Rebecca Bligh Wants Vancouver’s Votes for Mayor - The Tyee
“In a time where things feel like the deck is stacked against you, Vancouver can be a city of opportunity that provides pathways to self-determination and one’s own ability to create a life here,” she said in an interview with The Tyee at Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions in late March.
What sets you apart from the other candidates that you see so far running for mayor?
At the end of the day, I have unmatched experience. Both as a city councillor that has chaired various local committees, has sat as a director of Metro Vancouver Regional District, and now as chair of Federation of Canadian Municipalities. I’ve done work to open doors to ensure that Vancouver is well represented in senior-level government conversations about some of our biggest challenges.
And, yeah, I probably bring the most unique experience. Starting out as a 20-year-old that quickly had two kids and was able to build a life here in Vancouver, I think, is a hope and an aspiration that many young people have for themselves.