Watch Council

Nov 8

Tell Council: Keep Methane Out of Homes

Watch Council Alert: Gas Bylaw Edition

Oct 10

Our Voices Made a Difference at Council

This past Wednesday at Vancouver City Council, Mayor Sim introduced a motion to review and streamline community advisory committees.

Oct 4

Watch Council Is Better Than Ever

We’re excited to launch the new vision and activities of Watch Council!

Sep 20

Tell Council Integrity Is Non-negotiable

Vancouver City Council will be making an important decision on whether or not to suspend the work of the city's Integrity Commissioner.

Jun 11

WTC's Field Trip To Vancouver City Hall

Last week WTC members and fellow community organizers joined staff on a field trip to Vancouver City Hall. At WTC, one of our goals is to...

Jun 8

Key City Motions - June 8th

Vancouver City Council will be making some important decisions this week. Here are three motions and reports and why they matter.

Jun 27, 2023

Letter to Council: In support of Addressing Ongoing Inequities... Across South Vancouver and Marpole

This week Vancouver City Council will consider a motion to address the historically under-resourced neighbourhoods of South Vancouver and...

Jun 8, 2023

Letter to Council: Endorsing the Transit for Teens Campaign

This week Vancouver City Council will consider a motion to endorse the Centre for Family Equity’s Transit for Teens campaign, which calls...

May 15, 2023

What You Need to Know About Changes to Speaking at Vancouver City Council

Vancouver City Council recently made changes to its Procedure By-law, which lays out how council meetings work and how the public can...

May 9, 2023

How You Engage With City Council Could Change This Week

Speaking at council meetings can be a powerful way to affect change in your city. It provides the opportunity to share knowledge about...

Apr 12, 2023

10 Questions About the Mayor's Budget Task force

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim recently revealed plans for an external budget task force. The six-member task force, comprised of high-profile...

Mar 9, 2023

Where Equity Won and Lost in Vancouver’s 2023 Budget

Last week the City of Vancouver passed its annual operating budget for 2023. In response to concerns from front-line organizations and...