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Pledge your Vote for Linda
“Linda’s commitment to be inclusive is genuine. Thanks to her leadership a new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre is finally moving forward. By continuing to honour the memory of my late brother, Linda is ensuring that all people see themselves represented in the community regardless of their age, ability, or background.”
Valerie Jerome, Community Activist“Linda Buchanan matches her words with her actions. That integrity compels me to support her re-election. Linda reaches out to everyone, listens, and plans her actions. She fosters a positive, progressive, cohesive City Council. We must not lose Linda Buchanan as our Mayor on October 15.”
Doug Ausman, Small Business Owner“I unreservedly endorse Linda Buchanan in her bid to serve a second term as Mayor in the City of North Vancouver. In my 20 years of public service Linda has proven she is a compassionate, approachable, and practical leader. Her career in nursing prior to being elected Mayor has undoubtedly instilled these qualities in her. All City residents will continue to be well served when she is re-elected Mayor.”
Ralph Sultan, Former Member of the Legislative Assembly“I am proud to support Linda Buchanan because she has always prioritized inclusion, diversity, and kindness. Around the world we have seen an alarming erosion of rights and freedoms. But Linda has never wavered from her stance that the City should be a forward thinking community where all people are welcomed. Linda leads by example. I have never been more confident that I am raising my children in a community that supports them. ”
Kristen Jenkinson, City resident“The City of North Vancouver has been incredibly well-served by Mayor Linda Buchanan’s leadership over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Day in and day out I advocate around the world for better cities. When I speak with Linda, it is clear to me that she gets it. Linda is committed to putting the needs of people front and centre so that they can grow older, healthier, and happier. I am pleased to support Linda’s re-election bid, convinced that the City of North Vancouver under her leadership, will become healthier, more equitable and sustainable.”
Guillermo Penalosa, 8 80 Cities Founder & Chair“Supporting Linda Buchanan in her re-election is an easy choice. In her first term as Mayor, Linda was dedicated to leading the community through the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the challenges of the past 4 years, Linda has advanced the City as a strong and vibrant community. Through informed, inclusive, and effective leadership Linda spearheaded a number of innovative policies that supported people as well as businesses.”
Anne-Marie and Colin Lawrence, City Residents“I am happy to support Linda Buchanan in her bid to be re-elected Mayor. To know Linda is to know her compassion, her dedication, and her unrelenting love for her community. I have had the pleasure of calling Linda a friend and colleague. She has always been an ally in advancing reconciliation and Indigenous-informed education for children across the community.”
Brad Baker, BC Ministry of Education Associate Superintendent of Indigenous Education“As a restaurant owner, a safe and successful economic recovery has been top of mind for the past 2 years. I am supporting Linda’s re-election because she has engaged meaningfully with businesses of all sizes and industries. She advocated to the Province for increased flexibility in outdoor dining and liquor licensing that has supported our viability as a business, the health of our patrons, and the vibrancy of our community. She is the leader the City needs.”
Daniel Frankel, Owner of Tap and Barrel“Linda continues to be a strong advocate for families across the City. Under her leadership, Council has created a record number of new child care spaces. As a mother myself I can attest to how critical access to affordable, quality child care is for the productive working lives of parents. I am supporting Linda to ensure that the CIty of North Vancouver remains a destination of choice for families to come to lay roots.”
Jillian Glover, Founder, This City Life“I met Linda over 30 years ago in nursing school. It was as clear to me then as it is now that Linda is a born leader. She has long been focused on improving the health and wellbeing of all people, and Linda has always backed up her advocacy with action. In her first 4 years as Mayor, Linda has advanced the City as an inclusive community that puts people at the centre of decision-making. I am supporting her re-election so that she can continue this vital work.’”
Sue Foster, Public Health Nurse“I had the opportunity to work with Linda on the Balanced Housing Lab, an initiative that looked at how we can deliver the kinds of housing our collective communities need. Throughout that process, it was clear to me that Linda, who has deep family and community roots in North Vancouver, wants to keep the City a place that everyone can call home. I’m supporting Linda in her re-election because I know that she will build relationships to ensure the job gets done.”
Syeta’xtn Chris Lewis, SFU Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation and Former Squamish Nation Councillor“As a young entrepreneur I knew I was taking a risk by opening a restaurant. But I felt confident that investing in this community was the right choice because of leaders like Linda Buchanan. She has focused on creating a community with opportunity for all. The measures she championed at the start of the pandemic like the temporary patio program is what saved my new restaurant. I am happy to support her re-election because I know that as a resident and business owner I will be valued by the decision makers at City Hall.”
Shayan Keshvadi, Head Chef and Co-Owner of Chop and Chew“Linda is an ally and a tireless advocate for the entire 2SLGBTQ+ community. She has taken every opportunity to advance inclusion, equity, and love. As we watch other places around the world attempt to claw back hard fought victories, Linda has made it clear that we all belong. We all have heartfelt gratitude knowing that we have such a great champion in a Mayor. Working together over these last years we have felt heard and included. We are so encouraged that with her at the helm we will continue to thrive in this safe space, created for everyone to live their truth and feel free to show their pride “365”.”
Chris Bolton, co-founder of the North Shore Pride Alliance and local Unstoppable Drag Queen“As a parent, I can’t think of anything more important than the safety and health of kids in our city. Mayor Buchanan has championed safe and active routes for children across the community. In my neighbourhood families have benefited from enhanced pedestrian infrastructure and speed enforcement. I am supporting Linda because she is listening to our needs and setting our children up for safe, healthy, and sustainable ways of getting around.”
Anna Hardy, City resident“Everyone in our community should feel welcome and included. As an immigrant and as a person with a disability I understand this better than most people. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic Linda Buchanan convened the Social Resilience Collective to ensure even the most vulnerable people were supported during this challenging time. Thanks to caring and inclusive leaders like Linda the City is a place where all people thrive.”
Kamelia Abadi, Member of the North Shore Advisory Committee on Disability Issues and the Mayor’s Social Resilience Collective“Working with Mayor Linda Buchanan on strengthening the bond between the City and the School District has been a joy. I admire her commitment to public service, providing inclusive spaces for everyone, and working collaboratively together. I am deeply grateful that she puts the needs and wellbeing of children at the forefront of her work. Linda has become a true friend. I couldn’t be happier that she is seeking re-election.”
Kulvir Mann, Community Leader“Linda Buchanan is a trailblazing Mayor. She is committed to truly understanding the lived experience of residents in order to deliver on priorities for the City Of North Vancouver. Under her leadership she has skillfully navigated our city through a global pandemic supporting and building the business community, increasing affordable housing supply, drastically expanding childcare spaces, all the while strengthening our city’s response to climate change and creating a more socially inclusive and connected city. She is a true leader and a champion in every sense.”
Carla Guerrera, CEO & Founder of Purpose Driven Development“Only Linda can lead the City of North Vancouver forward. In the past 4 years she has proven that through unwavering optimism, collaboration, and hard work a better community is possible. She has always listened and put people first.”
Trudy Hubbard, City Resident“Mayor Buchanan always shows up to support youth through events like CityFest. She makes every effort to keep our city fun, vibrant, and a place where young people want to be. It was a privilege to be on her Social Resiliency Collective and witness her passion and enthusiasm. She is the type of steady, smart, receptive, and action-oriented leader that gives me optimism for the future of the City of North Vancouver. I would be glad to see her re-elected.”
Andrew Chong, North Shore & Vancouver Area Director of Youth Unlimited“We are very fortunate to have Linda as our Mayor. As a former public health nurse she understood the importance of community-wide action during the pandemic. Recognizing the importance of community resiliency she supported a project to inspire City residents to record their pandemic experiences in partnership with the North Vancouver Museum and Archives under the tag #northvanstories. She has proven to be an engaged, dedicated, and inclusive leader with a long-term vision for our City. I have no hesitation in supporting her re-election.”
Dee Dhaliwal, City Resident and Chair to the North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission“I have lived on the North Shore nearly my entire life. In the past few years many of my friends have moved back to this community because of how vibrant and dynamic it has become. As a resident and as a small business owner in the brewery district I can say with great certainty that Linda’s leadership has created a better community where people can thrive, prosperor, live, and have fun. She is the clear choice for Mayor.”
Rohan Karnick, Co-Founder Shaketown Brewing“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Linda for over twenty years. She is the definition of a true community leader. There is no doubt that the pandemic presented us with previously unimaginable challenges. Under her leadership the City became one of the first communities to expand patios and open spaces so that people could gather safely and businesses could stay afloat. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated Mayor in Linda who is fiscally responsible, knowledgeable, and dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion within our community. I encourage City residents to support Mayor Linda Buchanan in her re-election bid.”
Cam Watt, City Resident“I got to know Linda when we were both elected as School Trustees to the North Vancouver Board of Education. It has always been clear that Linda is passionate about creating better communities for people. Since being elected to Council she has fostered a collaborative working relationship with the Board of Education and the City. She has been instrumental in creating safe and walkable communities for people of all ages, but in particular school-aged children, which supports health and wellbeing as well as livability in the City.”
Franci Stratton, City Resident“I support Mayor Linda Buchanan’s re-election. I had the pleasure of meeting Linda during her 2018 campaign, and have been impressed with what she has accomplished. She has proven her ability to create a caring, inclusive, and vibrant City for families and children. I have no doubt she will continue to work hard to find solutions, and bring her visions for a healthy, diverse, and welcoming City to life.”
Andrea Craig, City Resident“In my many years of working on the North Shore Linda’s leadership stands out. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic she was quick to pull people together to understand their unique needs and expedite solutions as they pivoted their businesses. As Chair of her Business Advisory Working Group, it has been an honor to assist her chart a path towards economic recovery. I support Linda because she knows that a city can only prosper when all people have the opportunity to thrive. Her dedication to building an even better community is relentless.”
Bill Mooney, Chair of the Mayor’s Business Advisory Working Group“Linda Buchanan is the right person to be re-elected as Mayor of the City of North Vancouver. She is approachable, open-minded, and accurately aware of the needs of our community. Her leadership has meant we can move forward with a new state-of-the-art community recreation centre. She has proven that she is an effective leader who is set on getting the job done. Her dedication is demonstrated daily in everything she does for the City, and I am proud to support her re-election.”
Helen Marshall, City ResidentWe immigrated to Canada in the 60’s and settled here on the North Shore, and in the 80’s we opened our family restaurant just off Lonsdale. Since that time we have seen significant change across the community. Linda Buchanan has been an outstanding Mayor, especially during the pandemic. She has proven herself as a strong, knowledgeable leader who listens to all people in the City. As a longstanding family-run business we appreciate her deep roots in the community. For these reasons, we would be very happy to see her return as Mayor for another term.”
Andreas and Kaity Arsoniadis, Owners of a family-run business“I met Mayor Linda Buchanan while the North Shore Iranian-Canadian community mourned the loss of many community members following the tragic downing of flight PS752. What stood out about Mayor Buchanan was her ability to put people first and bring the community together during difficult times. Her recent commitment to support the creation of a permanent memorial for the neighbours we lost in that plane crash is further proof that she cares about creating spaces that support the heath, wellbeing, and healing of all people. I give my full support to Mayor Buchanan in her re-election campaign because I know she will put people first.”
Hesam Deihimi, City Resident“Linda is a strong and collaborative regional leader in Metro Vancouver. She has been a tireless advocate for the City of North Vancouver and has championed regional solutions to the transportation issues facing the North Shore.”
Jonathan Cote, Mayor of New Westminster and Chair of TransLink’s Mayors Council“Linda believes in the City of North Vancouver, not only for what it is but also what it could be for our children and children’s children. I’m a proud resident of the city she’s helped create.”
Bowinn Ma, Community Leader“Everyone on the North Shore knows that we have many transportation challenges. Since being elected Mayor, Linda has worked tirelessly to advance solutions such as Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit so that people can move efficiently across the North Shore. Her advocacy and action means that industries such as film and animation can continue to grow and thrive. I am supporting Linda’s re-election so that people, and our economy, can keep moving forward.”
Peter Leitch, President at North Shore Studios“Linda’s extensive experience in public health, education and local government provides her with the strong foundation of knowledge and insight necessary to well serve the City of North Vancouver as its Mayor. As communities are grappling with how to respond to new challenges, Mayor Buchanan has shown that she has the skills and experience necessary to lead her Council into the future.”
Richard Walton, Former Mayor of the District of North Vancouver“Linda has proven that she is focused on building an inclusive, caring, and healthy community for all people. I have been amazed at her ability to communicate and get the job done. Over the course of the pandemic she found new and innovative ways to reach out to people in the City, build relationships, and help communities mark their important traditions and events. I appreciate her unwavering commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic City. I encourage everyone to support her.”
David Lu, President of the General Federation of the Chinese Society of North Vancouver and the David Hiking Society“It’s critical that people in leadership positions be able to truly listen to the needs of people in their community. That’s why Mayor Linda Buchanan has been an outstanding champion for the City. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic she demonstrated that she wants to hear the concerns of all people and find a path forward that works for everyone. We are keen to see her carry on as Mayor so that she can continue to build a vibrant, prosperous, people-focused City.”
Jordan and Devon, Co-Owners of Smitten Events