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At the BC Legislature today with the BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus meeting with ministers and Opposition MLAs about community safety, supportive housing pressures, and the rising costs facing cities. Strong partnerships and practical solutions matter. 🎥 Watch my update from Victoria.

Climate action succeeds when policies are practical, affordable, and connected to everyday reality. I supported reviewing regulations that may increase housing costs without clear public benefit. We can support both affordability and climate action. #VanPoli #Vancouver

Why is Vancouver the only municipality in B.C. with its own standalone building code? Today our @Vote4ABC council supported a motion to review regulations that may be adding unnecessary costs and delays to housing delivery. We can support climate action AND affordability at the same time. Watch ⬇️

🚀 Reporting from Web Summit Vancouver. Companies and delegations from around the world are excited about investing in Metro Vancouver and growing our tech ecosystem. Proud to serve as Vice-Chair of Invest Vancouver and help support innovation, investment, and job growth in our region. 🎥 Watch👇.

Busy week at Vancouver City Hall. Proud to support: 🛹 Renewal of the Hastings Park skateboard facility 🤖 A robotic food delivery pilot to support innovation 🏙️ Action regarding the proposed OPS at 900 Helmcken Practical solutions. Real results from our @Vote4ABC team. 🎥 Watch my update.

Back to basics. Back to community. We’re investing $400M to rebuild five community centres — the largest investment in our city’s history. These spaces matter. Take a moment to watch the video 👇

A long day at City Hall—but important progress. We’re investing in community centres & public safety, pushing for better housing funding, advancing an MLB opportunity, and moving forward on Gastown. 🎥 Quick update:

A big step forward for Vancouver. We’re investing $400M to renew community centres—expanding from one project to five, including Kensington. Modern spaces, better planning, real results. Back to Basics. Back to Community.

✨This week at Council: 🏗️ Heather Lands + attainable home ownership 🏘️ SRO upgrades in the DTES 🍻 Supporting small business 🏛️ Federal infrastructure advocacy 🎉 Vaisakhi in South Vancouver Here’s my update ⬇️

A quick update from Vancouver City Hall. Housing, economic opportunity, and important planning decisions shaping our city’s future. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Spring Break! 🌸

Big step forward for public safety in Vancouver. The Province has approved a new VPD training academy at Woodward’s — helping train the next generation of officers and strengthening safety in Gastown. Quick update from the site 🎥

A quick look at the positive progress happening at City Hall — from safety and schools to childcare and local business support. Watch here 👇

Today in Council, I marked the 4th anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We honour the courage of those defending their homeland and their freedom. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini

City land is one of Vancouver’s most powerful tools for funding fire halls, senior centres, pools, and rinks—without raising taxes. When that approach was voted down, I asked staff what it means for our infrastructure future. This clip explains why that choice matters.

A busy week ahead at Vancouver City Hall. From community safety and affordability, to resilience and economic strength — here’s a quick look at what Council will be working on this week and why it matters for Vancouver residents. #Vancouver #vanpoli #publicsafety #affordability #community

🎶 Big win for Vancouver’s music heritage. The iconic Mushroom Studio sign has been saved and will be restored by the Museum of Vancouver. Huge 🙏 to Valerie Biggin for championing this & to Squire Barnes for keeping the story alive. Proud to support projects that honour what makes Vancouver unique.✨

Thrilled to see the iconic Mushroom Studios sign saved and heading to the Museum of Vancouver. Huge thanks to Valerie Biggin for championing this effort. The studio helped shape Canadian music for decades. Proud to help preserve this piece of Vancouver’s cultural history.

A busy week ahead at Vancouver City Council. From public washroom access and arts funding, to housing, childcare, and downtown planning — here’s a quick look at what’s coming up and why it matters. 🎥 Watch for a 60-second rundown. #Vancouver #CityCouncil #vanpoli

More childcare spaces are opening across Vancouver — including a former duplex now home to 32 new spaces. Thanks to updated regulations led by Councillor Lisa Dominato and supported by council, residential‑based childcare is becoming easier to build where families need it most. More progress ahead!

📉 Housing + rents down 📉 Crime down 📉 Overdose deaths down These improvements come from the same data sources critics have cited for years—and they show ABC Vancouver’s policies are working. And while it takes time for perceptions to shift, the numbers tell a clear story: progress is happening.