Register by Monday to Vote in OneCity’s Mayoral Nomination!

In early February, OneCity members will get a very unique opportunity that no other Vancouver political party members do: voting for the person that will be nominated as the OneCity mayoral candidate in the 2026 Vancouver municipal election.

The Race to Choose OneCity’s Mayoral Candidate

Choosing a good mayoral candidate is critical to show that OneCity is serious about bringing progressive, responsible and transparent decision-making back to City Hall, tackling problems that affect all Vancouverites, especially those who are often neglected by politicians, and building a more affordable, livable and sustainable city. OneCity’s mayoral candidate will become the face of the party and lead the party’s City Council, Park Board and School Board slates in this year’s election. Given that most Vancouverites think that the city is on the wrong track and someone other than Ken Sim should be mayor (Leger, Dec 2025), whoever becomes OneCity’s mayoral candidate will make a difference in this battle for the future of Vancouver.

Thankfully, two amazing individuals have stepped up to the challenge:

Some resources to learn more about both candidates:

• Amanda Burrows

  Executive Director of First United in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

  Community Builder and Non-Profit Leader

  Website | Instagram | LinkedIn

  E-mail: amanda@amandaforvvancouver.ca
  

• William Azaroff

  CEO of Brightside Community Homes

  Community Housing Leader and City Builder

  Website | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn

  E-mail: campaign@williamforvancouver.ca

Having met, chatted and crossed paths with both candidates multiple times since last fall, I have been tremendously impressed by how insightful, sincere, compassionate and forward-thinking both Amanda and William are. Both mayoral nominees have shown incredible passion towards building a city that works for the many, and not the few. While they have differences in their backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and policy focus, I am confident that either candidate will make an incredible mayor for Vancouver. 

I would strongly encourage all OneCity members to make an informed decision by checking out both mayoral candidates’ websites, social media and featured articles. You can also learn more about both mayoral candidates through this page on the OneCity website or this interview conducted by the Cambie Report. You should also attend one of OneCity’s upcoming events if you want to meet with and talk to both candidates in person! 

If you are not yet a OneCity member, keep reading!

Becoming a OneCity Member to Vote

In order to vote for either Amanda or William to become OneCity’s mayoral candidate, you must register to become a OneCity member by end-of-day on January 12th (Monday). Becoming a OneCity member will also allow you to vote in OneCity’s nomination races for City Council, School Board and Park Board later on in the spring. As I plan on seeking OneCity’s nomination to run for City Council, you will also be able to support me by becoming a member and voting for me in the OneCity City Council nomination race.

To become a OneCity member, you must meet the following eligibility:

• Be at least 14 years of age.

• Meet one of the following geographic criteria:

• Be a resident of Vancouver or have a residential address identified as Vancouver by Canada Post (e.g. in Electoral Area A), or;

• Whose primary paid or community leadership work is in Vancouver (i.e. you work or serve on a non-profit board in Vancouver), or;

• Have a child enrolled in a Vancouver public school (e.g. you live in Burnaby but your child goes to school at a VSB school). 

• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. 

• Hold no other municipal civic party memberships in Vancouver.

• Agree to support OneCity's Statement of Values.

• Members of OneCity pay a fee of at least $10/year; if you are unable to pay this fee, please contact info@onecityvancouver.ca.

Sign up to become a OneCity member right here - do it soon or you will miss the mayoral vote!

The 2026 OneCity Annual General Meeting (AGM)

If you choose to become a OneCity member, you might also be interested in attending the OneCity Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place in the evening of February 11th (Wednesday), right after the mayoral nomination vote concludes. The winner of the mayoral nomination race, as well as City Council and School Board candidates approved to run for OneCity nomination, will be announced at the AGM. 

Want to learn more about the OneCity AGM and attend as a member? You will have to become a OneCity member in order to receive more information and RSVP (see link above).