ABC Delivers on Affordability, Safety, and Accountability at October Council Meetings

Vancouver, BC — ABC Vancouver is highlighting a series of important wins at Council following meetings on October 7 and 8. Each decision reflects theĀ  commitment to delivering a safer, more affordable, and well-run city for Vancouver residents and families.

Recent ABC Majority Council Results:

  • Mental Health Crisis Response Program – Making a Real Difference in community safety
  • Zero Means Zero — Council directs staff to hold the line on a zero percent property tax increase for 2026
  • VanStat Launched — a new transparency and performance tracking tool to measure results across city services
  • Champlain Heights Forest Protected — Council votes to preserve the trail network from development.
  • Accessibility and Participation Enhanced — new measures make City Hall more inclusive and open to residents.
  • Next Stop UBC — motion passed to push senior governments to accelerate the Broadway SkyTrain extension.
  • Code of Conduct Strengthened — reforms approved to improve enforcement and accountability at City Hall.

ā€œZero Means Zero is more than a slogan. It is a commitment to protecting affordability for Vancouver families and small businesses,ā€ said Sarah Kanakos, Director of Communications for ABC Vancouver. ā€œFrom strengthening mental health response to holding the line on taxes, ABC is delivering real results that residents can see and feel every day.ā€

With one year left in its mandate, ABC Vancouver is focused on building on this progress and delivering even more results for residents. To get involved, visit www.abcvancouver.ca.

Media Contact:

Sarah Kanakos
Director of Communications, ABC Vancouver
Email:Ā sarah.kanakos@abcvancouver.caĀ 

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