Laura Christensen
@l_christe
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Vancouver Independent Park Board Commissioner | Civil engineer passionate about doing things better 🤓 (she/her)
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Wow this is a huge step backwards for climate resilience and sea level rise mitigation in Vancouver. With this
@Vote4ABC
have closed the door to huge amounts of federal climate change adaptation funding. Sad water engineer 😢
Well, it's official. ABC has killed the "West End Waterfront Parks, Beaches, and Transportation Vision", but is re-introducing two way car traffic to Beach Ave west of Denman.
Note that Bligh voted against B the restoring-two-way-car traffic part!
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Vancouver City Council calling a special meeting during the summer break to expedite bylaw changes to pause all integrity commissioner investigations.
#whatstherush
#whataretheyhiding
#vanpoli
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@KenSimCity
Read: if they had control, they would force more cars and traffic into a beautiful pedestrian area ignoring the desires of the community. We already have a AAA bike lane, why spend $16M for more cars?
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As someone who campaigned for ABC as a park commissioner, this is not true. Ken and the campaign team were clear that he was not going to abolish the Park Board. I would not have run otherwise.
#vanpoli
Questions from media now. Mike Howell/Glacier: Is this actually legal?
Sim: We were clear before we went to the polls that we were going to fix the structure of the board and, if couldn't, would go to the province
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@Lucyincanada
Ken personally promised that he would find the funding to bring in the new lane for summer 2024. My biggest regret to date is believing him and I want to apologize for that vote.
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@KenSimCity
A very carefully cropped photo to remove the Independent Park Board Commissioners. At least you didn't duck the handshake with the Chair like you did at the Pride Parade (maybe because media was watching?)
Photo credit to
@kbolan
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I received notice this morning that myself,
@ParkBoardScott
and
@BrennanBastyo
have been removed from ABC.
#vanpoli
@j_mcelroy
@fabulavancouver
@fumano
@Howellings
@iamkennethchan
@bobmackin
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The maintenance of Kits Pool and Aquatic Centre was taken over by the City (under REFM department) and has been poorly managed since. This is not evidence of a broken Park Board.
#vanpol
Sim: Kits Pool (has a major leak). Aquatic Centre, side of building falling off. Stanley Park, half of the roads done by city, half by park board.
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This is the first communication I've had from the party on this topic and I have never been asked my opinion on folding the PB.
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Mic drop Monday 🎙️ Chatting about suspending the integrity commissioner, gas amendment, shadowy consultants, and a troubling pattern of behaviour at City Council
#vanpoli
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@christineeboyle
Having been in ABC for a year, of course they made decisions behind closed doors. And then you'd get messages like this if you pushed back on those decisions.
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It's wild that you and ABC voted to approve this (and only this) without even knowing if there will be space for pedestrians 😕
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It was a long process, but I am happy with the report findings. Women and mothers belong in politics but it's a constant battle for equity. I look forward to receiving the written apology from Mayor Sim and hope the training will prevent this from happening to others.
#vanpoli
Vancouver mayor Ken Sim broke rules by excluding new mom from meeting: integrity commissioner
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Great article by
@kirklapointe
- I can say that I had similar experiences as Comm Bastyovanszky. The pressure tactics by the Mayor's office were overwhelming and immensely stressful. Leaving ABC was a relief.
(1/3)
Vancouver's Integrity Commissioner, facing a council move next week to freeze her work, released two reports Friday that reflect the discord between the mayor's office and the park board. My latest for
@Glacier_Media
:
#vanpoli
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Now Ken is concerned about people talking about confidential IC complaints? What about when his Chief of Staff
@Trev_Ford_North
spouted off about a complaint against Comm Bastyovanszky (that he helped fabricate) to multiple councillors and commissioners?
#rulesfortheeandnotforme
@vancolour
Mayor said mtng adjourned to examine the actions of Coun. Pete Fry in releasing details of ethics commissioner's reports, an action Mayor Ken Sim says is against the rules. But going off what Fry pre-emptively said this a.m. v
@CBCGloria
@cbcradio
, he didn't break rules
#vanpoli
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Counting down the days till I get to meet my little one. As I wait, I'm feeling very thankful for the role model women who have normalized working mothers and raising children while serving as an elected.
@LisaDominato
@rebeccaleebligh
@MelissaDeGenova
+more
#vanpoli
As I head back into the
@BCLegislature
Chambers expecting my first child in a matter of weeks, I reflect on the trailblazers who came before me. Only 13 women in Canadian history have given birth as sitting cabinet ministers so far. Can you name (and place) them?
#bcpoli
#cdnpoli
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It was difficult to distill my thoughts on this into a 3-minute speech. Incredibly disappointed in the mayor and ABC councillors for turning their back on their campaign promises and completely ignoring the electorate in this decision.
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Well this is highly suspect! Pooni Group (infamously thrilled about abolishing the park board) met with ABC councillors to discuss view cones. I wonder what deal they cut? 🤔
#vanpoli
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👏 I fully support your decision and know you'll continue to do great things as an independent
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Looking forward to a new chapter as an independent commissioner working together as a majority with
@ParkBoardScott
@BrennanBastyo
@ThomasDigby1
#vanpoli
@j_mcelroy
@fabulavancouver
@fumano
@Howellings
@iamkennethchan
@bobmackin
@JenStDen
bold move by my
@ParkBoard
commissioner friends. I believe we can work together for the city.
@VanGreens
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You can see here which parks have permanent designations. Parks marked temporary (including Spanish Banks and Sunset parks) and those not on this list, i.e. considered "care and custody", would not be protected under mayor Sim's motion.
#vanpoli
(app A)
@eastsidedads
@ErinYVR
I agree 100%. The problem is that many Vancouver parks don’t have a permanent park designation, so they could easily be used by Council for non parks purposes - which is why it’s important to have an elected body that have a mandate to protect & hopefully expand our green spaces.
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Based on the current City Hall accessibility, which requires you to PHONE security to be let in, their wording "all efforts possible" will not be much of an effort.
They didn't want to be on record voting against accessibility so they are pretending to "amend" it and call their rewrite accessibility motion.
They are also spending the whole time explaining why they do not have to apologize.
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What's the rush? Under the bylaw, both the complainant and respondent know the upcoming decision date. Perhaps there is a report due to come out imminently that justifies this special meeting?
#whynow
#coverup
#vanpoli
Vancouver City Council calling a special meeting during the summer break to expedite bylaw changes to pause all integrity commissioner investigations.
#whatstherush
#whataretheyhiding
#vanpoli
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Hold on...but attendants already ride for free? Why does
@Vote4ABC
keep trying to take credit for things that already exist? (Screenshot from the Bright Nights event)
#vanpoli
The emergency motion being brought forward by
@JaspreetVirdi19
will also ask staff to implement the Access 2 Pass program on the Stanley Park Train, allowing those living with disabilities to ride the train with their support workers at no additional cost.
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He wants to be a world class city but also wants to be like every other city in Canada. Which is it?
Perhaps the reason Vancouver is unique with its world class waterfront parks is because of the unique governance structure? 🤔
Today, Mayor
@KenSimCity
announced the creation of the Park Board Transition Working Group.
Today's announcement is the next step towards a better future for Vancouver parks and recreation.
#vanpoli
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.
@VancouverSun
removes reference to naming parks (revised to "PB assets") at request of City, because "the Mayor only mentioned city assets". But here's the direct Sim quote: "We have over 250 parks and literally hundreds of buildings all looking for naming"
#vanpoli
sources⬇️
Vancouver plans to give corporate names to city and park board assets
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City wants to cut our capital budget by $16M and leaves $4.8M of unfunded projects/programs, including the Moberly walking track and Ross playground renewals that ABC just celebrated. This is why we have crumbling infrastructure folks! 🎯
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To be clear, this isn’t a debate about if it’s okay to bring your baby to work. This is about making reasonable accommodations for new parents. Requesting to call into a meeting 4 weeks after giving birth isn’t unreasonable.
#vanpoli
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Let's kick off
#InternationalWomensMonth
by implementing all of the Integrity Commissioner's recommendations 🩷
Exciting start to
#InternationalWomensMonth
! Celebrating the trailblazing women shaping Vancouver's arts scene.
@BalletBC
is rolling out a new program with choreography from top female artists. 🩰 In Hollywood North, we're privileged to have leaders like CEO of Creative BC
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We've come a long way in 100 years but a reminder that overt racism isn't that far in the past and still something we need to fight today. Feeling proud of my ancestors and what they overcame to give me the opportunities I have now.
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#integrity
I'll be taking a break from this platform for a few weeks to spend time with family. But I'll be back soon to bring this fight to the province and continue our work at the Board.
Thank you.
Everything that happened today was expected. This was simply politics over principle.
We will continue to faithfully represent our constituents.
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The choice by the Mayor silenced my voice on the important topic of the Park Board abolition, excluded me from the transition team and transition planning, and ultimately led to severing my relationship with ABC.
#DoBetter
🧵2/2
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In summary: if this motion passes, council will be free to sell/build condos on our waterfront (Spanish Banks & Sunset), and potentially more locations, without their proposed protections. They are not protecting our parks.
#vanpoli
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The unanimous vote and referendum only applies to permanent park designations. ABC is hiding behind legal jargon to get away with selling off our park land.
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Ford helped file a complaint against
@BrennanBastyo
while he was still in the party. And then used that complaint to discredit him to fellow party members! Is this normal in party politics? Why are taxpayers paying this guy's salary?
#vanpoli
“Mr. Ford had taken an active role in shaping a complaint from a city employee at the Pacific National Exhibition”
Unacceptable behaviour.
@KenSimCity
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So then why did ABC Commissioners not support this so-called "ABC-led" strategy? This pop-up opened well after ABC lost their Park Board majority - what exactly did ABC do? Because my recollection is that this was led by
@ParkBoardScott
Keep spinning
@Vote4ABC
🌪️
#vanpoli
The Pop-Up Patio at Kits Pool is one of the ABC-led initiatives being highlighted at tonight’s Park Board mtg as part of the ‘Think Big’ Revenue Strategy.
The plan is taking action to:
➡️Enhance vibrancy of public spaces
➡️Generate new revenue
➡️Reduce the burden on taxpayers
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Flipped through the newspapers at my local coffee shop. Not a great media day for
@Vote4ABC
and
@KenSimCity
. Maybe they should use taxpayer dollars to hire another consultant? Looks like they need some help.
#vanpoli
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The bylaw is very clear you need 2/3 of ALL Council to suspend the IC. The proposed bylaw amendment even uses the wording "suspension" to refer to this "pause". The decision could be quashed (found void) by a legal challenge under the Vancouver Charter.
#vanpoli
Re the ongoing debate over Vancouver council suspending the work of the integrity commission while scope is being reviewed. Info is that the vote on Tuesday requires only a simple majority, not two-thirds, as some have been suggesting here
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Touched by the support I received bringing my daughter to the Park Board meeting last night for the first time.
Much thanks and love to my always supportive husband who spent our anniversary at the meeting trading off care of the baby.
#vanpoli
Vancouver Park Board in session for the first time since Mayor Ken Sim announced his plan to do away with the elected Park Board. Chaired by
@l_christe
, ex-of ABC. All seven elected commissioners present... an eighth person (an unelected bundle of joy) at the table.
#vanpoli
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"Just seven months ago, council’s ABC majority appeared to have a dramatically different view [...] Coun. Peter Meiszner described the plan as “very exciting,” adding that while the concept was expensive it would be funded over multiple capital plans in the decades to come."
Vancouver city council has torpedoed an ambitious 30-year plan meant to revitalize the West End waterfront while buttressing it against climate change citing cost. The decision is already sparking controversy.
READ MORE:
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Unprecedented support from former commissioners to
#SaveOurParkBoard
and stand for
#democracy
and
#integrity
❤️ to everyone who has spoken up for what is right
#vanpoli
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Thank you to councillors
@PtFry
@AdrianeCarr
@christineeboyle
for hosting this town hall, and the many residents who came out to speak. Great stories shared on the value of our elected park board. Too bad
@Vote4ABC
isn't listening.
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.
@KenSimCity
is so distracted trying to take over
@ParkBoard
assets he holds a premature celebratory press conference instead of attending one about housing in the DTES
#priorities
#vanpoli
The B.C. government says it’s moving forward with expanded plans for a community building in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, with more supports and affordable housing included.
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.
@caroltreardon
on
@sarahkirby_yung
: "So you’re saying that ABC is so spiteful + childish that you’d hold West End residents hostage and refuse access to money held in trust for community amenities because of some ridiculous battle you have going on with the Park board."
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Campaign one thing, do another. Where have I seen this before?
#vanpoli
Great reporting by
@izavarise
@CTVVancouver
'Poor fiscal management': Vancouver mayor's budget ask comes under fire
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Of course there are no public speakers allowed on this topic! At least they are consistent about muzzling the opposition.
Let council know how you feel:
The agenda for Tuesday's special council meeting has been posted:
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A list of parks that do not have "permanent park" status, so the unanimous council vote and referendum provisions proposed do NOT apply. Is your favourite park on this list?
#vanpoli
@fumano
@j_mcelroy
@JenStDen
@fabulavancouver
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He also didn't notice that VanPlay already includes building FIVE (5) new accessible playgrounds? Plus an accessibility audit of all park amenities. Maybe because I've been doing their homework for the last year?
#vanpoli
@fumano
Unfortunately
@JaspreetVirdi19
didn’t do his homework & check that previous
@ParkBoard
passed this motion unanimously to plan for this city wide
@fumano
@BrennanBastyo
@ParkBoardScott
@l_christe
@ThomasDigby1
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I am thankful that the Integrity Commissioner was able to provide these reports before being suspended. Her role is key to investigating and daylighting these incidents. It provides accountability that I'm sure Vancouver appreciates. (3/3)
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Two more broken windows on my four-block walk to work, less than a week since the windows at TD. This has been getting so much worse over the last few months. We need a change.
@gravitypope
@MarigoldsCanna
#vanpoli
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ABC dismisses these concerns that council already has authority over temporary and "care and custody" parks. Why doesn't ABC use this opportunity to expand the protection to all parks? Has the public been properly informed?
#vanpoli
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@42kareemallam
@StamatakisCPA
Hypothetically, if someone were to say "you must vote this way or we will kick you out of the party" - would that be coercing, intimidating, or threatening? 🤔
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Although it was found the Mayor himself didn't directly do these things, his staff definitely did. But the Code of Conduct doesn't apply to them. They also aren't City employees but are employed directly under the Mayor. There is zero accountability for their actions. (2/3)
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Visiting Montreal this weekend and loving these "ruelles vertes" (green alleys). Benefits include reducing the urban heat island effect, increasing biodiversity, reducing stormwater runoff, and providing safe recreation space for families. Could this work in Vancouver?
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@MLedgerLomas
They approached me and asked me to run. I was promised pragmatic decision making and a focus on good governance. That turned out to be a lie.
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ABC claims that the IC report said that their scope is "not always clear". But the report, in the next paragraph, makes specific recommendations for changes to improve that clarity. This third party review is a red herring to shut down on-going and future investigations.
#vanpoli
Honestly, some REAL stinky stuff going on at council right now, tune in
#vanpoli
. Looks like ABC is trying to stall the work of the integrity commissioner - honestly, I'm a bit floored about how this is all going down. Please
#vancouver
reporters, don't let this one slide.
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The West End Waterfront Plan would have been a great candidate for this funding to address
#sealevelrise
. Unfortunately
@Vote4ABC
City Council shut it down putting our waterfront at risk, and instead adding more space for cars.
The growing frequency of climate-related events is having a dire impact on people in BC. We’re introducing a new program to help begin to give communities reliable, long-term funding to make people and their communities safer
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I remain committed to protecting Vancouver parks and green spaces, listening to the public, and making good decisions.
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Come meet your independent Park Board commissioners! I'd love to hear your ideas for our Parks & Rec.
You are invited to meet the Independent Park Board Commissioners next week.
We hope to hear from you your priorities for our next Park Board session. Plus, we want to share how we plan to fight to preserve the democratically elected Park Board.
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Although ABC has indicated in the media that no one has been removed from the party, the email this morning and the absence of communication today (and throughout this major decision) has signalled to me that our relationship has ended.
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This would be funny if it wasn't so horrifying 💀
Speaking of Mayor office, transparency, & infuriating behaviour
This was a board room where Councillors did City business, met delegations, etc
It was inexplicably expropriated for “regular operations” by Mayor office in January
Last week forgot to lock door:
It’s now a gym?
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“Virdi submitted a written statement that did not address the similarities between his emergency motion and the VCPC motion, but said he was previously unaware that attendants could already ride the Stanley Park Railway for free.”
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Maybe some answers on what they were trying to bury? Kudos to IC Southern for getting this out before the door slams shut. But is there anything else they are hiding? 🤔
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Jeff Stibbard is a mining engineer (see his areas of practice below). I'm curious what expertise he has on public recreation infrastructure. The EGBC code of ethics: "Practice only in those fields where training and ability make the registrant professionally competent"
“Sim highlighted that this short-term fix is thanks to engineer Jeff Stibbart, who he secured to provide pro-bono advice to “ensure the pool’s timely reopening this summer.”
Just curious, who’s liable if the pool isn’t actually safe when it opens? 🤨
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My interview with Global News on our Park Board priorities 🎙️🎥
Vancouver's incoming park commissioners are laying out priorities for the next four years, after a contentious election that saw Ken Sim's ABC party virtually sweep the city's park board with a dominant majority.
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Find us next week at a dog park near you! We'll bring the treats, you bring us your election priorities.
#vanpoli
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I hope that council will move forward with the recommendations in the report including the letter of reprimand and human rights training.
#vanpoli
Vancouver mayor created ‘discriminatory work environment’ in denying new mom to participate remotely in meeting
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I see so many examples of accessible things made inaccessible in our Vancouver parks...like this curb let down 🤦🏻♀️
@Vote4ABC
is committed to making Vancouver the most accessible city
I want Vancouver to become the most accessible city in the world.
Throughout our city, we hear stories of uneven sidewalks, inaccessible playgrounds, and difficulties with finding useable housing.
ABC will deliver a city where people of all abilities can thrive.
#vanpoli
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The count down is on! The entire
@Vote4ABC
team is experienced, diverse and truly committed to the City. It's been a pleasure working with all of them!
#vanpoli
This is what momentum looks like.
In less than 48 hours, Vancouver will have the opportunity to vote for change — together, we can unite this city and build a future we can all be proud of.
#vanpoli
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@VanCityClerk
Why is the Dec 13 meeting not on this list? This is a pressing issue and the public should be given every opportunity to engage.
This link is still live for those who want to speak:
#vanpoli
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@PeterMeiszner
@VanCityClerk
City staff emailed me back after I brought it up to them saying it was "technical error" 🤔
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"Postmedia asked how the city’s FOI office could ascertain the records did not relate to city business, if the records did not exist when the request was made."
How is a transition team chat not related to city business? 🤔
#vanpoli
Dan Fumano: Loss of chats on Vancouver park board's fate leaves 'spectre of scandal'
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👏👏 well done
@ParkBoard
staff
Glad that everyone will get a chance to enjoy this attraction.
The Easter Train at Stanley Park will include the accessible car!
Great news! Thank you
@ParkBoard
staff!
@theprovince
@DailyHiveVan
@VancouverSun
@GlobalBC
@fumano
@fabulavancouver
#vanpoli
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@LennyNanZhou
@JenStDen
@CityofVancouver
@sarahkirby_yung
@PeterMeiszner
@PreetiFaridkot
@ParkBoardScott
@BrennanBastyo
@l_christe
What a great event! I love seeing my colleagues and party peers celebrating. Happy Pride 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️📚🌳
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These are real actions that will keep families in Vancouver 👇
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Thank you to
@BrennanBastyo
for listening to the concerns of
@VolleyballBC
and working with staff to find a resolution.
#vanpoli
@VIAwesome
@Howellings
We’ve received word from the Vancouver Park Board that we will be keeping our Monday night beach volleyball permit at Spanish Banks for 2024 and have been invited to work on a plan for beach volleyball going forward.
Volleyball BC would like to thank our members who stepped up!
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Thrilled that staff delivered on our
@Vote4ABC
motion to expand the Leisure Access program! 👏 This pilot will now make the program available to over 29% of City residents and helps to address our affordability crisis 📈
#vanpoli
Decision at tonight's Special Budget meeting: the Board has approved funding for a pilot expansion of the Leisure Access program and changes to fees and charges. Details here:
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Answering questions from the Kerrisdale community with
@ParkBoardScott
representing
@Vote4ABC
at the
@KerrisdaleCC
Community centres, golf courses, and Stanley park were the hot ticket topics tonight.
#vanpoli
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My first signs are up! Hit me up if you want one for your lawn - delivery and installation included!
@Vote4ABC
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Vancouverites sure get outside when the weather is nice.
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🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 a must listen!
ICYMI:
Vancouver City Councillor Mike Klassen cancelled on
@CBCOnTheCoast
, so
@IRPlawyer
and I filled in to discuss what might be motivating ABC Vancouver���s urgent push to suspend the Integrity Commissioner’s investigations.
Why now, Mayor Sim? 🤔
LINK:
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Wish I could be there with you. Hoping someone live tweets this thing 🐦
At City Hall this morning with
@BrennanBastyo
.
Although the public can’t attend the meeting to muzzle the Integrity Commissioner, we hope to remind Councillors of their promises as they enter the building.
#RetainIntegrity
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Thank you to
@mssinenomine
for your tireless work on this. It was an honour to pass it and I hope City council does the same.
Much thanks to the Vancouver Park Board councillors who moved and passed this motion for accessibility and recognizing it as reflection of ableism.
Very pleased to see this pass. Congratulations to all who voted in support.
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Come out and enjoy the last of cherry blossom season with a celebration of Japanese culture at Sakura Days Japan Fair. Lots of food vendors and performances to check out!
@OfficialVCBF
@VanDusenGdn
@ParkBoard
It’s a beautiful day in the Garden for Sakura Days Japan Fair!
‼️ Please note that tickets are selling quickly for today. If you would like to visit the event today, book your tickets quickly before they sell out!
@OfficialVCBF
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Kudos to
@PtFry
for standing up and taking action on this on
#InternationalWomensDay2024
Let's hope
@Vote4ABC
does the right thing here.
#vanpoli
@fumano
@JenStDen
@Howellings
In honour of
#InternationalWomansDay
♀️
I have a "new business" motion for March 12 per our 30 day time limit to respond to the Integrity Commissioner's findings and recommendations re: Ken Sim creating a discriminatory workplace for
@l_christe
IC Report:
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So much fun MCing this sold-out event with over 1100 guests! The energy in the crowd was unreal.
We feel energy, passion & urgency for a change to city leadership! Most importantly, everyone feels the hope of A Better City ahead! They know we’re standing on a critical cross-road of history
@Vote4ABC
#vanpoli
My honor to co-host the event with amazing
@angelahaer
@l_christe
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Last chance to come join us for a bevvy and chat about Park Board, local politics, and more. Thursday 5 PM.
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Getting a mention and a specially requested stat from
@j_mcelroy
🤩 I can retire from politics now
There are now a record number of women around the council table in British Columbia.
In addition (per a question from new Vancouver park board commissioner
@l_christe
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🕵🏽♀️ On Signal when auto-disappearing messages are turned on, it appears in the header (see example screenshot). This wasn't turned on in the Transition Team chat. So
@MCHVancouver
intentionally deleted these messages.
#vanpoli
@fumano
@bobmackin
Dan Fumano: Loss of chats on Vancouver park board's fate leaves 'spectre of scandal'
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(3) Childcare is nearly impossible to find – I signed up for daycare waitlists as soon as we had a confirmed heartbeat and we haven’t heard back from any of them.
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