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# Schools and student support

25 of 30 candidates whose office decides this state a position on it in their own words. 1 give a number for what would change. Measured October 8, 2026.

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

**30**candidates scored on this

**1**state a measurable target

**0**nothing found as of October 8, 2026

## The most complete plan on this so far

![Suzie Mah, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/suzie-mah-640.webp) [Suzie Mah](https://voche.me/candidates/suzie-mah)COPE · School Board**9**of 10 marks

> Resource teachers are critical for supporting our students with learning challenges, and we should not be cutting district-wide supports for librarians and inclusive education

## School Board

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

30 candidates for 9 seats. The Board of Education runs Vancouver public schools, sets catchment boundaries and approves the district budget. Teacher pay and the provincial funding formula are set by the province.

1. <details><summary>**1**![Suzie Mah, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/suzie-mah-320.webp)Suzie MahCOPE**9**of 10</summary>


   > Resource teachers are critical for supporting our students with learning challenges, and we should not be cutting district-wide supports for librarians and inclusive education
   - **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**Two motions carried, four defeated, April 20, 2026.
   - **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 2 commitments 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/suzie-mah#scores">Every mark for Suzie Mah, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

2. <details><summary>**2**![Krista Sigurdson, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/krista-sigurdson-320.webp)Krista SigurdsonOneCity**5**of 10</summary>


   > To ensure that all Vancouver kids have access to excellent public education and child care at their neighbourhood school.
   - **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**Confirmed by independent reporting, January 7, 2021.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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

3. <details><summary>**3**![Melanie Cheng, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/melanie-cheng-320.webp)Melanie ChengCOPE**5**of 10</summary>


   > Melanie has fought hard to protect public school land, strengthen parent voice, and push for transparency and accountability in decision-making.
   - **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, October 1, 2025.
   - **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 2 commitments 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/melanie-cheng#scores">Every mark for Melanie Cheng, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

4. <details><summary>**4**![Christopher Lee (李基鵬), candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/christopher-lee-320.webp)Christopher Lee (李基鵬)OneCity**5**of 10</summary>


   > He will support hiring more counsellors and support staff, restoring and expanding the specialized programs the VSB has cut, strengthening school food programs, and ensuring students with the greatest needs receive the resources they deserve.
   - **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**Confirmed by an official record, August 5, 2024.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

   Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/christopher-lee#scores">Every mark for Christopher Lee (李基鵬), with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

5. <details><summary>**5**![Steve Cardwell, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/steve-cardwell-320.webp)Steve CardwellOneCity**5**of 10</summary>


   > DO NOT SELL OFF SCHOOL LANDS
   - **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**Confirmed by the Vancouver School Board's own announcement, September 29, 2016.
   - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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

6. <details><summary>**6**![Darren Boidman, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/darren-boidman-320.webp)Darren BoidmanVancouver Liberals**4**of 10</summary>


   > He wants to ensure that arts programs are supported and strengthened, and not viewed as expendable during difficult budget decisions.
   - **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 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/darren-boidman#scores">Every mark for Darren Boidman, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

7. <details><summary>**7**![Tasha Doucas, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/tasha-doucas-320.webp)Tasha DoucasVote Vancouver**4**of 10</summary>


   > Tasha is committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
   - **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.

   Vote 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/tasha-doucas#scores">Every mark for Tasha Doucas, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

8. <details><summary>**8**![Mandy Potter, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/mandy-potter-320.webp)Mandy PotterVote Vancouver**4**of 10</summary>


   > help strengthen public education, support student success
   - **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.

   Vote 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/mandy-potter#scores">Every mark for Mandy Potter, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

9. <details><summary>**9**![Amarys Joseph, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/amarys-joseph-320.webp)Amarys JosephVote Vancouver**4**of 10</summary>


   > to shape the way education services are delivered in Vancouver
   - **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.

   Vote 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/amarys-joseph#scores">Every mark for Amarys Joseph, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

10. <details><summary>**10**![Kat Nystedt, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/kat-nystedt-320.webp)Kat NystedtTEAM for a Livable Vancouver**4**of 10</summary>


    > Pause the rollout of Microsoft Copilot 13+ in secondary schools until research shows that the benefits outweigh the risks
    - **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.

    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/kat-nystedt#scores">Every mark for Kat Nystedt, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

11. <details><summary>**11**![Derrick O'Keefe, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/derrick-o-keefe-320.webp)Derrick O'KeefeCOPE**4**of 10</summary>


    > fully funded and high quality education for all students
    - **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 2 commitments 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/derrick-o-keefe#scores">Every mark for Derrick O'Keefe, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

12. <details><summary>**12**![Gwen Giesbrecht, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/gwen-giesbrecht-320.webp)Gwen GiesbrechtCOPE**4**of 10</summary>


    > Gwen will fight to use public land for community good, not subsidise budget shortfalls, and for every student to have access to school meal programs.
    - **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 2 commitments 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/gwen-giesbrecht#scores">Every mark for Gwen Giesbrecht, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

13. <details><summary>**13**![Julie Strilesky, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/julie-strilesky-320.webp)Julie StrileskyGreen Party of Vancouver**4**of 10</summary>


    > advocating for systemic changes, because the current system is not working
    - **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.

    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/julie-strilesky#scores">Every mark for Julie Strilesky, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

14. <details><summary>**14**![Alfred Chien (錢育廷), candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/alfred-chien-320.webp)Alfred Chien (錢育廷)ABC Vancouver**3**of 10</summary>


    > he remains committed to strengthening public education, expanding opportunities for students, and building a more inclusive and prosperous 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.
    - **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, Chien voting for the closure at both readings, December 18, 2025.
    - **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 3 commitments 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/alfred-chien#scores">Every mark for Alfred Chien (錢育廷), with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

15. <details><summary>**15**![Rob Nijjar, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/rob-nijjar-320.webp)Rob NijjarABC Vancouver**3**of 10</summary>


    > Rob is running because he believes every student deserves a safe, supportive, and high-quality education.
    - **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: ten student murals hung on Fraser Street in June 2022; the program reached its fifth year in 2026, June 10, 2022.
    - **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 3 commitments 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/rob-nijjar#scores">Every mark for Rob Nijjar, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

16. <details><summary>**16**![Preeti Faridkot, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/preeti-faridkot-320.webp)Preeti FaridkotABC Vancouver**3**of 10</summary>


    > I believe we need to slow down and really look at the evidence before moving ahead.
    - **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**Both carried unanimously, November 26, 2025.
    - **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 3 commitments 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/preeti-faridkot#scores">Every mark for Preeti Faridkot, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

17. <details><summary>**17**![Sherry Breshears, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/sherry-breshears-320.webp)Sherry BreshearsOneCity**3**of 10</summary>


    > OneCity will take a considered approach to AI literacy and engagement that embraces age and stage development gates and guardrails so that children can learn, and their families can have confidence.
    - **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**Published; endorsed by Vancouver DPAC through a district-wide vote, January 23, 2025.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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

18. <details><summary>**18**![Alisha Masongsong, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/alisha-masongsong-320.webp)Alisha MasongsongGreen Party of Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > As a parent, she understands the importance of schools that are safe, inclusive, accessible, and properly resourced so that every child can succeed.
    - **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/alisha-masongsong#scores">Every mark for Alisha Masongsong, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

19. <details><summary>**19**![Isabel Ochoa Prieto, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/isabel-ochoa-prieto-320.webp)Isabel Ochoa PrietoVancouver Liberals**2**of 10</summary>


    > She's running to make sure that current and future students have access to equitable resources, funding, and inclusive spaces to learn and grow.
    - **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.

    Vancouver Liberals 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/isabel-ochoa-prieto#scores">Every mark for Isabel Ochoa Prieto, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

20. <details><summary>**20**![Maria Kritikos, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/maria-kritikos-320.webp)Maria KritikosABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > More teaching assistants &amp; specialized classroom supports
    - **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 3 commitments 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/maria-kritikos#scores">Every mark for Maria Kritikos, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

21. <details><summary>**21**![Matt Kroeker, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/matt-kroeker-320.webp)Matt KroekerABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > Matt is committed to ensuring every student has access to a safe, high-quality, and nurturing education.
    - **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 3 commitments 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/matt-kroeker#scores">Every mark for Matt Kroeker, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

22. <details><summary>**22**![Noosha Mehdian, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/noosha-mehdian-320.webp)Noosha MehdianVancouver Liberals**2**of 10</summary>


    > the ability to use AI responsibly rather than depend on it
    - **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.

    Vancouver Liberals 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/noosha-mehdian#scores">Every mark for Noosha Mehdian, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

23. <details><summary>**23**![Ishi Dinim, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/ishi-dinim-320.webp)Ishi DinimVancouver Liberals**2**of 10</summary>


    > Ishi believes in strong, thriving public education in Vancouver as the knowledge students learn now becomes a tool in their futures.
    - **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.

    Vancouver Liberals 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/ishi-dinim#scores">Every mark for Ishi Dinim, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

24. <details><summary>**24**![Lina Vargas, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/lina-vargas-320.webp)Lina VargasABC Vancouver**2**of 10</summary>


    > every student deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and able to succeed
    - **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 3 commitments 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/lina-vargas#scores">Every mark for Lina Vargas, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

25. <details><summary>**25**![Joshua Cameron, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/joshua-cameron-320.webp)Joshua CameronVancouver Liberals**2**of 10</summary>


    > He wants the school board focused on strong classrooms, responsible use of public dollars, safe and welcoming schools, and meaningful consultation with parents, educators, students, and communities.
    - **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.

    Vancouver Liberals 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/joshua-cameron#scores">Every mark for Joshua Cameron, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

26. <details><summary>**26**![Rory Brown, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/rory-brown-320.webp)Rory BrownOneCity**1**of 10</summary>

    - **0 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**No position found by voche.me as of October 4, 2026.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No statement to read.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No statement to read.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No statement to read.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No statement to read.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Done. Elected for 2016 to 2017; already president in May 2016, May 17, 2016.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

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

27. <details><summary>**27**![Travers Fenton, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/travers-fenton-320.webp)Travers FentonTrueBlue Vancouver**1**of 10</summary>

    - **1 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Party platform; candidate not quoted. TrueBlue Vancouver publishes 1 commitment 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.

    TrueBlue 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/travers-fenton#scores">Every mark for Travers Fenton, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

28. <details><summary>**28**![Blair Coleman, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/blair-coleman-320.webp)Blair ColemanTrueBlue Vancouver**1**of 10</summary>

    - **1 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Party platform; candidate not quoted. TrueBlue Vancouver publishes 1 commitment 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.

    TrueBlue 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/blair-coleman#scores">Every mark for Blair Coleman, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

29. <details><summary>**29**![Shirley Sio (邵己凌), candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/shirley-sio-320.webp)Shirley Sio (邵己凌)ABC Vancouver**1**of 10</summary>

    - **1 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**Party platform; candidate not quoted. ABC Vancouver publishes 3 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 3 commitments 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/shirley-sio#scores">Every mark for Shirley Sio (邵己凌), with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

30. <details><summary>**30**![Christopher JK Richardson, candidate portrait](https://voche.me/images/candidates/christopher-jk-richardson-320.webp)Christopher JK RichardsonIndependent**1**of 10</summary>

    - **0 of 2****A position in the candidate’s own words**No position found by voche.me as of October 4, 2026.
    - **0 of 2****Names a mechanism the office controls**No statement to read.
    - **0 of 2****States a measurable target**No statement to read.
    - **0 of 1****States a cost or funding source**No statement to read.
    - **0 of 1****States a timeline**No statement to read.
    - **1 of 1****A dated, sourced action on the issue**Carried 6 to 2, April 20, 2026.
    - **0 of 1****Answered the voche.me question on the issue**The questionnaire has not been sent yet. No candidate has this point.

    Search log: 7 of 7 steps done. <a href="https://voche.me/candidates/christopher-jk-richardson#scores">Every mark for Christopher JK Richardson, with the sentence it was read in</a></details>

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

A zero records what we could find as of October 8, 2026, and never that a candidate has no view. If a page was missed, [tell the editors](https://voche.me/report) and the score changes with a dated note. [The full method and the bias table](https://voche.me/scores/method)

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