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SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social · Mar 3

We got this

COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · Mar 3

It's official! Sean Orr's on the ballot April 5th.

“I can’t wait to be at City Council to be a thorn in Ken Sim’s side every day – fighting for the housing we need, demanding real climate action like better public transit, & working to restore integrity to City Hall.” @seanorr.bsky.social #vanpoli

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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 5h

This is why it’s a problem to have right-wing governments at the local government level. If passed, this budget would not only devastate services, it would pass debt to future councils.

Interest and inflation don’t magically disappear.

It’s “electoral math,” not fiscal prudence or good governance.

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 11h

A number of amendments are being brought forward by opposition councillors, including having a line by line budget comparison or deferring this vote until after the budget survey, but is being defeated on party lines.

Based on timelines, full budget wouldn’t be voted on until early next year.

isabella zavarise @isabellazavarise.bsky.social · 13h

Mayor Sim’s zero means zero motion has been tabled. 43 speakers signed up. According to Sim, this means a zero percent property tax increase. No infrastructure tax increase.

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 4h

"COPE Coun. Sean Orr said the cuts could hurt public services that vulnerable people rely on, while only working out to nominal savings for residential taxpayers." vancouversun.com/opinion/colu... #vanpoli

Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget

Vancouver council directed city staff to slash millions from the 2026 budget, but deflected attempts to get more details about the cuts.

vancouversun.com

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karen ward @kwardvancouver.bsky.social · 12h

what were the results of the budget survey?

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isabella zavarise @isabellazavarise.bsky.social · 13h

Mayor Sim’s zero means zero motion has been tabled. 43 speakers signed up. According to Sim, this means a zero percent property tax increase. No infrastructure tax increase.

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SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t give them ideas

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 2d

RED ALERT: Ken Sim Plans to Drop HUGE CUTS on Vancouver's Public Services THIS WEDNESDAY

That could mean cuts to:
❌ Libraries
❌ Community Grants
❌ Road Safety
❌ Homelessness supports
❌ Arts & Culture
❌ Reconciliation
❌ Climate change programs

Write to council now:
www.votecope.ca/stopsim

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SEAN ORR @seanorr.bsky.social · 2d

Public safety accounts for half of every property tax dollar.

The mayor wants a 0% property tax increase.

The police budget can’t be cut.

What services will be cut? How many staff will be let go? How much will fees and parking increase?

The math isn’t mathing.

Rafferty Baker @rafferty.bsky.social · 2d

47 VPD officers were paid more than $100K in OT last year, including 7 constables who more than doubled their possible $140K salaries. One sergeant raked in $239K in OT on top of possible $158K salary.

Meanwhile, the force went $6.5M over its $400M+ budget.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows | CBC News

A single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of the rank's base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with the...

www.cbc.ca

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Kumiko @kumiko-ide.bsky.social · 2d

Vancouver City Councillors @seanorr.bsky.social and @lucymaloney.bsky.social are calling to prioritize a SkyTrain extension to UBC, which I wholeheartedly support.

To voice your opinion Wed at the council meeting: vancouver.ca/your-governm... #vanpoli #cdnpoli @davidebybc.bsky.social

UBC students call on feds, province to commit to SkyTrain extension to campus

There are renewed calls for the federal and provincial governments to fund a SkyTrain extension to the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus.

www.ctvnews.ca

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Lindsay Brown @lidsville.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI on X, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is trying to smear COPE councillor Sean Orr for speaking at a rally against genocide. Sim tweeted straight misinformation (disinformation is harder to prove) re: who organized the event (not Samidoun). It was generally inflammatory. He has now blocked me. #vanpoli

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COPE: The Coalition of Progressive Electors @copevancouver.bsky.social · 3d

Solidarity with the people of Gaza is not controversial.

Read City Councillor @seanorr.bsky.social's speech from today: www.votecope.ca/news/solidar...

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Solidarity with the people of Gaza is not controversial — COPE Vancouver

The following are remarks made Oct. 4, 2025 by COPE City Councillor Sean Orr at a rally in solidarity with Gaza in Vancouver - part of a global day of action that saw millions demand an end to w...

www.votecope.ca

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