Richmond Citizens’ Association slate of five candidates aims at affordability in Oct. 17 election

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This sponsored advertiser-written slate says the Richmond Citizens’ Association is running five candidates for Richmond city council for the Oct. 17 municipal election: Alton Cheung, Vincent Li, Keefer Pelech, Tamás Revóczi and Milly Yee.

The candidate group said it brings together “the perspectives of parents, climate activists, union organizers and business owners,” and organized its campaign around five “pillars”: affordable homes, better transit, safe communities, healthy communities and citizen engagement.

Cheung, described as a 44-year Richmond resident living in the Brighouse area, said he is a personal trainer for the City of Richmond and a union representative and organizer with CUPE 718, adding that “the city needs to do a better job of representing its citizens.”

Li, described as a 32-year resident of Capstan Village who runs a commercial law firm in Richmond, said he wants to ensure “every contract the city signs with vendors and service providers is fair to both parties and a responsible use of tax dollars.”

Pelech, identified as a South Arm resident who has lived in Richmond for more than 30 years, said his work for the provincial government has involved expanding mental health services in Richmond and he wants to advocate for increased funding for local services.

Revóczi, described as president of the Sea Island Community Association and a Burkeville resident, said he would be “the first council member from Sea Island in recent history” and said his experience includes understanding “the challenges faced by people navigating life in a new country.”

Yee, described as a lifelong Richmondite living in the Broadmoor neighbourhood, said families have raised difficulties finding daycare and youth activities and that “no parent should have to take their child to work in the morning because daycare or school doesn’t start early enough.”

The notice credits campaign authorization to Samia Khan, Financial Agent for the Richmond Citizens’ Association. The evidence provided also says more information is available at richmondcitizens.ca.