A recent letter to the editor raised strong concerns about the direction of Vancouver’s city government — pointing to public health decisions, environmental oversight, and a lack of accountability as reasons for change. With local elections approaching, some residents are calling for a major shift in leadership. Do you think voters should prioritize replacing the mayor and city council members this year? Let us know in this week’s poll.
Read the letter:
Letter: Blood on their hands — A call for real leadership in Vancouver
Vancouver resident Justin Forsman calls for bold new leadership in a public letter.
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