The Results are in…

… and I lost. Really, really, really lost. I came in last place in the voting. However, I was so thrilled by the whole experience, I can say with some certainty that I’ll do this again in three years. And hopefully then, I’ll know a little more from this time, I’ll be a little more [...]

Vote Today!

Today is the Vision Vancouver nomination meeting! Please come out and nominate me for Park Board! Location: Charles Tupper School – 419 E. 24th Ave (map). Time: 10am – 7pm Afterparty: Science World, 7pm-midnight.

My Slate

This is one of the most difficult posts I’ve had to write, as it’s the time where I choose some friends over others in whom I’ll support, and whom I’m asking my friends and supporters to support as well. For those not selected – with a field this talented, it was inevitable some very talented [...]

The Boss

Last night at GM Place, one of my life’s dreams actually came true: I saw Bruce Springsteen & the E Street band play live. It may not be the most aspiring of dreams, but it was one of mine, as I’ve been a huge fan, much to the scorn of many friends, ever since I [...]

My Closing Remarks

I somehow completely neglected to include my closing remarks from last Thursday’s Park Board All-Candidates Meeting. Without further ado, here they are: I’d like to share with you a vision of the future, that with your help, we can achieve. In my vision, every Community Centre runs a community garden or two, where they teach [...]

My Opening Remarks

Last night was the Vision Vancouver Park Board All-Candidates Meeting, held at the Fletcher-Challenge Theatre, SFU Downtown. I believe it went well. For posterity, here is the written version of my opening remarks (not a transcript, as this was written beforehand, and I’m certain I didn’t relate this verbatim). My thanks to everyone who attended. [...]

Cooperative Agreement between COPE and Vision Executives

Cooperative Agreement between COPE and Vision Executives (VANCOUVER) The COPE and Vision executives are announcing a tentative agreement for cooperation for the 2008 election. Both organizations feel that the agreement is an important step to create the kind of campaign that can return progressive government to city hall. Members of both organizations have consistently sought [...]

Important Upcoming Events!

There’s a few key Vision Nomination events that you should all be aware of: If you are unable to vote on September 20th, there is an advance poll on September 15th. The deadline to register to vote in advance is September 10th. You can apply to vote in advance online at Vision Vancouver’s site This [...]