March 28, 2024

Last chance to compare, contrast

Gregor Robertson Vision Vancouver

Incumbent Mayor Gregor Robertson is looking for re-election on a platform of affordability and sustainability. His first term in council was spent dealing with the financial fallout of the Olympic Village, establishing emergency shelters for the homeless and green initiatives like downtown bike lanes.

Quote:
“Vision is action-oriented, and I think we’ve demonstrated that over the last three years. We’ve gotten a lot done for the city in a constructive way.”
 
Platform:            
Build 38,000 new affordable founding units within 10 years.
Establish rental bank.
Prioritize Broadway rapid transit and push for more late-night bus service.
Moratorium on gambling expansion.
Become world’s greenest city.

Council candidates: Heather Deal, Kerry Jang, Raymond Louie, Geoff Meggs, Andrea Reimer, Tim Stevenson, Tony Tang.

Suzanne Anton, NPA

The lone NPA councillor last term, Suzanne Anton has run mostly on a campaign focused on holding Gregor Robertson accountable for the lack of planning that led up to the Stanley Cup riot and his handling of Occupy Vancouver. She’s also pledged to build a downtown Vancouver streetcar service.

Quote:
“Our mantra is ‘taxpayers first.’ We focus on economic issues and spending taxpayers’ money wisely.”
 
Platform:
Build downtown Vancouver streetcar.
Introduce municipal spending cap.
Create small-business liaison officer and red- tape commissioner.
Fast-track 1,100 delayed units of supportive housing approved by last NPA council.
Focus on traditional job sectors.

Council candidates: George Affleck, Elizabeth Ball, Sean Bickerton, Joe Carangi, Ken Charko, Mike Klassen, Jason Lemarche, Bill McCreery, Francis Wong, Bill Yuen.  

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