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# Parks and recreation

33 of 35 candidates whose office decides this state a position on it in their own words. 10 give a number for what would change. Measured October 4, 2026.

[Weight this issue and reorder the race](https://voche.me/scores/rank#office=park-board&parks=3) [All 12 issues](https://voche.me/scores)

**35**candidates scored on this

**10**state a measurable target

**0**nothing found as of October 4, 2026

## The most complete plan on this so far

![Jon Girard, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/jon-girard-640.webp) [Jon Girard](https://voche.me/candidates/jon-girard)TEAM for a Livable Vancouver · Park Board**9**of 10 marks

> Halt the Aquatic Centre project and reopen the planning.

## Park Board

[Reorder this race by your issues](https://voche.me/scores/rank#office=park-board&parks=3)

35 candidates for 7 seats. Vancouver is the only major city in Canada with a separately elected park board. Its seven commissioners control parks, community centres, pools, rinks and beaches.

1. <details><summary>**1**![Jon Girard, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/jon-girard-320.webp)Jon GirardTEAM for a Livable Vancouver**9**of 10</summary>


   > Halt the Aquatic Centre project and reopen the planning.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Petition argued; the court dismissed it on September 15, 2026, June 19, 2026.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   TEAM for a Livable Vancouver publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/jon-girard#scores">Every mark for Jon Girard, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

2. <details><summary>**2**![Tom Digby, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/tom-digby-320.webp)Tom DigbyGreen Party of Vancouver**9**of 10</summary>


   > with algae blooms and fish die-off becoming an increasingly regular occurrence, it’s important we act now and explore long-term solutions for the area’s ecological health
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Amendment carried 3 to 2, February 25, 2025.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   Green Party of Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/tom-digby#scores">Every mark for Tom Digby, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

3. <details><summary>**3**![Sacia Burton, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/sacia-burton-320.webp)Sacia BurtonCOPE**7**of 10</summary>


   > Work with City Council to secure renewal funding for Renfrew, Strathcona, and Thunderbird community centers, and ensure that community center renewal is prioritized through a fair and impartial metric.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
   - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   COPE publishes 3 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/sacia-burton#scores">Every mark for Sacia Burton, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

4. <details><summary>**4**![Jas Virdi, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/jas-virdi-320.webp)Jas VirdiABC Vancouver**7**of 10</summary>


   > I'll continue advocating until South Vancouver gets the pools and investment our community deserves.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
   - **1 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Approved, January 23, 2024.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 6 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/jas-virdi#scores">Every mark for Jas Virdi, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

5. <details><summary>**5**![Tyler Petersen, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/tyler-petersen-320.webp)Tyler PetersenOneCity**6**of 10</summary>


   > Now they're running to bring that same approach to the Park Board - improving affordability, advancing equity, and rebuilding the trust past city governments have lost.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
   - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
   - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   OneCity publishes 1 commitment on this issue, none with a number in them. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/tyler-petersen#scores">Every mark for Tyler Petersen, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

6. <details><summary>**6**![John Irwin, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/john-irwin-320.webp)John IrwinOneCity**6**of 10</summary>


   > Renewal is very important, as our community centres and our parks are the glue that keeps our society together during trying times.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
   - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
   - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Carried unanimously at the Park Board Committee, May 27, 2019, May 27, 2019.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   OneCity publishes 1 commitment on this issue, none with a number in them. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/john-irwin#scores">Every mark for John Irwin, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

7. <details><summary>**7**![Mayeli Alvarez, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/mayeli-alvarez-320.webp)Mayeli AlvarezTEAM for a Livable Vancouver**6**of 10</summary>


   > She believes that parks and recreational facilities are our greatest tools for preventative care, both mental and physical.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
   - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
   - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
   - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Petition dismissed, September 15, 2026.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   TEAM for a Livable Vancouver publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/mayeli-alvarez#scores">Every mark for Mayeli Alvarez, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

8. <details><summary>**8**![Michael Robert Caditz, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/michael-robert-caditz-320.webp)Michael Robert CaditzIndependent Parks Party**6**of 10</summary>


   > We will declare that parks are to remain fully in the public domain, not to be transferred in whole or part to the private sector.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
   - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
   - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   Independent Parks Party publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/michael-robert-caditz#scores">Every mark for Michael Robert Caditz, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

9. <details><summary>**9**![Niknaz Alemi, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/niknaz-alemi-320.webp)Niknaz AlemiIndependent Parks Party**6**of 10</summary>


   > They clean our air, cool our neighbourhoods, provide habitat for wildlife, and create places where people can connect, play, and recharge.
   - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
   - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
   - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
   - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
   - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   Independent Parks Party publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/niknaz-alemi#scores">Every mark for Niknaz Alemi, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

10. <details><summary>**10**![Stephen Menon, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/stephen-menon-320.webp)Stephen MenonVote Vancouver**5**of 10</summary>


    > ensuring that our most important community spaces (parks, beaches, community centre’s) are set up to meet current and future needs
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vote Vancouver publishes 1 commitment on this issue, none with a number in them. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/stephen-menon#scores">Every mark for Stephen Menon, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

11. <details><summary>**11**![Mark Halyk, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/mark-halyk-320.webp)Mark HalykVancouver Liberals**5**of 10</summary>


    > I’m immensely proud of the work I was able to do at the Park Board in making our food operations and sourcing strategy profitable and hyperlocal, and it’s work like that I would love to continue to champion with the Vancouver Liberals as a Park Board Commissioner
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Approved, April 22, 2026.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vancouver Liberals publishes 7 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/mark-halyk#scores">Every mark for Mark Halyk, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

12. <details><summary>**12**![Summit Wannamaker, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/summit-wannamaker-320.webp)Summit WannamakerVote Vancouver**5**of 10</summary>


    > He is a strong believer that the priority of the park board should be to create spaces of community, while simultaneously contributing to a healthier population.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **1 of 1****States a timeline**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vote Vancouver publishes 1 commitment on this issue, none with a number in them. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/summit-wannamaker#scores">Every mark for Summit Wannamaker, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

13. <details><summary>**13**![Spencer van Vloten, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/spencer-van-vloten-320.webp)Spencer van VlotenGreen Party of Vancouver**5**of 10</summary>


    > But in recent years they have been neglected, with millions in cuts and 72 percent of the city's facilities in poor condition.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Reported by an independent outlet, January 27, 2024.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Green Party of Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 6 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/spencer-van-vloten#scores">Every mark for Spencer van Vloten, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

14. <details><summary>**14**![Scott Jensen, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/scott-jensen-320.webp)Scott JensenVancouver Liberals**5**of 10</summary>


    > the Park Board has been able to implement 90% of the infrastructure plan, which includes two new community centres coming to Vancouver
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Amendment carried 5 to 1, with one abstention, May 29, 2023.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vancouver Liberals publishes 7 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/scott-jensen#scores">Every mark for Scott Jensen, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

15. <details><summary>**15**![Wah Gee, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/wah-gee-320.webp)Wah GeeTEAM for a Livable Vancouver**5**of 10</summary>


    > One of his priorities if elected is to keep parks and recreation affordable and accessible, especially for low-income families, seniors and youth.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **1 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    TEAM for a Livable Vancouver publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/wah-gee#scores">Every mark for Wah Gee, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

16. <details><summary>**16**![Leonard Vanderstar, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/leonard-vanderstar-320.webp)Leonard VanderstarIndependent Parks Party**4**of 10</summary>


    > I became very concerned about how Vancouver parks are being managed, specifically, deviation from ensuring lasting ecological sustainability, affordable access, quality of experience and shifts to privatization and corporatization.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Independent Parks Party publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/leonard-vanderstar#scores">Every mark for Leonard Vanderstar, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

17. <details><summary>**17**![Jamie Han, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/jamie-han-320.webp)Jamie HanCOPE**4**of 10</summary>


    > Jamie Han is fighting for real investment in public parks and recreation, not bare minimum upkeep while Ken Sim and ABC give tax-cuts to the super rich.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    COPE publishes 3 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/jamie-han#scores">Every mark for Jamie Han, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

18. <details><summary>**18**![Shayla Bird, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/shayla-bird-320.webp)Shayla BirdVancouver Liberals**4**of 10</summary>


    > Shayla is passionate about investing in and revitalizing recreational centres and green spaces that reflect the diverse needs of Vancouver communities
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vancouver Liberals publishes 7 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/shayla-bird#scores">Every mark for Shayla Bird, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

19. <details><summary>**19**![Cam Rothery, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/cam-rothery-320.webp)Cam RotheryIndependent Parks Party**4**of 10</summary>


    > Cam believes that our parks, community centres, and community programs should be accessible, well maintained, and affordable for every citizen—no matter their background or social standing.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Independent Parks Party publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/cam-rothery#scores">Every mark for Cam Rothery, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

20. <details><summary>**20**![Amanda Bains, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/amanda-bains-320.webp)Amanda BainsVancouver Liberals**4**of 10</summary>


    > renovating and retrofitting aging facilities, ensuring maintenance is diligent
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **2 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vancouver Liberals publishes 7 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/amanda-bains#scores">Every mark for Amanda Bains, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

21. <details><summary>**21**![Dominic Denofrio, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/dominic-denofrio-320.webp)Dominic DenofrioOneCity**4**of 10</summary>


    > He’s running to make sure that the whole city, particularly the underserved neighbourhoods in South Vancouver, get the well-maintained parks, community centres, and recreation facilities they need.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **2 of 2****States a measurable target**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    OneCity publishes 1 commitment on this issue, none with a number in them. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 6 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/dominic-denofrio#scores">Every mark for Dominic Denofrio, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

22. <details><summary>**22**![T'uy't'tanat Cease Wyss, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/t-uy-t-tanat-cease-wyss-320.webp)T'uy't'tanat Cease WyssCOPE**3**of 10</summary>


    > T'uy't'tanat Cease Wyss is an Indigenous matriarch of the Skwxwu7mesh, Sto:lo and Hawaiian people, who understands the critical role our Park Board has in strengthening and preserving our green spaces.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Completed, September 7, 2019.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    COPE publishes 3 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/t-uy-t-tanat-cease-wyss#scores">Every mark for T'uy't'tanat Cease Wyss, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

23. <details><summary>**23**![Amir Bajehkian, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/amir-bajehkian-320.webp)Amir BajehkianVancouver Liberals**3**of 10</summary>


    > Amir is an ardent supporter of the Vancouver Liberals’ $1.35B plan to renew our community centres, parks, and pools as they need to be vibrant and usable for generations to come following years of neglect.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **1 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vancouver Liberals publishes 7 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/amir-bajehkian#scores">Every mark for Amir Bajehkian, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

24. <details><summary>**24**![Tricia Barker, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/tricia-barker-320.webp)Tricia BarkerVancouver Liberals**3**of 10</summary>


    > Tricia wants to become a Park Board Commissioner to make parks and community assets more accessible to seniors and people with disabilities.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Passed unanimously, April 1, 2019.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Vancouver Liberals publishes 7 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 6 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/tricia-barker#scores">Every mark for Tricia Barker, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

25. <details><summary>**25**![Allan Fawley, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/allan-fawley-320.webp)Allan FawleyTEAM for a Livable Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > Allan believes parks and recreation facilities are essential public infrastructure: places to play, neighbours to connect, people to be active, and everyone to enjoy the natural beauty that makes Vancouver exceptional.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    TEAM for a Livable Vancouver publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/allan-fawley#scores">Every mark for Allan Fawley, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

26. <details><summary>**26**![Tamiko Suzuki, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/tamiko-suzuki-320.webp)Tamiko SuzukiCOPE**2**of 10</summary>


    > I'm running to upgrade neglected parks, expand our tree canopy to protect neighborhoods from extreme heat, restore natural ecosystems, and grow the green spaces that will make this city livable for generations.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    COPE publishes 3 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/tamiko-suzuki#scores">Every mark for Tamiko Suzuki, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

27. <details><summary>**27**![Marie Rogers, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/marie-rogers-320.webp)Marie RogersABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > she is committed to protecting park lands, planning for facilities across the city, and ensuring Vancouverites have open, accessible places to play, gather and enjoy.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/marie-rogers#scores">Every mark for Marie Rogers, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

28. <details><summary>**28**![Breanne Smart, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/breanne-smart-320.webp)Breanne SmartGreen Party of Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > She is a huge advocate for kid and adult access to not just natural green space, but artificial turf, paved tracks, and hardwood courts.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Green Party of Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/breanne-smart#scores">Every mark for Breanne Smart, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

29. <details><summary>**29**![Christian Kyle, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/christian-kyle-320.webp)Christian KyleABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > If elected to the Park Board, Christian will dedicate himself fully to keeping our public spaces safe and functional for all Vancouverites to treat as their third spaces.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/christian-kyle#scores">Every mark for Christian Kyle, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

30. <details><summary>**30**![Alex Tkach, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/alex-tkach-320.webp)Alex TkachTEAM for a Livable Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > Alex is a fierce defender of Langara Golf Course and all Vancouver public green spaces, beaches and urban forest for families, seniors and future generations.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    TEAM for a Livable Vancouver publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/alex-tkach#scores">Every mark for Alex Tkach, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

31. <details><summary>**31**![Chris Qiu (仇云霞), candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/chris-qiu-320.webp)Chris Qiu (仇云霞)ABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > As a Park Board candidate, Chris is committed to keeping Vancouver's parks and recreation facilities safe, clean, accessible, and well-maintained.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/chris-qiu#scores">Every mark for Chris Qiu (仇云霞), with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

32. <details><summary>**32**![Cheryl Grant, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/cheryl-grant-320.webp)Cheryl GrantABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > improve parks and recreation facilities, support accessible and vibrant community centres
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/cheryl-grant#scores">Every mark for Cheryl Grant, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

33. <details><summary>**33**![Jay Bailey, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/jay-bailey-320.webp)Jay BaileyABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > He is committed to ensuring Vancouver's parks continue to serve residents today while being responsibly stewarded for future generations.
    - **2 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Stated by the candidate.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No instrument the office controls is named.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No number for what would exist or change.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No cost or funding source.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No date or term milestone.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/jay-bailey#scores">Every mark for Jay Bailey, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

34. <details><summary>**34**![Stephen Molnar, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/stephen-molnar-320.webp)Stephen MolnarABC Vancouver**1**of 10</summary>

    - **1 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Party platform; candidate not quoted. ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    ABC Vancouver publishes 5 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/stephen-molnar#scores">Every mark for Stephen Molnar, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

35. <details><summary>**35**![Brynja Marshall, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/brynja-marshall-320.webp)Brynja MarshallIndependent Parks Party**1**of 10</summary>

    - **1 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Party platform; candidate not quoted. Independent Parks Party publishes 9 commitments on this issue.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**Party text earns no points here; the statement must be the candidate’s own.
    - **0 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**No dated public action on this issue found.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Independent Parks Party publishes 9 commitments on this issue, at least one with a number in it. Party text earns the position mark at one and nothing else: the rest of the rubric asks what this candidate said.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/brynja-marshall#scores">Every mark for Brynja Marshall, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

Recount these rows: [CSV](https://voche.me/scores-data/parks.csv) or [JSON](https://voche.me/scores-data/parks.json)

## How a mark on this issue is earned

The score counts how complete and checkable the published plan on this issue is. Whether the plan would work is a separate question, left to the reader.

- **A position in the candidate’s own words**2 marks

  Two points for a statement on the issue that names the candidate as the person who will act. One point when only the party’s platform covers the issue and the candidate is not quoted.
- **Names a mechanism the office controls**2 marks

  The candidate’s own statement names an instrument the elected body can adopt by its own vote: a bylaw, a budget line, a fee, a program, a land decision, a Board policy.
- **States a measurable target**2 marks

  A number with a unit that describes what will exist or change: homes, spaces, days, kilometres, a percentage.
- **States a cost or funding source**1 mark

  A dollar figure for the measure, or a named source of the money.
- **States a timeline**1 mark

  A date, a year, or a term milestone such as the first budget.
- **A dated, sourced action on the issue**1 mark

  A motion, a vote, a program delivered, a report authored or an organization led, in any public role, with a date and a source.
- **Answered the voche.me question on the issue**1 mark

  The same question went to every candidate in the office. An answer that names the candidate earns the point.

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