William Azaroff (he/him)
@wazaroff.bsky.social
Community housing leader & city builder.
Seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity.
Become a OneCity member today: https://www.williamforvancouver.ca/join
Seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity.
Become a OneCity member today: https://www.williamforvancouver.ca/join
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My name is William Azaroff and I'm seeking the mayoral nomination with OneCity
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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.
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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.
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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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I'm so thrilled that we have not just one but two accomplished, community-serving, values-driven leaders vying to be nominated by OneCity members as our first Mayoral candidate, in an open, transparent process. Bring it on @wazaroff.bsky.social, Amanda Burrows and @onecityvan.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I'm so thrilled that we have not just one but two accomplished, community-serving, values-driven leaders vying to be nominated by OneCity members as our first Mayoral candidate, in an open, transparent process. Bring it on @wazaroff.bsky.social, Amanda Burrows and @onecityvan.bsky.social
Many thanks for the support Colin!
If you haven’t yet, check out his book Vanbikes: Vancouver’s Bicycle People and the Fight for Transportation Change, 1986-2011.
If you haven’t yet, check out his book Vanbikes: Vancouver’s Bicycle People and the Fight for Transportation Change, 1986-2011.
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Many thanks for the support Colin!
If you haven’t yet, check out his book Vanbikes: Vancouver’s Bicycle People and the Fight for Transportation Change, 1986-2011.
If you haven’t yet, check out his book Vanbikes: Vancouver’s Bicycle People and the Fight for Transportation Change, 1986-2011.
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.
Today, ABC Vancouver will vote on a tremendously damaging budget.
We still don't know the full extent of the cuts. But what we know is damaging enough:
Major cuts to arts and culture, libraries starved of resources they need, and the sustainability department potentially on the chopping block. 1/2
We still don't know the full extent of the cuts. But what we know is damaging enough:
Major cuts to arts and culture, libraries starved of resources they need, and the sustainability department potentially on the chopping block. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Today, ABC Vancouver will vote on a tremendously damaging budget.
We still don't know the full extent of the cuts. But what we know is damaging enough:
Major cuts to arts and culture, libraries starved of resources they need, and the sustainability department potentially on the chopping block. 1/2
We still don't know the full extent of the cuts. But what we know is damaging enough:
Major cuts to arts and culture, libraries starved of resources they need, and the sustainability department potentially on the chopping block. 1/2
As a leading voice on the intersection between climate, nature, and heath @drmelissalem.bsky.social’s work brings people in and inspires action.
I appreciate your support on this campaign!
I appreciate your support on this campaign!
November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As a leading voice on the intersection between climate, nature, and heath @drmelissalem.bsky.social’s work brings people in and inspires action.
I appreciate your support on this campaign!
I appreciate your support on this campaign!
Woah, what a week! I am so moved by the level of support I’ve received. Thank you all!
I’ll be at the OneCity Culture Crawl event on Sunday at 2pm at 1000 Parker Street.
And I’m having a campaign social at Strange Fellows Brewing at 4pm on Sunday! Please join me!
www.williamforvancouver.ca/events
I’ll be at the OneCity Culture Crawl event on Sunday at 2pm at 1000 Parker Street.
And I’m having a campaign social at Strange Fellows Brewing at 4pm on Sunday! Please join me!
www.williamforvancouver.ca/events
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Woah, what a week! I am so moved by the level of support I’ve received. Thank you all!
I’ll be at the OneCity Culture Crawl event on Sunday at 2pm at 1000 Parker Street.
And I’m having a campaign social at Strange Fellows Brewing at 4pm on Sunday! Please join me!
www.williamforvancouver.ca/events
I’ll be at the OneCity Culture Crawl event on Sunday at 2pm at 1000 Parker Street.
And I’m having a campaign social at Strange Fellows Brewing at 4pm on Sunday! Please join me!
www.williamforvancouver.ca/events
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Over 600 Vancouver residents signed up to speak about the city’s 2026 draft austerity budget, but we still need your voice! Sign our open letter urging council to protect public health, climate resilience, and essential services. Deadline: Sunday EOD.
Letter to Vancouver Council on Budget 2026
Please sign this open letter from healthcare professionals and community advocates to Vancouver’s Mayor and Council regarding the proposed 2026 budget cuts. The letter highlights the serious health, e...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Over 600 Vancouver residents signed up to speak about the city’s 2026 draft austerity budget, but we still need your voice! Sign our open letter urging council to protect public health, climate resilience, and essential services. Deadline: Sunday EOD.
As a longtime human rights worker and consultant @parkercj50.bsky.social has helped build respectful and inclusive organizations across North America.
Thank you for your support, mentorship, and friendship.
Thank you for your support, mentorship, and friendship.
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 AM
As a longtime human rights worker and consultant @parkercj50.bsky.social has helped build respectful and inclusive organizations across North America.
Thank you for your support, mentorship, and friendship.
Thank you for your support, mentorship, and friendship.
The last 3 days at #HousingCentral have been fantastic (although I must admit I’ve been a little distracted since Monday!). This morning we had a truly excellent keynote from @harrisonmooney.bsky.social with his great telling of Black history in BC, including his new portmanteau Hegemonologue!
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The last 3 days at #HousingCentral have been fantastic (although I must admit I’ve been a little distracted since Monday!). This morning we had a truly excellent keynote from @harrisonmooney.bsky.social with his great telling of Black history in BC, including his new portmanteau Hegemonologue!
Yesterday I joined hundreds of neighbours in speaking out against Ken Sim’s cynical and damaging budget.
Libraries, community centers, and parks aren’t luxuries, they’re essential for our collective well-being, safety, and dignity.
The speakers list continues today.
Libraries, community centers, and parks aren’t luxuries, they’re essential for our collective well-being, safety, and dignity.
The speakers list continues today.
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Yesterday I joined hundreds of neighbours in speaking out against Ken Sim’s cynical and damaging budget.
Libraries, community centers, and parks aren’t luxuries, they’re essential for our collective well-being, safety, and dignity.
The speakers list continues today.
Libraries, community centers, and parks aren’t luxuries, they’re essential for our collective well-being, safety, and dignity.
The speakers list continues today.
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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
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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.
As a OneCity School Board Trustee @reddyforchange.bsky.social has done so much for our kids, schools, and city.
Thank you for the kind words and support!
Thank you for the kind words and support!
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
As a OneCity School Board Trustee @reddyforchange.bsky.social has done so much for our kids, schools, and city.
Thank you for the kind words and support!
Thank you for the kind words and support!
Great to see @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @jfatkey.bsky.social on the first day of #HousingCentral today! What a kickoff!
November 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Great to see @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @jfatkey.bsky.social on the first day of #HousingCentral today! What a kickoff!
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 4:47 PM
Exciting news - I’m seeking the mayoral nomination with @OneCityVan! 1 / 5 youtu.be/2MTf7QmcEpc
I'm speaker #500 against this austerity budget. I’m okay with waiting since over 600 residents are also sharing their concerns on this budget. This overwhelming number of speakers from every part of society make it clear that we don’t want services to be cut which will make our great city worse.
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I'm speaker #500 against this austerity budget. I’m okay with waiting since over 600 residents are also sharing their concerns on this budget. This overwhelming number of speakers from every part of society make it clear that we don’t want services to be cut which will make our great city worse.
Today I finish my six years on the board of the @bcnpha.bsky.social. It has been a true honour to serve on the board, including as Treasurer and Board Chair of this great, impactful organization!! Best to those directors elected to the board today!
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today I finish my six years on the board of the @bcnpha.bsky.social. It has been a true honour to serve on the board, including as Treasurer and Board Chair of this great, impactful organization!! Best to those directors elected to the board today!
Great to host Councillors @lucymaloney.bsky.social @lennynanzhou.bsky.social and @mikeklassen.bsky.social this morning to tour the Passive House features of Sunrise Village, Brightside’s upcoming development on Renfrew.
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Great to host Councillors @lucymaloney.bsky.social @lennynanzhou.bsky.social and @mikeklassen.bsky.social this morning to tour the Passive House features of Sunrise Village, Brightside’s upcoming development on Renfrew.
I truly hope the folks from @riotheatre.bsky.social are able to acquire The Park. I’ve seen so many films there over the years. I fondly remember a 70mm 2001 A Space Odyssey revival print on Jan 12 1992, the date in the film HAL became active. The audience gasped!
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A curtain call — or an encore? Future is uncertain for Vancouver's historic Park Theatre
A curtain call or an encore? The Cineplex chain is moving out Oct. 26 — but the Park's future could lie with the team behind the Rio Theatre
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October 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I truly hope the folks from @riotheatre.bsky.social are able to acquire The Park. I’ve seen so many films there over the years. I fondly remember a 70mm 2001 A Space Odyssey revival print on Jan 12 1992, the date in the film HAL became active. The audience gasped!
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I bought mine!
Have you spotted the Hope in Shadows Calendar around town? @megaphonemagazine.com vendors now have this in stock and it's filled with some fantastic photography from the Downtown Eastside community. It's available from your local vendor for $20.
Megaphone - Hope in Shadows Calendar
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October 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I bought mine!