Local economy & small business

It means protecting our natural environment for future generations, creating parks, streets, and public spaces that bring people together and builds community, and supporting local businesses while creating opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs to invest here.

He also supported the creation of the Central Lonsdale Business Improvement Area, strengthening local businesses and helping build a thriving commercial district.

I also helped deliver the Harry Jerome Community Recreation and Silver Harbour Centres, the North Shore Neighbourhood House rebuild including affordable rental homes, the Central Lonsdale Business Improvement Area, and the City's first tree canopy target.

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 advocate for safer, more welcoming neighbourhoods, vibrant public spaces, and the local businesses that give our community its character.

If elected, Anna will champion attainable housing; match growth with infrastructure and services; improve transportation safety and connectivity for everyone; support families and local businesses; and advance climate resilience.

Practical Leadership, Strong North Vancouver, United Canada Canada faces economic uncertainty, including tariff pressure and trade disputes with the United States. In difficult times, we must stand united as Canadians: supporting local businesses, protecting household budgets, and treating every tax dollar with care.

I believe the community returns me because I advocate first for the taxpayer, the community and the many businesses that have helped build this place.

I remain committed to responsible spending, protecting the environment, prioritizing transportation infrastructure, supporting small business, and reviewing our Official Community Plan.

HOUSING: Explore alternative housing options (Co-op, rent to own, repurposed buildings, home sharing for seniors & students, and purpose-built homes for public sector workers) – to better meet the needs of local people ECONOMY: Prioritize maintaining & growing commercial space so local residents can live and work here TRANSPORTATION: Urge changes to combat traffic gridlock & encourage active transportation COMMUNITY: Support additional childcare facilities so more families can find care close to home CLIMATE: Add wildfire mitigation measures to DNV climate emergency actions