Vancouver community leader, advocate & politician
Mayor Sam Sullivan issued the following statement today:
“I am disappointed to learn today of Vision Vancouver Councillor Tim Stevenson pleading guilty to drinking and driving.
Drinking and driving has serious ramifications to countless families and communities across the country. It is an issue that must be taken very seriously.
Mayor Sam Sullivan would like you to keep you up to date about the Offer for Settlement with CUPE 15.
On Tuesday the Labour Relations Board received the City of Vancouver’s request to conduct a “last offer vote” of the 3500 employees of its largest union, CUPE 15.
Mayor Sam Sullivan and Councillors today confirmed plans to vote for a proposed City Council motion resolving to support the development of a Multicultural Helping Village partnership in Vancouver. Councillor B.C. Lee will present a formal motion at tomorrow’s City Council meeting — seconded by Councillor Elizabeth Ball.
“Vancouver’s Multicultural Helping House Society has been helping newcomers integrate successfully into Canadian Society for over a decade,” said Councillor Lee. “This resolution recognizes the Society’s current facilities are no longer adequate to address the growing needs of the communities they serve.”
Consultation will support goals of inclusion & promoting Vancouver as premier destination for arts, culture and recreation: Sullivan
Mayor Sam Sullivan today invited local residents and businesses to participate in Vancouver’s public consultation process regarding Olympic and Paralympic celebrations leading up to the 2010 Winter Games. The City’s public involvement plan will facilitate an exchange of ideas, focus limited resources and foster civic pride.
“Being the world’s most inclusive city is one of the goals I have established for my government,” said Mayor Sullivan. “This consultation will provide an opportunity for residents to become more involved in local planning leading up to 2010.”
Mayor Sam Sullivan today announced that he will mark next Thursday, July 12, 2007 as a special day of recognition in the City of Vancouver to honour Mr. Roy Mah. Mayor Sullivan and Councillor BC Lee will introduce a special proclamation at this Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Roy Quock Quon Mah was born in Edmonton in 1918 and received the Order of British Columbia in 2003. Among other things, he urged fellow Chinese Canadians to volunteer for service in World War II with the hopes of eventually winning the right to vote. Mr. Mah passed away on June 22, 2007.
Russian city wins 2014 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games
Mayor Sam Sullivan today congratulated Sochi, Russia on their successful bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The official announcement was made today at the 119th session of the International Olympic Committee in Guatemala City.
“On behalf of the City of Vancouver, I want to congratulate the Russian bid organizers on this significant accomplishment,” said Mayor Sullivan. “As host city for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Vancouver will be ready to work closely with the Sochi organizing committee to share best practices and offer them the benefits of our experience.”
Vancouver adding more kilometres of bike routes this year than in the past eight combined
By Jonathan Fowlie
Vancouver Sun
The city is expected to add more kilometres of official bike routes this year than it has over the past eight years combined.
A city report shows the number of routes designated for bicycle traffic are expected to jump by 62.7 kilometres during 2007, bringing the city total to 240.5 kilometres from the 177.8 that existed at the end of 2006.
International event will promote tourism & inclusion: Sullivan
Mayor Sam Sullivan and Vancouver Councillor B.C. Lee today invited Canadians to contact www.samsullivan.ca and support Vancouver’s bid to host the 2008 Paralympic Torch Relay.
The Beijing Organizing Committee of Olympic Games (BOCOG) is planning to hold an unprecedented 2008 Paralympic Games Torch Relay which will be carried out both in China and select international locations next summer.