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COPE is committed to social justice, democracy, open and accessible government, environmental sustainability and economic security for all Vancouver residents.
COPE 致力為溫哥華居民追求社會正義、民主、開放親民的政府、環境永續以及經濟安全。
Ang COPE ay nagbitaw ng salita na isasakatuparan niya ang katarungang panlipunan, demokrasya, pamahalaang mapagkakatiwalaan at malalapitan, pagpapanatili sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran at kapanatagan ng kabuhayan sa kagalingan ng lahat ng taga-Vancouver.
COPE proposes budget solutions that don’t cut services
COPE councilors David Cadman and Ellen Woodsworth are proposing budget solutions that don’t cut into services, lose workers’ jobs or put the tax burden on residents.
Proposed solutions to close the approximate $29 million budget gap include:
*Putting a true freeze on hiring. This means freezing management positions as well as city worker positions.
*Ending the practice of “forgiving” parking tickets.
*Demanding that VANOC help cover the losses in parking revenue from street closures during the Olympics.
Proposed solutions to close the approximate $29 million budget gap include:
*Putting a true freeze on hiring. This means freezing management positions as well as city worker positions.
*Ending the practice of “forgiving” parking tickets.
*Demanding that VANOC help cover the losses in parking revenue from street closures during the Olympics.
December 1, 2009: budget consultation, women ski jumpers and Olympic by-laws
Budget consultation -- forum TODAY and public meeting Thursday
The public will have only two more chances to voice their concerns about $28.1 million in proposed cuts to libraries, community centres, parks and other city services.
First, complete Think City's 2010 Citizen Budget survey by Dec. 1 (today!) at http://www.thinkcity.ca/citizen_budget_2010_survey.
Second, speak at city council's special pubic hearing on the budget on Dec. 3 where Think City will also present the results of the Citizen
Budget survey.
The public will have only two more chances to voice their concerns about $28.1 million in proposed cuts to libraries, community centres, parks and other city services.
First, complete Think City's 2010 Citizen Budget survey by Dec. 1 (today!) at http://www.thinkcity.ca/citizen_budget_2010_survey.
Second, speak at city council's special pubic hearing on the budget on Dec. 3 where Think City will also present the results of the Citizen
Budget survey.
Olympic sponsors asked to take a stand on discrimination against women
Immediate Release: Nov 25, 2009
Olympic sponsors asked to take a stand on discrimination against women
In a letter sent last week, COPE councilors David Cadman and Ellen Woodsworth, called on Olympic sponsors to pressure the IOC to allow women ski jumpers to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
Olympic sponsors asked to take a stand on discrimination against women
In a letter sent last week, COPE councilors David Cadman and Ellen Woodsworth, called on Olympic sponsors to pressure the IOC to allow women ski jumpers to compete in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
“Freebie” motion coming to City Council – trash and treasure
Next week, COPE Councillor David Cadman will be bringing a motion to council asking the City Manager to report back on the feasibility of neighbourhood giveaway program so that residents of Vancouver can give away household items to neighbours.
Similar programs occur in Ottawa, Winnipeg and several other cities across North America. This project would have an emphasis on the often neglected “re-use” portion of the three “R’s” – important in a time when the City is looking for new ways to deal with waste.
Similar programs occur in Ottawa, Winnipeg and several other cities across North America. This project would have an emphasis on the often neglected “re-use” portion of the three “R’s” – important in a time when the City is looking for new ways to deal with waste.
Motion on violence against women being brought to council
COPE Councillor Ellen Woodsworth has submitted a resolution to council supporting the We Can End All Violence Against Women campaign, which the Women's Advisory Committee of the City of Vancouver has endorsed.
The ‘We Can End All Violence against Women’, or ‘We Can’, is a multi-year, international campaign, which seeks to challenge and change deeply entrenched societal attitudes and practices that support violence against women through a Coalition of over 50 organizations and 500 individuals.
The ‘We Can End All Violence against Women’, or ‘We Can’, is a multi-year, international campaign, which seeks to challenge and change deeply entrenched societal attitudes and practices that support violence against women through a Coalition of over 50 organizations and 500 individuals.
