Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
@lisadekdek.bsky.social
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The headline is "Building Support." I swear I didn't pitch that pun, though as a housing guy, I do appreciate a good dad joke. Thanks to the Straight for making me look reasonably mayoral.
www.straight.com/city-culture...
www.straight.com/city-culture...
OneCity mayoral candidate William Azaroff is building support
The CEO of affordable housing nonprofit Brightside Community Homes Foundation has big plans for Vancouver.
www.straight.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The headline is "Building Support." I swear I didn't pitch that pun, though as a housing guy, I do appreciate a good dad joke. Thanks to the Straight for making me look reasonably mayoral.
www.straight.com/city-culture...
www.straight.com/city-culture...
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We need to build homes, everywhere, for all kinds of people. That's how you solve a housing crisis.
Most of Vancouver is de facto a gated community for rich people. It’s been said many times, but can’t be said often enough.
Luckily, this is going to change!
Luckily, this is going to change!
Your regular reminder that it takes a ginormous amount of privilege to claim that our low-density neighbourhoods are "working".
(Old data, but story did not change.)
(Old data, but story did not change.)
December 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We need to build homes, everywhere, for all kinds of people. That's how you solve a housing crisis.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
In addition to being CEO of non-profit housing provider Brightside, William Azaroff serves on the Vancouver International Film Festival board and is board president for Community Housing Coverage.
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
William Azaroff, Who Builds Non-Profit Housing, Runs for Mayor | The Tyee
One of two nominees for the OneCity mayoral candidacy, the Strathcona resident also draws from arts industry experience.
thetyee.ca
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In addition to being CEO of non-profit housing provider Brightside, William Azaroff serves on the Vancouver International Film Festival board and is board president for Community Housing Coverage.
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
Now, he runs for mayor of Vancouver. #vanpoli
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I'm thinking today of the dozens of CoV team members that Ken Sim has fired, right before the holidays, thanks to his election-year budget stunt.
Workers keep us moving. We need to invest in our city and its services, and we need great people working for our city to do that.
Workers keep us moving. We need to invest in our city and its services, and we need great people working for our city to do that.
NEW: The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
City of Vancouver lays off 30 staff following property tax freeze
The City of Vancouver has notified 30 non-unionized staff members that their roles will be ending, according to an email from the city manager.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I'm thinking today of the dozens of CoV team members that Ken Sim has fired, right before the holidays, thanks to his election-year budget stunt.
Workers keep us moving. We need to invest in our city and its services, and we need great people working for our city to do that.
Workers keep us moving. We need to invest in our city and its services, and we need great people working for our city to do that.
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The results are clear. Painted lanes lead to more cyclists being killed or seriously injured. Cycle tracks (i.e. protected lanes) are much safer and lead to huge increases in cycling.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
November 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The results are clear. Painted lanes lead to more cyclists being killed or seriously injured. Cycle tracks (i.e. protected lanes) are much safer and lead to huge increases in cycling.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
This is data from Vancouver. Our politicians should stop ignoring it.
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I'll be speaking today at the hearing for the Social Housing initiative - championed by OneCity's @christineboyle.bsky.social.
Big shocker: I support it! It means more affordable, non-market homes in neighbourhoods across the City. That means lower rents - and homes for people, not profit.
Big shocker: I support it! It means more affordable, non-market homes in neighbourhoods across the City. That means lower rents - and homes for people, not profit.
November 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'll be speaking today at the hearing for the Social Housing initiative - championed by OneCity's @christineboyle.bsky.social.
Big shocker: I support it! It means more affordable, non-market homes in neighbourhoods across the City. That means lower rents - and homes for people, not profit.
Big shocker: I support it! It means more affordable, non-market homes in neighbourhoods across the City. That means lower rents - and homes for people, not profit.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Candidates for Mayor in Vancouver for next year’s municipal election are starting to officially launch their campaigns. Here’s one I’ll be watching closely given his housing and community-building experience, @wazaroff.bsky.social with @onecityvan.bsky.social.
Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Candidates for Mayor in Vancouver for next year’s municipal election are starting to officially launch their campaigns. Here’s one I’ll be watching closely given his housing and community-building experience, @wazaroff.bsky.social with @onecityvan.bsky.social.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Longtime PFB client worthy of consideration
Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Longtime PFB client worthy of consideration
We’re so lucky to have someone like @wazaroff.bsky.social stepping up to run for the OneCity mayoral nomination! This makes me so hopeful for the future of our city #vanpoli
Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
YouTube video by William for Vancouver
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
We’re so lucky to have someone like @wazaroff.bsky.social stepping up to run for the OneCity mayoral nomination! This makes me so hopeful for the future of our city #vanpoli
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“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’”
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
The ‘People’s Filibuster’ Comes to Vancouver City Hall | The Tyee
Over 600 people signed up to speak to Mayor Ken Sim’s tax-freeze budget. Most were opposed.
thetyee.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“This budget is basically just ’Trust me bro.’”
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
Vancouver city councillors got an earful Wednesday and Thursday from residents opposed to a proposed budget that would freeze property taxes and is expected to increase fees and cut services. @jenstden.bsky.social reports. #vanpoli
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We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
Vancouver’s climate leadership is a promise we can’t break
Eliminating the city’s climate and sustainability department is a betrayal of our collective future, write Carol Liao and Naomi Klein
www.nationalobserver.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We are not living in an era of optional climate policy. We are living in an era of planetary limits where the choices we make in city halls will determine the world our children inherit, @carolmliao.bsky.social and @naomiaklein.bsky.social write. www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/13/o...
I’m so enraged at what is happening at City Hall. Sign up to speak against this undemocratic and harmful budget by 5pm today: vancouver.ca/your-governm...
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I’m so enraged at what is happening at City Hall. Sign up to speak against this undemocratic and harmful budget by 5pm today: vancouver.ca/your-governm...
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
The Vancouver Police Department has already gone $17 million over budget. Now they're asking for a $50 million increase. The park board, meanwhile, is bracing for $15 million in cuts. #vanpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Vancouver Police Board wants city to increase budget by $50M amid mayor's tax freeze promise | CBC News
The Vancouver Police Board has voted to approve a budget request of just over $497 million in 2026, a $50 million increase over 2025's final budget.
www.cbc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The Vancouver Police Department has already gone $17 million over budget. Now they're asking for a $50 million increase. The park board, meanwhile, is bracing for $15 million in cuts. #vanpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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We started with 32, nominated by you. We're down to TWO intersections in the Worst Intersection in Metro Vancouver finals!
Main & 7th & Kingsway? Or No. 3 Rd & Sea Island Way & Bridgeport Rd? Only one can emerge victorious. Vote now!
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/09/23/w...
Main & 7th & Kingsway? Or No. 3 Rd & Sea Island Way & Bridgeport Rd? Only one can emerge victorious. Vote now!
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/09/23/w...
What’s the worst intersection in Metro Vancouver? (FINALE)
The semi-final votes are in: you’ve narrowed our 32 intersections down to the Grand Finale, pitting Vancouver’s triangular terror at Main & Kingsway against Richmond’s chaotic…
visionzerovancouver.ca
September 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We started with 32, nominated by you. We're down to TWO intersections in the Worst Intersection in Metro Vancouver finals!
Main & 7th & Kingsway? Or No. 3 Rd & Sea Island Way & Bridgeport Rd? Only one can emerge victorious. Vote now!
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/09/23/w...
Main & 7th & Kingsway? Or No. 3 Rd & Sea Island Way & Bridgeport Rd? Only one can emerge victorious. Vote now!
visionzerovancouver.ca/2025/09/23/w...
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Bligh has a decent amount of support from the province and feds (more than Sim or Allam at this point), which could help.
But her 6 years being a supporter of Ken Sim, and getting elected under both the NPA and ABC banners, means it’ll be difficult to get support from local left-wing parties.
But her 6 years being a supporter of Ken Sim, and getting elected under both the NPA and ABC banners, means it’ll be difficult to get support from local left-wing parties.
Rebecca Bligh voted to slash wages for workers, to block rental housing in wealthy neighbourhoods, and to oppose common sense tools to properly fund our schools.
We need a progressive mayor on the ballot to deliver the change Vancouver needs. And we’ll get one. More soon.
We need a progressive mayor on the ballot to deliver the change Vancouver needs. And we’ll get one. More soon.
Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh makes official she will run for mayor next year under a new banner of “Vote Vancouver”.
Bligh was first elected in 2018 with the NPA, left them, joined Sim’s ABC Party and was re-elected, before she was booted from ABC, mostly on divisions over social issues.
Bligh was first elected in 2018 with the NPA, left them, joined Sim’s ABC Party and was re-elected, before she was booted from ABC, mostly on divisions over social issues.
September 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Bligh has a decent amount of support from the province and feds (more than Sim or Allam at this point), which could help.
But her 6 years being a supporter of Ken Sim, and getting elected under both the NPA and ABC banners, means it’ll be difficult to get support from local left-wing parties.
But her 6 years being a supporter of Ken Sim, and getting elected under both the NPA and ABC banners, means it’ll be difficult to get support from local left-wing parties.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Rebecca Bligh voted to slash wages for workers, to block rental housing in wealthy neighbourhoods, and to oppose common sense tools to properly fund our schools.
We need a progressive mayor on the ballot to deliver the change Vancouver needs. And we’ll get one. More soon.
We need a progressive mayor on the ballot to deliver the change Vancouver needs. And we’ll get one. More soon.
Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh makes official she will run for mayor next year under a new banner of “Vote Vancouver”.
Bligh was first elected in 2018 with the NPA, left them, joined Sim’s ABC Party and was re-elected, before she was booted from ABC, mostly on divisions over social issues.
Bligh was first elected in 2018 with the NPA, left them, joined Sim’s ABC Party and was re-elected, before she was booted from ABC, mostly on divisions over social issues.
September 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Rebecca Bligh voted to slash wages for workers, to block rental housing in wealthy neighbourhoods, and to oppose common sense tools to properly fund our schools.
We need a progressive mayor on the ballot to deliver the change Vancouver needs. And we’ll get one. More soon.
We need a progressive mayor on the ballot to deliver the change Vancouver needs. And we’ll get one. More soon.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Going to council today - motion #5
I’m really curious to see how this is received. The motion potentially up-zones almost all of the weathiest single detached properties in the city.
Will be telling who is for/against.
I’m really curious to see how this is received. The motion potentially up-zones almost all of the weathiest single detached properties in the city.
Will be telling who is for/against.
Bike / Park Oriented Development (BPOD?) !
A motion from OneCity councilor @lucymaloney.bsky.social aims to end the apartment ban next to bike streets and parks!
We need liveable density on quiet leafy streets. Don’t like arterial density? Want alternatives to towers?
Speak in support sept 17
A motion from OneCity councilor @lucymaloney.bsky.social aims to end the apartment ban next to bike streets and parks!
We need liveable density on quiet leafy streets. Don’t like arterial density? Want alternatives to towers?
Speak in support sept 17
September 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Going to council today - motion #5
I’m really curious to see how this is received. The motion potentially up-zones almost all of the weathiest single detached properties in the city.
Will be telling who is for/against.
I’m really curious to see how this is received. The motion potentially up-zones almost all of the weathiest single detached properties in the city.
Will be telling who is for/against.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
IMPORTANT: Here in Vancouver on Sept 17th, City Council will consider a motion by Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social directing Staff to look at allowing 6-storey apts & retail at corners along active transport streets & around parks. This idea should have been done 10+ years ago.
Please support.
Please support.
Support more housing along bike routes and by parks! Here's how: - Peter Waldkirch Webzone
Lucy Maloney's (OneCity) motion to legalize housing by parks and bike routes is housing and climate action. Here's how you can support it!
pwaldkirch.ca
September 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
IMPORTANT: Here in Vancouver on Sept 17th, City Council will consider a motion by Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social directing Staff to look at allowing 6-storey apts & retail at corners along active transport streets & around parks. This idea should have been done 10+ years ago.
Please support.
Please support.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Many cities could use #BetterMayors.
We’ve had many excellent ones in recent years, including @annehidalgo.bsky.social @valplante.bsky.social @clovermoore.bsky.social @wutrain.bsky.social
Who you choose to let be mayor has a huge effect on your city’s success. It can’t be overstated.
Pick better.
We’ve had many excellent ones in recent years, including @annehidalgo.bsky.social @valplante.bsky.social @clovermoore.bsky.social @wutrain.bsky.social
Who you choose to let be mayor has a huge effect on your city’s success. It can’t be overstated.
Pick better.
September 12, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Many cities could use #BetterMayors.
We’ve had many excellent ones in recent years, including @annehidalgo.bsky.social @valplante.bsky.social @clovermoore.bsky.social @wutrain.bsky.social
Who you choose to let be mayor has a huge effect on your city’s success. It can’t be overstated.
Pick better.
We’ve had many excellent ones in recent years, including @annehidalgo.bsky.social @valplante.bsky.social @clovermoore.bsky.social @wutrain.bsky.social
Who you choose to let be mayor has a huge effect on your city’s success. It can’t be overstated.
Pick better.
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Kids are back to school today, and New Westminster is changing 30km/h school zone hours to 7am-10pm. This is a great change - school zones are active zones all day long! Thanks to @pjnewwest.bsky.social for the leadership, and great comments from @michaelhall.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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New Westminster, B.C., extending school zone speed limits
New Westminster is extending school zone speed limits, just as students head back to class. As CBC's Rafferty Baker reports, the change is part of a broader effort to slow traffic in cities.
www.cbc.ca
September 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Kids are back to school today, and New Westminster is changing 30km/h school zone hours to 7am-10pm. This is a great change - school zones are active zones all day long! Thanks to @pjnewwest.bsky.social for the leadership, and great comments from @michaelhall.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Vancouver’s Integrity Commissioner has found Mayor Ken Sim and ABC councillors broke the code of conduct on multiple occasions for coordinating amendments to controversial motions in separate private online conversations ahead of public council meetings
August 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Vancouver’s Integrity Commissioner has found Mayor Ken Sim and ABC councillors broke the code of conduct on multiple occasions for coordinating amendments to controversial motions in separate private online conversations ahead of public council meetings
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Huge kudos to Andrew and Lisa for sticking with this story for months and showing how the VPD slow-walked FOI requests and requests for updated data.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
‘Fear and anxiety’: What our police FOI requests uncovered about Vancouver’s stranger assaults scare
Internal emails obtained through Freedom of Information requests shed light on the Vancouver Police Department's media strategy related to stranger assaults ahead of the city's 2022 election.
www.ctvnews.ca
August 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Huge kudos to Andrew and Lisa for sticking with this story for months and showing how the VPD slow-walked FOI requests and requests for updated data.
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
Calling all urbanists!
Come find us at the Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist event on Friday and choose your fighter (or multiple) 👀✊🏙️
Many organizations will be there, including Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney!
#vancouverbc
Come find us at the Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist event on Friday and choose your fighter (or multiple) 👀✊🏙️
Many organizations will be there, including Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney!
#vancouverbc
August 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Calling all urbanists!
Come find us at the Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist event on Friday and choose your fighter (or multiple) 👀✊🏙️
Many organizations will be there, including Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney!
#vancouverbc
Come find us at the Vancouver Big Tent Urbanist event on Friday and choose your fighter (or multiple) 👀✊🏙️
Many organizations will be there, including Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney!
#vancouverbc
🤡🤡🤡
A detailed recap of the mayor’s speech today at a bitcoin conference, which his office said he was doing in his personal capacity
The mayor is in the audience. He has a fireside chat coming up.
August 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
🤡🤡🤡
Reposted by Lisa Dekleer (she/her)
FYI, our guest for this event will be Vancouver City Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social, a champion of the livable streets, transportation, and environmental movements. We're excited to get to talk with her. Gotta respect elected officials who don't shy away from sitting down with The War on Cars!
Our "Life After Cars" book tour is coming to Vancouver, BC for an event with Vision Zero Vancouver on Saturday, Nov 8th.
Tickets are now available in presale to Patreon supporters of The War on Cars.
We have a feeling this one will sell quickly, so don't miss out.
www.patreon.com/thewaroncars...
Tickets are now available in presale to Patreon supporters of The War on Cars.
We have a feeling this one will sell quickly, so don't miss out.
www.patreon.com/thewaroncars...
August 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
FYI, our guest for this event will be Vancouver City Councillor @lucymaloney.bsky.social, a champion of the livable streets, transportation, and environmental movements. We're excited to get to talk with her. Gotta respect elected officials who don't shy away from sitting down with The War on Cars!