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Hi!
Join us for a call for the new BC legislature to make local government an accountable space. Visit localrepresentation.ca/2024-action/ for our call to action.
#BCPoli #Kamloops #Vancouver #SurreyBC #Penticton
Join us for a call for the new BC legislature to make local government an accountable space. Visit localrepresentation.ca/2024-action/ for our call to action.
#BCPoli #Kamloops #Vancouver #SurreyBC #Penticton
The countdown starts now.
BC Municipal elections are 1 year away. There have been a lot of people planning on a run across the province for over a year. Some are just talking about it now.
what do you need in order to decide if running for office is for you?
BC Municipal elections are 1 year away. There have been a lot of people planning on a run across the province for over a year. Some are just talking about it now.
what do you need in order to decide if running for office is for you?
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October 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The countdown starts now.
BC Municipal elections are 1 year away. There have been a lot of people planning on a run across the province for over a year. Some are just talking about it now.
what do you need in order to decide if running for office is for you?
BC Municipal elections are 1 year away. There have been a lot of people planning on a run across the province for over a year. Some are just talking about it now.
what do you need in order to decide if running for office is for you?
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We have been advocating for provincial oversight for local elected behaviour for over 6 years. Interested to see what changes might happen in BC and ON to curb the abhorrent behaviour that goes unchecked in local governments.
We have 2 big asks: 1 - a provincial ethics commissioner and ....
We have 2 big asks: 1 - a provincial ethics commissioner and ....
August 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We have been advocating for provincial oversight for local elected behaviour for over 6 years. Interested to see what changes might happen in BC and ON to curb the abhorrent behaviour that goes unchecked in local governments.
We have 2 big asks: 1 - a provincial ethics commissioner and ....
We have 2 big asks: 1 - a provincial ethics commissioner and ....
If you're thinking of running in any of the main cities in BC for mayor/council/school board, it's time to think about what party to join.
Election rules changed before 2022 so you can't share $ or data with other candidates unless you belong to the same electoral organization (party). 1/
Election rules changed before 2022 so you can't share $ or data with other candidates unless you belong to the same electoral organization (party). 1/
July 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
If you're thinking of running in any of the main cities in BC for mayor/council/school board, it's time to think about what party to join.
Election rules changed before 2022 so you can't share $ or data with other candidates unless you belong to the same electoral organization (party). 1/
Election rules changed before 2022 so you can't share $ or data with other candidates unless you belong to the same electoral organization (party). 1/
In a little over 15 months, BC will be voting in municipal elections again. Seems so far away, but it's really not.
Great elected leaders are looking for new people to join school board and councils. If you even have the tiniest idea you might want to lead, talk to your favourite elected. or....
Great elected leaders are looking for new people to join school board and councils. If you even have the tiniest idea you might want to lead, talk to your favourite elected. or....
June 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In a little over 15 months, BC will be voting in municipal elections again. Seems so far away, but it's really not.
Great elected leaders are looking for new people to join school board and councils. If you even have the tiniest idea you might want to lead, talk to your favourite elected. or....
Great elected leaders are looking for new people to join school board and councils. If you even have the tiniest idea you might want to lead, talk to your favourite elected. or....
Accountability on councils isn't just a BC problem - Ontario has their own Rob Vagramov (remember him?) situation on their hands. It's the 3 silent protesters who got arrested, but the councilor charged with ahuse is still there.
#BCPoli #MuniPoli
www.chch.com/chch-news/th...
#BCPoli #MuniPoli
www.chch.com/chch-news/th...
Sign-carrying protesters ejected from Niagara Falls council meeting
Several people, including a St. Catharines regional councillor, were arrested but not charged inside Niagara Falls city council chambers Tuesday for refusing to put down signs that read “The Women of ...
www.niagarafallsreview.ca
June 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Accountability on councils isn't just a BC problem - Ontario has their own Rob Vagramov (remember him?) situation on their hands. It's the 3 silent protesters who got arrested, but the councilor charged with ahuse is still there.
#BCPoli #MuniPoli
www.chch.com/chch-news/th...
#BCPoli #MuniPoli
www.chch.com/chch-news/th...
Poor behavior with no real mechanism for accountability erodes democracy. It limits us to candidates who are willing to 'put up with' bad behavior in order to govern. We deserve better than that.
Ready for that provincial Ethics Commissioner. Been ready for it since 2019.
Ready for that provincial Ethics Commissioner. Been ready for it since 2019.
Hey remember when Vancouver council was going to suspend the work of the integrity commissioner in charge of investigating them, and then there was a lot of shouting, and then the story was sort of unresolved?
This week, the saga quietly came to an end.
This week, the saga quietly came to an end.
Proposal to suspend work of Vancouver's integrity commissioner quietly fizzles out | CBC News
A year-long controversy at Vancouver City Hall has ended not with a bang, but with a procedural ruling on a point of order.
www.cbc.ca
June 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Poor behavior with no real mechanism for accountability erodes democracy. It limits us to candidates who are willing to 'put up with' bad behavior in order to govern. We deserve better than that.
Ready for that provincial Ethics Commissioner. Been ready for it since 2019.
Ready for that provincial Ethics Commissioner. Been ready for it since 2019.
We've been advocating for this for a long time and support some big changes at the provincial level. Read more at localrepresentation.ca/report/
You know those B.C. municipalities where the mayor and council investigate and sue each other in a neverending cycle of dysfunction while locals wait for a general election that could take years?
The province says they want to put an end to that.
The province says they want to put an end to that.
B.C. government says more oversight coming for dysfunctional municipalities | CBC News
The ongoing dysfunction in the City of Kamloops has gotten so bad that the B.C. government is considering major changes to the oversight of feuding city councils across the province.
www.cbc.ca
June 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
We've been advocating for this for a long time and support some big changes at the provincial level. Read more at localrepresentation.ca/report/
We have room for 1 or 2 more folks before we take a break on campaign school this year (it's been amazing!)
If you'd like to be considered, now is your chance!
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
If you'd like to be considered, now is your chance!
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
Sign up for campaign school -
Campaign school is coming up! Session 1 – Values & Your “Why”In this session, we will spend time developing your values so they are explicit and specific to you. Everything about your campaign (and be...
feministcampaignschool.ca
May 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We have room for 1 or 2 more folks before we take a break on campaign school this year (it's been amazing!)
If you'd like to be considered, now is your chance!
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
If you'd like to be considered, now is your chance!
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
Let your favourite local government elected know about this!
Join us for a conversation on Resisting in Tumultuous Times with @fcschool.bsky.social on May 23 from 12pm-1pm. We’ll discuss theories of change & radical vs. reform movements as they relate to politics and change-making work. Bring your questions for the Q&A
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May 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Let your favourite local government elected know about this!
Are you candidate-curious?
New session starts soon! We want to work with you if you are:
- values aligned
- under represented in your community
- curious about being on council, school board, or park board
- or interested in supporting great candidates
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
New session starts soon! We want to work with you if you are:
- values aligned
- under represented in your community
- curious about being on council, school board, or park board
- or interested in supporting great candidates
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
Sign up for campaign school -
Campaign school is coming up! Session 1 – Values & Your “Why”In this session, we will spend time developing your values so they are explicit and specific to you. Everything about your campaign (and be...
feministcampaignschool.ca
May 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Are you candidate-curious?
New session starts soon! We want to work with you if you are:
- values aligned
- under represented in your community
- curious about being on council, school board, or park board
- or interested in supporting great candidates
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
New session starts soon! We want to work with you if you are:
- values aligned
- under represented in your community
- curious about being on council, school board, or park board
- or interested in supporting great candidates
feministcampaignschool.ca/sign-up-for-...
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We're here to announce our virtual spring programming for local electeds, with an exciting line up of thought leaders, organizers, and experts. Learn more and register below 🌸
Columbiainstitute.eco/event/spring-programming
With @fcschool.bsky.social @cpawsbc.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social
Columbiainstitute.eco/event/spring-programming
With @fcschool.bsky.social @cpawsbc.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
We're here to announce our virtual spring programming for local electeds, with an exciting line up of thought leaders, organizers, and experts. Learn more and register below 🌸
Columbiainstitute.eco/event/spring-programming
With @fcschool.bsky.social @cpawsbc.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social
Columbiainstitute.eco/event/spring-programming
With @fcschool.bsky.social @cpawsbc.bsky.social @wcelaw.bsky.social
By-elections matter.
VOTE in your local by-election for mayor/council/school board.
April 5: Esquimalt, Fruitvale, Penticton, Sun Peaks, Vancouver, SD45
April 12: Hope, N. Cowichan, Tumbler Ridge, SD 47
May 10: Lillooet
#VoteBC #LocalGovernment #BCPoli
VOTE in your local by-election for mayor/council/school board.
April 5: Esquimalt, Fruitvale, Penticton, Sun Peaks, Vancouver, SD45
April 12: Hope, N. Cowichan, Tumbler Ridge, SD 47
May 10: Lillooet
#VoteBC #LocalGovernment #BCPoli
March 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
By-elections matter.
VOTE in your local by-election for mayor/council/school board.
April 5: Esquimalt, Fruitvale, Penticton, Sun Peaks, Vancouver, SD45
April 12: Hope, N. Cowichan, Tumbler Ridge, SD 47
May 10: Lillooet
#VoteBC #LocalGovernment #BCPoli
VOTE in your local by-election for mayor/council/school board.
April 5: Esquimalt, Fruitvale, Penticton, Sun Peaks, Vancouver, SD45
April 12: Hope, N. Cowichan, Tumbler Ridge, SD 47
May 10: Lillooet
#VoteBC #LocalGovernment #BCPoli
Unchecked and Unchallenged, the behaviour of elected officials in local government is a problem. It's a problem for many who want to serve but won't, for staff who have no recourse for abuse, and for residents who are losing trust when councils can just suspend process when they don't like it.
We @fcschool.bsky.social have been calling on the province for this change for nearly a decade. Self governing codes of conduct aren't enough. They require meaningful oversight
#BCPoli #VanPoli
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
#BCPoli #VanPoli
vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...
ABC Vancouver's 'repudiation of the rule of law' shows gap in B.C.'s municipal oversight, Ombudsperson says
Ombudsperson says B.C. needs to take action on municipal codes of conduct. Jay Chalke was "deeply concerned" by comments from ABC president
vancouversun.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Unchecked and Unchallenged, the behaviour of elected officials in local government is a problem. It's a problem for many who want to serve but won't, for staff who have no recourse for abuse, and for residents who are losing trust when councils can just suspend process when they don't like it.
Tonight at our last session of campaign school, we cover media training, which is good for learning to stay on message.
The golden rule is: If you don't want to be quoted on it, don't say it.
And that goes for posting on social media. *ahem*
The golden rule is: If you don't want to be quoted on it, don't say it.
And that goes for posting on social media. *ahem*
March 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Tonight at our last session of campaign school, we cover media training, which is good for learning to stay on message.
The golden rule is: If you don't want to be quoted on it, don't say it.
And that goes for posting on social media. *ahem*
The golden rule is: If you don't want to be quoted on it, don't say it.
And that goes for posting on social media. *ahem*
Hey #Vancouver! Happy Early Voting day.
Today voting for the election of 2 city councilors beings. Voting culminates on election day April 5.
Voting in your local election impacts your day to day quality of life and where you can live. It matters! #ByElection #Vote
Today voting for the election of 2 city councilors beings. Voting culminates on election day April 5.
Voting in your local election impacts your day to day quality of life and where you can live. It matters! #ByElection #Vote
March 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Hey #Vancouver! Happy Early Voting day.
Today voting for the election of 2 city councilors beings. Voting culminates on election day April 5.
Voting in your local election impacts your day to day quality of life and where you can live. It matters! #ByElection #Vote
Today voting for the election of 2 city councilors beings. Voting culminates on election day April 5.
Voting in your local election impacts your day to day quality of life and where you can live. It matters! #ByElection #Vote
Session 4 is tonight with this co-hort.
Campaign school is hard skills, and a lot of digging into why you're running. What do you want to accomplish? Why do you need to be elected to do that?
These are questions every candidate should be able to answer.
Campaign school is hard skills, and a lot of digging into why you're running. What do you want to accomplish? Why do you need to be elected to do that?
These are questions every candidate should be able to answer.
March 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Session 4 is tonight with this co-hort.
Campaign school is hard skills, and a lot of digging into why you're running. What do you want to accomplish? Why do you need to be elected to do that?
These are questions every candidate should be able to answer.
Campaign school is hard skills, and a lot of digging into why you're running. What do you want to accomplish? Why do you need to be elected to do that?
These are questions every candidate should be able to answer.
We're spending #InternationalWomensDay in the company of women elected to local government @civicgovernance.bsky.social High Ground conference today.
Women are regularly erased from history. Their accomplishments and efforts diminished. Be intentional and shine your light on women every day.
Women are regularly erased from history. Their accomplishments and efforts diminished. Be intentional and shine your light on women every day.
March 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We're spending #InternationalWomensDay in the company of women elected to local government @civicgovernance.bsky.social High Ground conference today.
Women are regularly erased from history. Their accomplishments and efforts diminished. Be intentional and shine your light on women every day.
Women are regularly erased from history. Their accomplishments and efforts diminished. Be intentional and shine your light on women every day.
Let's talk about salaries for elected positions.
When we see compensation numbers, we often go off our gut about what we think a job is "worth", and it's based off our own experience or our perception of how difficult a job is.
Elected positions are...weird. Let's chat about that
/1
When we see compensation numbers, we often go off our gut about what we think a job is "worth", and it's based off our own experience or our perception of how difficult a job is.
Elected positions are...weird. Let's chat about that
/1
MLAs are getting a 29% raise, from $89,235 to $115,00.
The premier's salary (including his MLA salary) is increasing 21%, from $190,780 to $230,748
There are increases in pay for all other provincial politicians, which I'll spell out in a full article.
The premier's salary (including his MLA salary) is increasing 21%, from $190,780 to $230,748
There are increases in pay for all other provincial politicians, which I'll spell out in a full article.
February 18, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Let's talk about salaries for elected positions.
When we see compensation numbers, we often go off our gut about what we think a job is "worth", and it's based off our own experience or our perception of how difficult a job is.
Elected positions are...weird. Let's chat about that
/1
When we see compensation numbers, we often go off our gut about what we think a job is "worth", and it's based off our own experience or our perception of how difficult a job is.
Elected positions are...weird. Let's chat about that
/1
The demand for campaign school is revving up. Our February cohort is full! If you're interested in future sessions - sign up to our email list with a quick note to hello @ feministcampaignschool.ca
February 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The demand for campaign school is revving up. Our February cohort is full! If you're interested in future sessions - sign up to our email list with a quick note to hello @ feministcampaignschool.ca
There are 20 local by-elections coming up this spring in communities across BC. This is your opportunity to vote to fill a vacant seat on council or school board.
elections.bc.ca/local-electi...
Be sure to check if you are eligible to vote and mark your calendars with voting dates! #BCPoli
elections.bc.ca/local-electi...
Be sure to check if you are eligible to vote and mark your calendars with voting dates! #BCPoli
Local By-elections | Elections BC
Elections BC oversees campaign financing and election advertising rules for local by-elections in B.C. Find election dates and disclosure deadlines here.
elections.bc.ca
February 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
There are 20 local by-elections coming up this spring in communities across BC. This is your opportunity to vote to fill a vacant seat on council or school board.
elections.bc.ca/local-electi...
Be sure to check if you are eligible to vote and mark your calendars with voting dates! #BCPoli
elections.bc.ca/local-electi...
Be sure to check if you are eligible to vote and mark your calendars with voting dates! #BCPoli
Every level of government matters. We focus on local (municipal) government. Know someone great who could lead your community from an elected seat? Encourage them to apply feministcampaignschool.ca
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Values. Strategy. Leadership.
feministcampaignschool.ca
February 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Every level of government matters. We focus on local (municipal) government. Know someone great who could lead your community from an elected seat? Encourage them to apply feministcampaignschool.ca
If we had provincial oversight on the behaviour of mayors and councilors, we wouldn't be spending time and money in court like this. The residents of #Kamloops deserve better.
www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...
www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...
Attorney General files B.C. Supreme Court petition against Kamloops mayor over confidential report - Kamloops News
www.castanet.net
January 31, 2025 at 1:41 AM
If we had provincial oversight on the behaviour of mayors and councilors, we wouldn't be spending time and money in court like this. The residents of #Kamloops deserve better.
www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...
www.castanet.net/news/Kamloop...
Thank you to everyone who participated from across Canada! Be sure to reach out to your mayors and councilors who are working to build more connected communities and offer your support. Showing up for each other can go a long way.
Hey local electeds! Join us next Wednesday for Leaving a Legacy with @fcschool.bsky.social
This virtual workshop is developed directly from The Barriers Report: Retaining Progressive Women and Gender Minorities in Local Government
columbiainstitute.eco/event/conver...
This virtual workshop is developed directly from The Barriers Report: Retaining Progressive Women and Gender Minorities in Local Government
columbiainstitute.eco/event/conver...
January 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who participated from across Canada! Be sure to reach out to your mayors and councilors who are working to build more connected communities and offer your support. Showing up for each other can go a long way.
Accountability for behaviour in local government is an unchecked issue everywhere. The Women of Ontario say No (have the best name) and are working along side our work to bring accountability to #ONPoli - are you supporting them? www.thewomenofontariosayno.com
THE WOMEN OF ONTARIO SAY NO
Right now in Ontario, there is no process for removing councillors from office, even when egregious acts are committed and substantiated. That needs to change and we need your help.
www.thewomenofontariosayno.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Accountability for behaviour in local government is an unchecked issue everywhere. The Women of Ontario say No (have the best name) and are working along side our work to bring accountability to #ONPoli - are you supporting them? www.thewomenofontariosayno.com