Sam Sullivan CM

Former Mayor of Vancouver. Order of Canada.

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

@NewWestTimes Powerful and wise testimony from someone who has lived it and seen it all. Thank you!

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

My latest Op-Ed in the @VancouverSun: Vancouver doesn't have an empty house problem, it has an empty bedroom problem
Read it here: https://t.co/JXzqWpvxZ6

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

https://t.co/mTuaOQzpuZ
First Responder hero fired for opposing name change.

[Global Civic Policy @GlobalCivic]

1/10 Is the #DowntownEastside a creation of government?
The term Downtown Eastside was introduced to the #Vancouver public in 1973. That year, the city formed the Downtown Eastside Residents Association to housing and support low-income residents.
Watch: https://t.co/qaz0ScfexF

[Global Civic Policy @GlobalCivic]

2/10 Is the #DowntownEastside a creation of government? The City of #Vancouver began closing down nearly all of the SRO Rooming Houses in single-family neighborhoods, which led to unforeseen consequences, including street homelessness.
Learn more:
https://t.co/qaz0ScfexF

[Global Civic Policy @GlobalCivic]

3/10 Is the Downtown Eastside a creation of government?
Individuals affected by the closure of SRO Rooming Houses in #Vancouver reported being on the streets due to this action. Since then, the situation in the Downtown Eastside has worsened.
Learn more:
https://t.co/qaz0ScfexF

[Global Civic Policy @GlobalCivic]

4/10 Is the Downtown Eastside a creation of government? The journey to improve the lives of those in the #Vancouver #DowntownEastside begins with understanding the complex history of this area.
Watch the full video online to learn more:
https://t.co/qaz0ScfexF

[Global Civic Policy @GlobalCivic]

5/10 The Downtown Eastside now faces unprecedented overdose deaths, untreated illnesses and business bankruptcies. Is there a jurisdiction where a population of drug-addicted homeless individuals has been successfully reintegrated into society?
Learn more:
https://t.co/qaz0ScfexF

[Global Civic Policy @GlobalCivic]

6/10 The situation in the #Vancouver #DowntownEastside calls for a reevaluation of the policies that have shaped this community. By understanding the past, we can work towards creating a healthier and more inclusive future.
Watch the full video here:
https://t.co/qaz0ScfexF

[Trevor Halford @TrevHal]

The BC NDP are meeting in Victoria but they refuse to let us do our jobs in the legislature. Bills will get pushed through without proper accountability. This is unacceptable, undemocratic and secretive. #letuswork #stophiding #bcpoli

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

Chief Gibby Jacob initiated the Four Host First Nations embrace of the 2010 Winter Olympics, catalyzed the remarkable indigenous led real estate developments, and championed the future economic prosperity of the Squamish people. https://t.co/1vYpUrbLVC #PublicSalon

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

The October 26 #PublicSalon will feature talks on Vancouver’s challenging issues. @_DrScott_ @ellisbross @somers_research Michael Goldberg,
Chief Gibby Jacob, Bob Williams & Judy Graves
Tickets https://t.co/zGbpD6VgcB

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

Join us to hear from
Judy Graves - Homeless Advocate
Dr. Scott MacDonald - Addiction Expert
and others
#Mentalhealth #addiction #homelessness

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

Talks on Vancouver’s challenging issues.
Oct 26 the Public Salon will feature speakers related to the themes of the new Global Civic Think Tank including affordable housing, healing the DTES, amplifying the voices of indigenous leaders working towards economic reconciliation.

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

Oct 26 the Public Salon will feature speakers related to the themes of the new Global Civic Think Tank including affordable housing, healing the DTES, amplifying the voices of indigenous leaders working towards economic reconciliation.

[Christopher Cheung ✍️ (Find me on Bluesky!) @bychrischeung]

@JenStDen brb, setting up a historical moments plaque at the no frills

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

@RunnymedeSoc @AllardLaw @Princeton @McCormickProf Pleased to see the @RunnymedeSoc is hosting these events with great speakers.

[Runnymede Society @RunnymedeSoc]

📢We are delighted to announce that our @AllardLaw chapter will be hosting @Princeton's @McCormickProf on Tuesday, September 27. The event will take place at the law school's Lew Forum and all are welcome to attend.

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

@davidhbrett @New_Westminster @fabulavancouver @NewWestChamber @DowntownNewWest @MyUptown Interesting that the Council invokes 'Reconciliation' to get rid of word 'Royal'. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission rejected name changes. This is freelancing. They are opposing Reconciliation by this action. https://t.co/o7GWwMe0Cq

[Sam Sullivan CM @sam_sullivan]

The NPA/Sutton Brown planned 8 West End traffic calming projects west of Denman. TEAM reduced this and only 5 were built. May 13, 1975 TEAM canceled "traffic barriers east of Denman" which were only revived in the 1980s