“I know Iona as an experienced, patient, thoughtful and measured community leader that makes space for many perspectives and especially those who are often denied voice in decision-making spaces. Iona has deep experience with city decision-making processes and long term community planning, positioning her to address the challenges facing our neighbourhoods - I am proud to support Iona in her run for Vancouver City Council and look forward to the good work she will lead.”

“Iona Bonamis is a candidate that I’m excited to support. She not only has significant relevant experience, but even more importantly she brings the values that I’m looking for in a candidate: she is brave, inclusive, and brings a solution-focused attitude to our toughest problems. She’s been showing up and doing the work in Vancouver for years and will bring much needed voices into the political conversation. Iona has my full and enthusiastic support to be a OneCity council candidate.”

“Iona Bonamis would be an exceptional City Councillor. She worked as a Senior Transportation Planner at the City for over 5 years prior to working at TransLink as a Lead Planner. She has a strong understanding of where city challenges lie, what solutions are within the City’s powers and how Vancouver can work with higher levels of government to get things done.”

“Iona is deeply involved in numerous communities across the City, always looking for opportunities to elevate voices that are under-represented, advance social and environmental justice, and connect people with one another. Iona would be an excellent Councillor, applying her professional skills, community organizing experiences, and her collaborative approach to help steer Vancouver towards being a more resilient and inclusive city.”

“I first met Iona as a fellow City Council candidate and I was immediately impressed with how hard-working, collaborative, and knowledgeable she was. Working closely with her to rebuild the OneCity Engagement Committee showed me the depth of her commitment to her community and her city, as well as her stellar leadership skills. I'm proud to endorse Iona because she brings exactly what Vancouver needs most to City Council: competence, compassion, and thoughtfulness.”

“I am delighted that Iona is running to be on Vancouver City Council. I have known Iona for many years as a co-worker and friend. She is passionate and hard working and cares deeply about equity and sustainable communities. As a Senior Transportation Planner at the City of Vancouver, Iona was in a great position to learn how the city works from the inside, and what it takes to get projects across the line. She works hard and is committed to working across silos to bring people together with a shared vision.  She cares deeply about the issues, but cares equally about people, and their everyday experiences. Iona will make an excellent addition to City Council.”

Iona understands the need for more housing as part of mixed-use, climate-friendly communities. As a transportation planner, she also knows how to collaborate well with people with different perspectives and meaningfully engage the public and what levers to pull at City Hall to make change happen. She would be a strong, effective voice on Vancouver City Council.