PLATFORM
An equitable, affordable, and ecological city
We are in the midst of an affordability crisis, housing crisis, and a climate crisis.
Everyone across the political system agrees that something must be done to take on the affordability crisis,
but how has been difficult as the three
(climate, housing, and affordability)
have often been treated as isolated issues in terms of policy.
However, they all share the same cause:
corporate and developer greed.
An economy organized to extract maximum profits from housing,
energy, transportation, and food systems, at the expense of us
- the working people - who depend on them.
But solving both also requires the same thing:
policies and public institutions to do what ‘private’ markets
will not - improve the quality of life for the people and
make it more affordable, while reducing carbon emissions and building resilience.
Are you ready for a city that puts people and the planet over profits? Are you ready to implement people focused climate policy? Then join me in the Fight for Vancouver!
A city that works for the many, not just the money
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Protect renters by reopening the Renters office and pushing for Vacancy control.
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Pet friendly living by fighting to remove the no pets ban in purpose built rental housing, and pushing for more off leash spaces, and use of transit for dogs.
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Remove the monopoly of big money from a basic human right such as access to food by piloting city owned supermarkets
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Save the democratically elected Parks Board to preserve public access to our beaches, parks and community centers. Lets ensure no more cuts to lifeguards and limit fees for access to community centers.
Make those who created the problems, fund the solutions
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Fix the Empty homes tax loophole and increase rate
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Institute a Mansion tax to fund climate safe affordable housing
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Implement improved inclusionary zoning - min 30% affordable units for all income levels, this includes housing for seniors, youth, and units at $500/mth
Invest in Infrastructure for all
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Fully fund our Libraries which also act as heating and cooling centers.
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Fast, affordable, accessible, and safe Transit for all. Shelters and benches at every bus stop. Prioritize bus lanes on major routes. Transit signal priority for buses
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Invest in our Core city services - ensure our roads, sidewalks, street lighting and sewage are maintained to meet accessibility and density needs. Invest in Public Safety through Fire-rescue, and emergency planning. Ensure that our Utilities like Waste collection, water, and sewer services are meeting the growing needs of the city.