Daina Boyd
Council candidate · District of North Vancouver
6 are elected to this office.
Where they stand
Traffic & transportation
As a renter who commutes daily by transit across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, I understand firsthand the challenges many residents face, including traffic congestion, the impacts of growth and development, and the shortage of attainable housing.
I am particularly passionate about addressing affordable housing, homelessness, traffic congestion, and ensuring that the pace of development reflects the needs and priorities of the residents who live here.
Housing & affordability
As a renter who commutes daily by transit across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, I understand firsthand the challenges many residents face, including traffic congestion, the impacts of growth and development, and the shortage of attainable housing.
I am particularly passionate about addressing affordable housing, homelessness, traffic congestion, and ensuring that the pace of development reflects the needs and priorities of the residents who live here.
Development & growth
As a renter who commutes daily by transit across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, I understand firsthand the challenges many residents face, including traffic congestion, the impacts of growth and development, and the shortage of attainable housing.
I am particularly passionate about addressing affordable housing, homelessness, traffic congestion, and ensuring that the pace of development reflects the needs and priorities of the residents who live here.
Governance & transparency
These are complex challenges that won’t be solved by one person or one council alone. They require collaboration among residents, businesses and all levels of government, and the decisions we make today will shape our community for generations.
My approach is simple: work together, build on our achievements, and remain open to learning from one another.
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Full statement, as published
Reproduced exactly as it appears on the District of North Vancouver website, retrieved September 28, 2026. Neither the municipality nor this site has verified its accuracy.
I grew up on the North Shore and raised my family in the Seymour area, where I still live today. As a renter who commutes daily by transit across the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, I understand firsthand the challenges many residents face, including traffic congestion, the impacts of growth and development, and the shortage of attainable housing. These are complex challenges that won’t be solved by one person or one council alone. They require collaboration among residents, businesses and all levels of government, and the decisions we make today will shape our community for generations. That perspective shapes my approach.
With more than 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors, I have developed a proven ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across all sectors of the community. I am particularly passionate about addressing affordable housing, homelessness, traffic congestion, and ensuring that the pace of development reflects the needs and priorities of the residents who live here. I care deeply about this community and don’t take for granted how fortunate we are to live here. Preserving what we value takes commitment.
My approach is simple: work together, build on our achievements, and remain open to learning from one another. That’s how we move our community forward. If elected, I will work tirelessly on your behalf. I encourage everyone to vote on October 17 and to choose candidates who understand and share your concerns.