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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 15h

Tonight, I’ll be speaking to City Council about the heart of our local democracy — low voter turnout.
2022 election: only 24.4% of eligible residents voted.
Is Low Voter Turnout a symptom or a cause?

#richmondbc #DemocracyInAction #VoterTurnout #rmdpoli #dickey4council #riterichmond

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 21h

Richmond’s 2022 voter turnout: 24.4%.
Tonight, I’ll delegate to City Council why that matters & how taking innovative steps can re-energize local democracy.
Watch: www.youtube.com/cityofrichmo...
#richmondbc #DemocracyInAction #dickey4council #riterichmond #VoterTurnout #rmdpoli #bcpoli

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 2d

Richmond’s voter turnout in 2022 was just 24.4%.
On Tue Oct 14, I’ll delegate to City Council about why that matters — and how taking innovative steps could help re-energize local democracy.
#RichmondBC #CivicEngagement #DemocracyInAction #Dickey4Council #RITErichmond #VoterTurnout #RmdPoli #BCpoli

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 2d

#richmondbc #Dickey4Council #riterichmond #rmdpoli #happythanksgiving

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 2d

#cdnpoli #cdnpolitics #rmdpoli #stopmpdoubledipping #richmondbc #TaxPayersDeserveBetter #taxpayers #doubledipping #ethics

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 4d

🇨🇦 Canada wants to have agency to have more autonomy and control over the data of Canadians here in Canada.
#Canada #CdnAI #technology #CanadaFirst #cdnpoli #richmondbc #OpenAI #techtrends
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

ANALYSIS | Why OpenAI wants to help Canada build homegrown artificial intelligence | CBC News

OpenAI wants to help Canada build a sovereign digital infrastructure for artificial intelligence, putting the country in a tough spot as it tries to distance itself from overreliance on U.S. tech comp...

www.cbc.ca

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Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 4d

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 4d

📣 Next Tues, Oct.14, I’ll be speaking to City Council about the heart of our local democracy — low voter turnout.
2022 election: only 24.4% of eligible residents voted.
It’s time we ask why?

#richmondbc #DemocracyInAction #VoterTurnout #rmdpoli #dickey4council #riterichmond #metrovan #bcpoli

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 5d

With forensic investigations not yet complete, are there more individuals responsible? #richmondbc

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 6d

Only 1 in 4 Richmond residents voted in our last municipal election.
That’s not just a statistic — it’s a signal.

Let’s build a city where everyone’s voice counts.

#richmondbc #DemocracyInAction #CivicParticipation #CitizensAssembly #VoterTurnout #rmdpoli #dickey4council #riterichmond

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RITE Richmond @riterichmond.bsky.social · 8d

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival Richmond!
#carolday #richmondbc #midautumnfestival #chineseculture #riterichmond

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 9d

The Mid-Autumn Festival brings people together — families, friends, and neighbours — to share light, stories, and gratitude.
May the full moon shine bright on your celebrations and your hearts.
中秋节快乐 — Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
#RichmondBC #midautumnfestival #riterichmond

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RITE Richmond @riterichmond.bsky.social · 10d

#midautumnfestival #MidAutumnFestival2025 #RichmondBC #riterichmond @lauragillanders.bsky.social @bogberry.bsky.social @dickey4council.bsky.social

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 10d

STOP CANADIAN MPs from DOUBLE DIPPING!
BC, Quebec, Ontario, & Manitoba already have.
Protect #Canadian Taxpayers!
Sign National Petition at: www.change.org/StopMPDouble...
#stopmpdoubledipping #richmondbc #cdnpoli #bcpoli #marpole #chakau #cdnparliament #cdngovt #doubledipping

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 10d

STOP CANADIAN MPs from DOUBLE DIPPING!
BC, Quebec, Ontario, & Manitoba already have.
Protect #Canadian Taxpayers!
Sign National Petition at: www.change.org/StopMPDouble...
#stopmpdoubledipping #richmondbc #cdnpoli #bcpoli #marpole #chakau #cdnparliament #cdngovt #doubledipping

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 11d

🌱 Listening, acting, delivering: Jerome Dickey raised this issue on behalf of Richmond residents, and council has now taken the next step forward!
#RichmondBC #dickey4council #rmdpoli #rmdcitycouncil #riterichmond #AffordableHousingNow

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 14d

On this National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, we commit to learning!
Take this FREE course available online through #BritishColumbiaInstituteofTechnology:
www.bcit.ca/courses/indi...
#truthandreconciliation #everychildmatters #listenlearnreflect #Dickey4Council #richmondbc #communitytogether

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 14d

We can do better, we will do better... together!
#richmondbc #riterichmond

RITE Richmond @riterichmond.bsky.social · 15d

On the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, we commit to Listen, Learn, Reflect, Make Connections, and Take Action—together for a better future.

#richmondbc #riterichmond #TruthAndReconciliation #everychildmatters #listenlearnreflect #TakeAction #communitytogether

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 14d

Motion passed by council 8-1 (mayor opposing) to move forward.
Why would the Mayor OPPOSE improving city council governance?
THANK YOU to Councilors for your support.
#richmondbc #rmdcitycouncil #Dickey4Council #rmdgovernance #rmdpoli

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · Sep 8

With scandals rocking the City of Richmond, the time to act is NOW!
#richmondbc #rmdpoli @richmondnews.bsky.social @riterichmond.bsky.social @globalnews.ca
Attend or watch tonight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e168...

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 14d

Motion passed by council 8-1 (mayor opposing) to move forward.
Why would the Mayor OPPOSE improving city council governance?
THANK YOU to Councilors for your support.
#richmondbc #rmdcitycouncil #Dickey4Council #rmdgovernance #rmdpoli

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 16d

Thank You to community organizations like @NewToBC and @ISSofBC for participating in the #OneRichmondManyCultures event. Our cities thrive with your help.
#NewtoBC #ISSofBC #richmondbc #Dickey4Council

Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 16d

STOP CANADIAN MPs from DOUBE DIPPING!
BC, Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba already have done it.
A National Change to Protect Taxpayers!
Sign the Petition at: www.change.org/StopMPDouble...

#stopmpdoubledipping #richmondbc #cdnpoli #bcpoli #marpole #chakau #cdnparliament #cdngovt #doubledipping

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 17d

🇨🇦 “Technology moves at the speed of innovation, but adoption moves at the speed of trust.”
#cdnecon #AI #technology #cdnpoli #richmondbc
globalnews.ca/news/1144883...

Ottawa planning ‘refreshed’ AI strategy, minister says - National | Globalnews.ca

Evan Solomon told the All In artificial intelligence conference in Montreal on Wednesday that the "refreshed" strategy will be tabled later this year.

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 17d

🇨🇦 “Technology moves at the speed of innovation, but adoption moves at the speed of trust.”
#cdnecon #AI #technology #cdnpoli #richmondbc

Raisa Patel @raisapatel.bsky.social · 17d

Some reflections after spending two days immersed in the world of AI: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

AI minister says Canada must harness emerging technology at home

Digital sovereignty has been catapulted to the top of Evan Solomon's to-do list, Raisa Patel writes.

www.thestar.com

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Jerome Dickey 🇨🇦 @dickey4council.bsky.social · 17d

Wonderful morning to be out with other Richmond residents for some exercise with Walk Richmond! Join us.
#richmondbc #walkrichmond #rmdexercise