Green Party of Vancouver
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Green Party of Vancouver
@vangreens.bsky.social
The municipal Green Party for the City of Vancouver.

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The voices of Vancouver's diverse communities are important & when they are overlooked or silenced, decisions get made in bad faith. It's not FIFA or busy scheduling — that's a diversion.

Article: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Speak up!
vancouver.ca/your-governm...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Breaking news from @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social that 30 non-union employees at CoV were fired today is an alarming signal of what ABC’s “Zero Means Zero’’ budget truly means for our city.

It is actively defunding core city services. Vancouver deserves transparency.

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
December 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Advisory committees were to run until Nov 2026. Now ABC wants to shut down 10 early - renters, seniors, equity, women, arts, disability, food, transport.

This is targeted, strategic & wrong.

Your voice is being cut out. Fight back.

Sign up to speak out: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...

#VanPoli
December 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Both visible & invisible disabilities are equally valid & need our respect and support.

Whether it's mobility aids or working through chronic pain or adapting systems to work with ADHD or Autism, take time to remember that everyone's struggle is unique and that compassion can go a long way.
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Even after so many voices came forward, ABC couldn't offer more details beyond, "Just trust us".

Together with @ptfry.bsky.social, we will continue to demand transparency & accountability while fighting to protect vital services and supports in Vancouver.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#VanPoli
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's Budget Day in Vancouver.

#VanPoli
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We've opened City Councillor nominations for folks to run with the Green Party of Vancouver in 2026!

Must be:
🌳 a member of the Vancouver Greens
🌳 live in the city of Vancouver's Electoral Area A

Email us at nominations@vangreens.ca to get your nomination package. Nominations close Jan. 29, 2026.
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
We want a safe, inclusive Vancouver & today is a reminder that it still sometimes isn't. It's never to late to learn more about #TransRights:
@qmunity.bsky.social @bigbrosbarbershop.bsky.social @cwhwcentre.bsky.social
www.spencerv.ca/vancouver-lg...
www.transcarebc.ca/how-to-get-c...

#TDOR2025
November 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Today is the final day of public input on the 2026 budget brought forward by ABC and Mayor Sim, and, well, it couldn't be more clear how Vancouver feels. 600+ speakers!

Hopefully, they were heard by those who need to hear it.

Tune in for the last speakers: www.youtube.com/live/nW7nFWE...

#VanPoli
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
With a lack of straight answers & details in yesterday's budget presentations, how can councillors vote on this?

ABC wants to hand-wave the details & fill in the blanks as they go. Ken Sim says he's not "a numbers guy," but this isn't how budgeting works.

vancouversun.com/news/local-n...

#VanPoli
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
With discussion from 600+ public speakers starting yesterday, one theme keeps coming up: we don't have enough information to vote on this budget.

ABC needs to go back to the drawing board before anyone votes.

Keep raising your voices, Vancouver!

vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/12/v...

#VanPoli
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
ABC thinks they can sneak in a "winning" budget for next year's election but with this many people speaking, it's clear Vancouverites have an opinion on the cuts.

"Beg forgiveness rather than ask permission" is not a good plan & Vancouver has noticed.

Sign up to speak: vancouver.ca/your-governm...
November 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Still want Vancouver to be the Greenest City? Apparently, Ken Sim and ABC don't.

Saving a few bucks to the city will come at an even greater cost down the line.

Full article in @nationalobserver.com: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/11/n...

#VanPoli
November 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
There was really no mystery as to who these cuts would hurt the most but now it's all but confirmed.

Check out the article from the @vancouversun.bsky.social for more: vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

#VanPoli
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
On the discussion of VPD and VFD budgets yesterday, @ptfry.bsky.social was asking the right questions about Task Force Barrage: why did approval for $5 mil in spending seem like an afterthought?

That decision should have come to City Council before ABC unilaterally approved TFB.

#VanPoli
November 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The VPD has requested an additional $50 mil for 2026, putting their total budget to just over $497 mil. Meanwhile, the grand "Zero Means Zero" plan (for everyone else) from ABC & Mayor Sim is really going to hurt our community & park services.

Register before 5pm today! vancouver.ca/your-governm...
November 4, 2025 at 7:57 PM
With that kind of money, our parks board could do a lot for the last legacy of our parks.

You can help us stand up to Mayor Ken Sim's and ABC's austerity budget by adding your voice to our call to action: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...

Register to speak at vancouver.ca/your-governm...

#VanPoli
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After offering no input of their own, ABC has made it clear how they feel about the opinions of future generations.

Our youth shouldn't be deterred: don't let this stop you from sharing your voices!
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We want to extend the voting age to 16 and include our youth in speaking up for their futures.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, @ptfry.bsky.social's motion 3 aims to do just that!

You can register today by 5 PM to speak to council on this initiative at council.vancouver.ca/20251029/psp...

#VanPoli #Vote16BC
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Youth 16 & up are able to drive, work, and pay taxes, and yet they're not eligible to vote? They're connected & engaged — it’s time their voices are heard at the ballot box!

Learn more & call on City Council to change the voting age: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof...

#VanPoli #Vote16BC
October 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
For the Vancouver Greens, one thing is clear: We love what @ptfry.bsky.social has been doing for our city.

We're excited to announce the unanimous decision to endorse Pete as our party nominee — whether on City Council or as Mayor, we'll have his back!

www.vangreens.ca/green_party_...

#VanPoli
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The festival of lights has begun, celebrated by several cultures globally and within Vancouver's vibrant communities.

If you're curious to learn more and want to attend some celebratory events, check out the Diwali Fest at the Roundhouse Community Centre on Oct. 25!

#Diwali2025 #DiwaliVancouver
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This time next year, we'll be at the polls, looking to make some changes.

We're pretty excited to share our candidates with you & get to know the city even better as we meet folks, listen, and work towards improving Vancouver.

What do you want our next municipal government to focus on?

#VanPoli
October 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The 0% budget increase looks like a last-ditch effort to salvage a mismanaged term. This article points out how ABC has fallen short of their promise to boost tree cover, and now that's at risk as staff is ordered to look for cuts.

vancouversun.com/news/vancouv...

#VanPoli
October 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM