STAY TUNED FOR MONTHLY UPDATES!
March 2026
Hello folks, March was a bit slower in terms of meetings; for the first time, we did not have Council meetings over spring break, but committees and other work continued. We also celebrated breaking ground for the Inlet Fieldhouse - a very exciting project for our city, which will bring much-needed change rooms, storage, office and community space at Inlet Park/Favelle Field. Port Moody City Council, the Province of B.C., and the Rotary Club of Port Moody broke ground to mark the start of...
February 2026
Hello neighbours, February was a full and eventful month. It began with the Official Community Plan Public Hearing and included many important issues, with key highlights below. On a more celebratory note, I had the pleasure of attending a Lunar New Year concert presented by the Tri-Cities Chinese Community Society, with Councillor Lubik. I also sit on the Metro Vancouver Indigenous Relations Committee and am a team member for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Inclusive Climate Action...
Port Moody’s Housing Debate: What the Data Tells Us
This has been updated to include Part 2 (written on April 14, 2026). Part 1 was originally published on March 8, 2026. Part 1: Housing and Affordability in Port Moody and Our Region In 2025, Metro Vancouver released three major (and related) reports that showed the state of housing in our region and how it relates to affordability. Together, these reports tell a clear story of where we are and where we need to go. You can read these reports here: Regional Housing Needs Report, February 2025...
City Finance Questions
Introduction This is a compilation of questions I have received regarding city finances and taxation. This post is periodically updated as I receive questions. I’ve also written about related financial topics here: Budget Consultation Ideas: What’s possible, what’s not and why Cities with Casinos Pay Less: Why this is a problem for everyone else List of questions asked: Q1: Do we get revenue from Skytrain, Metro pump stations, etc.? Q2: Does density increase tax revenue? If you have questions...
Let’s stay in touch
Questions for me? Or interested in hosting a small get-together and chatting about the future of Port Moody? Send me a note.