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Dated coverage of Common Sense, each entry naming its publisher and date. This is an index of other people's reporting, not our own.
DATED COVERAGE
Reporting on Common Sense
Richmond Votes: Setting campaigns aside, Richmond trustees prepare for new term
Richmond News ·
Alice Wong, with Common Sense Alliance, was one of five returning trustees re-elected. The new board meets first on November 4, 2026.
Richmond Votes: Five fresh faces on Richmond city council
Richmond News ·
Former MP Kenny Chiu, of the Common Sense slate, was one of four new councillors, alongside three from Advance Richmond.
Richmond Votes: 29 council candidates face off in debate
Richmond News ·
At the Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition's debate, Chiu said it is not realistic to expect housing to be solved by one level of government. Thomas Leung framed drug use as a health issue.
Richmond Votes: School trustee candidate Alice Wong
Richmond News ·
Wong's questionnaire answers: yes to more basics, more trades education, drug awareness in high school, more support workers and SOGI policies; no to banning cellphones or artificial intelligence and to school districts setting tax rates.
Former Richmond MP vies for city council seat in fall election
Richmond News ·
Kenny Chiu, Thomas Leung, Glenda Strang and Alice Wong announced their candidacy on July 29, 2026 as the Common Sense Alliance, with MP Chak Au as policy adviser. Chiu said he was running for council, not mayor.
Richmond council votes 8-1 to explore safe drug consumption site
Richmond News ·
Former MP Kenny Chiu joined Sheldon Starrett's press conference against the motion to explore a consumption site at Richmond Hospital. The report predates the organization.
Sources
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- Register of Elector Organizations by Jurisdiction, as of October 30, 2026 Elections BC · published · checked
- Elector organizations: registration and financial reporting Elections BC · checked
- Financial Reports and Political Contributions System: local elections scanned reports search Elections BC · checked
- Declaration of Election by Voting, September 21, 2026 City of Richmond · published · checked
- Declaration of Official Election Results, October 21, 2026 City of Richmond · published · checked
- Candidate profile: Kenny Chiu, statement to the City City of Richmond · checked
- Candidate profile: Thomas Leung, statement to the City City of Richmond · checked
- Candidate profile: Glenda Strang, statement to the City City of Richmond · checked
- Candidate profile: Alice Wong, statement to the City City of Richmond · checked
- Common Sense Alliance: home page SAYS SO ITSELFCommon Sense Alliance Association · checked
- Common Sense Alliance: Core Values and Pillars SAYS SO ITSELFCommon Sense Alliance Association · checked
- Common Sense Alliance: Our Candidates SAYS SO ITSELFCommon Sense Alliance Association · checked
- Former Richmond MP vies for city council seat in fall election Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond Votes: School trustee candidate Alice Wong Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond Votes - Column: Breaking down Richmond's school board candidates Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond Votes: 29 council candidates face off in debate Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond Votes: Five fresh faces on Richmond city council Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond Votes: Setting campaigns aside, Richmond trustees prepare for new term Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond council votes 8-1 to explore safe drug consumption site Richmond News · published · checked
- Richmond election results in minimal change Richmond Sentinel · published · checked