreational opportunities for residents that will result in an active and healthy urban population.

Help your COPE, Vision & Green candidates create Parks for Everyone.

Contact

Phone: 604-255-0400

E-mail: cope@cope.bc.ca

Website: www.cope.bc.ca

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ZLOTNIK, Marty
NPA

Marty Zlotnik is a community activist and has been a Park Board Commissioner for the past three years.  Marty has been involved in politics for a number of years.  Marty is a strong supporter of inner-city kids programs, and has worked hard to achieve a high standard of programs, accessible by all.

There are 6 areas that Marty would like to focus on.  He would like to build on inner-city kids programs and wants to make sure they continue.  He wants to ensure that 2010 legacy buildings actually work after the Olympics.  A strong proponent of field sports, Marty wants to continue finding opportunities for all-weather playing fields.  Marty would like to see a linear park on the CPR right of way.  Marty believes it is time to start discussions on the redevelopment of Brockton Oval.  Finally, Marty would like to see the community centre renewal program accelerated.

Contact

Phone: 604-875-8897

E-mail: mzlotnik@npavancouver.ca

Website: www.npavancouver.ca

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