Governance & transparency

Many people have told me their voice doesn't matter at City Hall. I think they have a point. I love this community and I have the experience and temperament to bring the leadership that this city needs to put residents and businesses at the centre of their focus.

Regular Meet the Mayor events, for my full term, not just the campaign. Listen. Meaningful public input before decisions are made, not after. Lead. Pragmatic, disciplined council and community leadership - business acumen, not talk.

I don't accept developer donations. City Hall shouldn't owe anyone but the residents and business owners it serves.

The City and District need to work more closely together on transportation, infrastructure and shared services, with practical solutions that make it easier to get around.

I will work to make major spending decisions transparent, carefully evaluated, and focused on services residents actually need.

As a Councillor, I will listen and be accountable first and foremost to North Van Residents before making decisions. I'll use evidence to guide policy, keep residents informed, and put long-term community interests ahead of short-term politics. I will work collaboratively with residents, local businesses, Indigenous partners, and other levels of government to find practical timely solutions.

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I approach each issue before Council by listening to the public, applying independent thinking, common sense and using my experience in local government and business to seek the best possible decisions for our community.

The need for truly affordable housing, climate change action, increased child care, protecting trees, reducing tax increases, and more effective public engagement on important issues.

Finally, I fully support a truly independent public inquiry about Waste Water Treatment Plant costs, reducing future financial impact on our taxpayers and review of Metro Vancouver Regional District structure.

I want to be that voice for our community. A voice that doesn’t talk down to you but a voice that talks with you. A voice that listens, learns, and understands our current communities’ needs and what are future communities’ needs will be.

To be a councilor that works with and works for everyone, of all ages, so they can work, live and play on the North Shore.

I found a City that can do big things, but often decides the big things before listening to the people who’ll live with them.

I’m running for a way of deciding — define the goal, look at the evidence, be honest about who pays, and account for the result. That’s a Vital North Vancouver: a city where the small things work and the big decisions make sense. Where we’re serious about Safety, Economy and Family — and where Trust, Accountability and Transparency aren’t slogans, but how business gets done.

First elected to Council in 2022, I listen to residents, think independently and stand up for residents.

I raised concerns about wastewater treatment plant costs and strongly supported calls for an independent public inquiry.

My first term demonstrated the value of independent thinking. On pay parking, I listened to residents and businesses and advocated for 30-minute free curbside parking and 3-hour free parking at Harry Jerome.

My second-term priorities are public input, traffic flow, transit, affordable housing, protections for displaced tenants, more trees and parks, business vitality, and stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

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I'll push for a City Hall that brings people in earlier, explains decisions clearly, and follows through.

Fights unfair taxpayer liability for regional wastewater cost overruns, establishes a long-term strategy to mitigate tax hikes, and hosts bi-annual public accountability town halls.

Community Engagement: Advocates modernizing council meetings by extending the 2-minute public comment limit to a Q&A format, conducting reliable resident surveys before major decisions, and issuing plain-language financial reports.

I want to serve our long-term public interest as a councillor who approaches the issues that affect us most by engaging in difficult conversations, building real relationships, and drawing from diverse perspectives.

I believe that is true, but not because of our local governments. We who are blessed to live in a place that has so much, should work together and show the world how truly good government can be a source of pride and an example to the world.

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Anna believes local government grows through partnership among residents, elected leaders, and City staff. As an independent candidate, she will listen, expand neighbourhood conversations, and promote transparent budgets, measurable results, and evidence-based decisions for long-term public value.

A Councillor’s job isn’t to play politics, serve interest groups, or follow slates and lobbyists, it is to represent you.

When looking at slates and interest groups on municipal committees, ask yourself: Are they truly representing you, or pushing a pre-set agenda that ignores your needs and wants?

You shouldn’t wake up to sudden developments in front of your house without warning. Decisions at City Hall must be made transparently and accountably. Government must work for residents of North Vancouver, not agendas.

My mandate is simple: bring people together rather than campaign on hot-button topics. Proactive transparency on City plans, projects, and bylaws isn't an extra service, it is an elected official's core job.

As your City Councillor, my commitment lasts all four years:

• No Surprises: Clear, upfront communication on local projects before shovels hit the ground.

• Direct Access: Open channels for residents to reach Council without red tape.

• Year-Round Service: Continuous door-knocking, returning phone calls, and remaining accessible.

Tony is an advocate for responsible growth, community engagement, vibrant public spaces, transportation choice and long-term planning.

If elected my primary goals If elected, my primary goals will focus on advocating for community safety, addressing the challenges of climate change, promoting sustainability, affordable housing & equitable governance, ensuring our decisions mirror the diverse fabric of our community.

I am proud to stand for transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility and service.

I believe in accountability, transparency and making decisions that serve the long-term interests of our community—not just short-term fixes.

If elected, I will advocate strongly for adequate and sustainable funding, fair and transparent resource allocation, and equality of opportunity across our schools.

The children are the future of our community, I will bring an open mind and willingness to listen and I am committed to work with the teachers, families, educators, staff and fellow Trustees.

I believe good governance means listening, asking thoughtful questions and working collaboratively to make decisions in the best interests of students.

I don’t have all the answers but I know that good decisions start with listening to different perspectives, finding common ground and keeping students at the centre of the conversation.

I would be honoured to bring that approach to the Board and advocate for our community to ensure our strategic direction aligns with our shared vision.

My service with the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) and the City of North Vancouver has strengthened my understanding of responsible governance, accountability, public interest, and the importance of listening to different perspectives.

I am running for Mayor of the District of North Vancouver as an independent—with no slate and no party—because residents deserve a government that listens, explains how public money is spent, and takes responsibility when projects go off track. The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is one example. Metro Vancouver’s estimate rose from about $700 million in 2013 to $3.86 billion in 2024. The plant is necessary, but residents deserve public reporting, independent oversight, and a fair allocation of costs. I will advocate for all three wherever the District has a seat at the table.

FOCUSED VISION TO WIN BY A LANDSLIDE: Stop Tax Waste: Execute an immediate forensic audit of the staggering $3.86B North Shore Wastewater Plant budget disaster.

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ACCOUNTABILITY: We’re nearly 90,000 people, growing toward 100,000. If a decision can be made in public, it should be. I’ll push for regular release of closed-meeting items, easier public participation and a public dashboard showing what we’re building and what it costs.

Building renters into the conversation. The number of renters in the District is growing, and many people (like me!) see renting as a long-term option rather than a temporary stopover. Renters need an advocate and they need to be part of decision-making.

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.

Jim will speak out loudly for accountability from Metro Vancouver for the North Shore Waste Water Treatment plant debacle and advocate for governance reform at Metro.

We must maintain and improve infrastructure, transportation and the services people rely on, while understanding long-term costs and demanding accountability for major projects.

Council is strongest when members each bring their different experience to the table and test decisions from more than one perspective.

Every voice deserves to be heard. I believe in accountability, strong leadership, collaboration, and responsible decision-making that puts the best interests of District residents first.

Dan also serves as the spokesperson for the North Shore Neighbourhoods Alliance, a coalition of seven community associations seeking an independent, public inquiry into the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. This experience has strengthened his commitment to transparency, sound financial oversight, and ensuring regional bodies remain accountable to the communities they serve.

He will advocate for a fair renegotiation of household levies connected to the Wastewater project, meaningful local control over density and zoning, attainable housing for young families, and decisions that protect the balance among people, nature, and community.

Dan is asking voters to join him in restoring local control and building a more liveable, fiscally responsible District of North Van

Good local government means listening with curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, working with others and planning proactively—not reactively.

I am running as an independent candidate and will continue to approach each issue on its merits, listen carefully to residents and work collaboratively to find practical solutions.

I also want to advance financially responsible plans to renew aging community facilities, protect our parks, trails and natural environment, prepare for climate risks, and continue pushing for transparency and accountability at Metro Vancouver.

My professional experience in operations and governance has taught me that good decisions begin with listening. I understand the important distinction between governance and operations. Good governance means asking thoughtful questions, considering different perspectives, making informed decisions and ensuring public resources are used responsibly. It also means building trust through transparency, respect and accountability.

I am known for listening and bringing concerns forward, even when I may not personally agree.

Good governance requires asking questions, considering different perspectives, being transparent and accountable, and being willing to learn and change. My priorities are Students First; Ethical, Transparent and Accountable Governance; Building Relationships Through Trust and Engagement; and Belonging, Opportunity and Well-Being.

My priorities are student and staff well-being, inclusive learning, support for diverse learners, Truth and Reconciliation, responsible use of technology and innovation, fiscal responsibility, sustainability, and effective governance.

My experience in higher education and public-sector leadership has reinforced the importance of sound governance, and stewardship of public resources.

Strong governance is about delivering fiscal responsibility that puts classrooms first, championing future-focused education that prepares youth for life beyond graduation, and cultivating a school culture where every student feels a deep sense of belonging and every educator is supported.

I am a firm believer of listening, open communication and collaboration and believe my skillset and experience developed over the years would be an asset to the School District at all levels namely administration, teachers and support staff, students and parents.