Ralph Kaisers and Jaime Stein join the team
with a strong focus on improving public safety and delivering results
February 20, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Mayor Ken Sim proudly announced today the candidates representing ABC Vancouver in the upcoming by-election. With a commitment to public service, community safety and delivering results, these candidates will bring a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to City Hall.
Ralph Kaisers, a Sergeant with the Vancouver Police Department, and Jaime Stein, a leader in the tech industry and longtime community and business advocate, will be running in the April 5th by-election to fill the two vacant city councillor positions.
“I am thrilled to introduce two dynamic leaders who are ready to step up and serve our city. They’re ready to challenge the status quo and not afraid to do things differently,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “Ralph Kaisers and Jaime Stein share a deep commitment to making Vancouver safer, more prosperous and more livable for all. They bring the skills, experience and passion needed to tackle the challenges and opportunities in front of us.”
“I’ve spent 34-years as a Vancouver police officer serving my community, and I’m ready to take that commitment to the next level as your city councillor. This by-election is a chance to elect councillors who will work tirelessly to enhance public safety, invest in our communities and bring real solutions to the table,” says Ralph Kaisers.
“Now more than ever, we need strong, experienced and compassionate leadership in City Hall. We need to continue to create safer streets, invest in the city’s aging infrastructure and ensure businesses, families and communities can thrive. A truly great city needs the right leadership to challenge the status quo and deliver the changes we all want to see,” says Jaime Stein.
ABC Vancouver is committed to thinking outside the box to create new solutions for Vancouver:
- Improving Public Safety: We’re investing in public safety resources and taking bold action to address the mental health and addictions crisis. A safer Vancouver requires strong partnerships – between the community, law enforcement, mental health workers and all levels of government.
- More Housing, Faster: We’re taking real action to make housing more affordable and get more homes built, faster, while ensuring we have the infrastructure in place to support them.
- Spending Tax Dollars Wisely: We’re modernizing the City’s financial operations, implementing cost-saving initiatives, introducing new technologies to streamline services and putting a strong focus on core services.
- Open for Business: Our goal is simple – less red tape, more opportunity. We’re making Vancouver a place where businesses can open faster, grow easier and succeed in the long run.
- Creating Vibrant Communities: We want to create a city that feels alive – a place where people want to live, work and play. This is about making Vancouver a place where things happen – where we celebrate our culture, support businesses and create unforgettable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
For more information, please visit abcvancouver.ca/byelection.
Media Contact:
Tara Foslien
tara.foslien@abcvancouver.ca
604-202-3038
BACKGROUNDER
Ralph Kaisers
Ralph Kaisers is a Sergeant with the Vancouver Police Department. He is currently the President of the Vancouver Police Union and the BC Police Association.
Throughout his 34-year career in law enforcement, Ralph has belonged to a number of associations and societies, including the Canadian Police Association, BCWLE (BC Women in Law Enforcement), Out on Patrol (a BC non-profit society serving 2SLGBTQ+ law enforcement), and PMBA (Police Mutual Benevolent Association).
In 2021, he was awarded the Governor General’s Order of Merit of the Police Forces, which recognizes exceptional merit, contributions to policing and community development.
He and his wife currently live in Vancouver, where they raised their three children.
Jaime Stein
Jaime Stein is a passionate leader and community builder, committed to enhancing the health, economic prosperity and education of British Columbians.
Stein has a distinguished career in the tech industry, working with global brands such as Hootsuite, BroadbandTV, ICUC and Taplytics. A journalist by training, Jaime’s experience in digital dates back to 2008 as Head of Digital Media at the Canadian Football League.
He continues to contribute to his community as a Board Member for CLEAR (Canadians for Leading Edge Alzheimer’s Research) and the Canadian Shaare Zedek Hospital Foundation. He previously served as the Co-Chair of the Global Advancement Board for the Rotman School of Management.
He currently lives in Vancouver with his wife and three children.