George Affleck

• Vancouver mayor calls for 400% increase to councillors’ discretionary budget

  Vancouver’s mayor is calling for each councillor’s discretionary fund to be immediately increased to $30,000 per year from $6,000.

  Politics

  Jan 28, 2019
  
• Green Party park board candidate calling for booze on the beach in Vancouver

  A Green Party of Vancouver candidate is proposing a pilot project to allow limited alcohol consumption on certain beaches and in certain parks.

  Politics

  Sep 19, 2018
  
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• ‘A real concern for democracy’: Vancouver councillor warns of record low turnout in civic elections

  Affleck says the lack of voter awareness is not just a problem in Vancouver but in municipalities across the province.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2018
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• Comprehensive housing list coming for city of Vancouver

  "It's everything from co-ops to some of the non-market rentals that may be available all in one place, in one easy way to access."

  Education

  Aug 23, 2018
• Councillor calls for review to protect Vancouver’s ‘heart and soul’ small businesses

  "We're seeing the heart and soul of a lot of communities across the city losing those basic things that they need."

  Economy

  Jan 12, 2018
• Gregor Robertson’s political peers weigh in on his legacy, as 3-term mayor bows out

  With the bombshell news that Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson is leaving politics, civic leaders are weighing in.

  Politics

  Jan 10, 2018
• City of Vancouver approves 2018 budget, with a last-minute property tax hike

  Staff had originally recommended a 3.9 per cent property tax hike. It was increased.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2017
• Vancouver Councillor George Affleck won’t be running again next year

  "Making this decision was one of the hardest of my life."

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2017
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• Motion calling for more rangers to deal with dirty needles clears Vancouver Park Board

  "The goal is to have this as part of the budget for 2018."

  Nov 8, 2017
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• City of Vancouver whistleblowers may get better protection after Global News investigations

  Coucillor George Affleck says there's a "definite frustration" by Vancouverites on how the City operates and that many believe there are "inappropriate" things happening within City Hall.

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2017