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#SAYWHAT : A VOTER PRIMER FOR YOUNG FOLKS
SAY WHAT? A Voter Primer for Young Folks is a place where voters can read, tweet, and share what the candidates stand for on issues that matter to them. Each party and each independent candidate have been asked to state their platform on the same 10 issues (listed below). Get Your Vote On will be [...]
Speed-date your election candidates Nov 14th!
The BILTMORE CAUCUS CABARET & DEBATE MONDAY, 14 NOVEMBER, 2011 Biltmore Cabaret Doors at 6:30pm Show at 7:00-10:00pm Door by Donation // REGISTER HERE // Come out for a pint or two to whet your political appetite with a mix of musicians, artists and City Council hopefuls. The evening will feature the Candidates for VISION, COPE, [...]
#SAYWHAT : LAND USE
COPE @COPEVancouver COPE supports the creation of community gardens wherever possible and encourage community supported agriculture across the city. COPE has called for permanent infrastructure support Vancouver’s burgeoning farmers’ markets and plans to create an urban farming hub to support markets year round. COPE is also calling for the Avalon Dairy lands to be preserved and [...]
#SAYWHAT : TRANSPORTATION
COPE @COPEVancouver COPE public transit commitments involve putting more buses on Vancouver streets, increasing service hours, and looking at innovative ideas including longer double-articulated B-line buses. COPE would also champion the “C-Pass” a bulk buy public transit pass for neighbourhoods, similar to the “U-Pass”. COPE supports an enhanced Master Cycling Plan that will look at [...]
#SAYWHAT : EDUCATION
COPE @COPEVancouver COPE trustees know that smaller class sizes mean more individual attention. Students and Parents can count on COPE School Board trustees to work to make our schools inclusive of every child and their family. COPE supports the right of every student – including and especially students with special needs – to educational programs and [...]
#SAYWHAT : ENVIRONMENT
COPE @COPEVancouver COPE is committed to working to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Making housing affordable make it possible for people to live where they work is crucial to limiting car trips. On top of improved bus service and expanding Vancouver’s cycling network, COPE would ensure renovation permits include an energy reduction strategy, [...]
#SAYWHAT : NEW IMMIGRANTS
COPE @COPEVancouver On School Board, COPE continues to support Mandarin emersion programs and wants more support for ESL students in Vancouver schools. COPE will launch a review of all historical bylaws to ensure those deemed racist or otherwise discriminatory are repealed. For example: there are still racist property deeds which state that certain land [...]
#SAYWHAT : PUBLIC SPACES
COPE @COPEVancouver COPE wants to create a vibrant bustling city. COPE would license more buskers and allowing performers to play in more spaces. COPE would also revise vending by-laws and stop the unnecessary ticketing of binner showcasing re-discovered treasures. The city has now allowed the operation of a Sunday Downtown Eastside street market which has [...]
#SAYWHAT : THE ARTS
COPE @COPEVancouver Vancouver’s outdated entertainment bylaws still forbid dancing and live music in some areas – COPE would change that. COPE took a firm stance against cuts to Vancouver’s arts programs, and will remain committed to ensuring funding for Vancouver artists continue. COPE Council Candidate RJ Aquino joined Mayor Gregor Robertson to announce plans to [...]
#SAYWHAT : JOBS
COPE @COPEVancouver COPE supports small businesses – creating local jobs. COPE will call for changes to Vancouver’s taxation laws to provide tax breaks to support small businesses, which drive our economy. On school board, COPE trustees will continue to protect and enhance quality public education ensuring today’s students can take full advantage of tomorrow’s knowledge [...]
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