Endorsements for Angela Girard
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What North Vancouver Residents are
saying about
ANGELA GIRARD
“I am pleased to provide this endorsement of Angela Girard’s run for a third term as a CNV councillor: she is a most worthy candidate as we have seen many times over her past two terms. She is extremely hard-working, is very well-informed, and has developed into a knowledgeable, caring councillor. Councillor Girard brings a strong business background to her work as a Councillor. In my position as the chair of the North Shore Affordable Housing Committee (CHAC) for over ten years, I came to rely on her neighbourhood knowledge and experience many times when Council faced difficult proposals for the municipality. As we know, providing affordable housing in a municipality such as the City of North Vancouver is complicated.
But Angela Girard is no ride-along bystander on council as we saw in May 2015 when she told staff the City’s compensation plan for tenants was no longer sufficient, and developers would be required to give greater assistance to those demovicted. Not an easy task for a councillor to put to staff and voters. And just this year, Councillor Girard waded into another serious issue, bringing forward a much-needed motion that asks staff to address possible solutions to extreme heat. These included reaching out to the Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs to become advocates for cooling measures within strata and residential tenancy acts.
She is approachable, committed, and clearly unafraid to take on the myriad responsibilities that come with being a North Vancouver councillor.
Most certainly, she should be re-elected.”
Don Peters
Former Chair, North Shore Affordable Housing Committee (CHAC) & North Vancouver Resident
“Angela has been a fierce advocate for families for as long as I have known her. She is responsive to community members, does her homework, and follows through. City of North Vancouver families are well served by having her on Council and I am proud to endorse her. ”
Bowinn Ma
North Vancouver Resident, currently serves as NVL MLA
“I’ve known Angela since before she first became elected in 2018. Angela is a true leader who understands the issues facing Council and makes her decisions based on making the City a better place for all.
While being Mayor, I recall Angela advocating for more childcare, and since being elected, the City has delivered. Angela is genuine, straightforward, and she listens. She isn’t afraid to make tough decisions for the community. Without hesitation, Angela has my vote.”
Darrell Mussatto
Former CNV Mayor & Neighbour
“I wholeheartedly endorse Angela Girard for re-election to North Vancouver City Council.
As a North Vancouver resident, I have seen first-hand the difference Angela makes in our community. She is one of the most approachable and accessible elected officials I have had the pleasure of working with. When my family faced a small challenging situation, Angela took the time to listen, understand our concerns, and personally help us navigate the issue. What stood out most was not only her willingness to engage, but her genuine care and commitment to finding solutions.
Angela listens, she cares, and most importantly, she takes action. She is thoughtful, impactful, and consistently supportive of residents. Her progressive mindset and openness to new ideas make her a strong advocate for initiatives that help our city grow and thrive while maintaining the qualities that make North Vancouver such a special place to live.
As a mother and a long-time resident, Angela brings a unique and valuable perspective to Council. She understands the needs of families, the importance of building a strong and connected community, and the real-world impacts that local decisions have on residents. Her leadership is grounded, compassionate, and informed by lived experience.
Angela's kindness, dedication, and effectiveness have earned my respect and confidence. I strongly support her candidacy and fully endorse her re-election to North Vancouver City Council. Our community is better because of her service, and I look forward to seeing her continue the important work she has started.”
Zoish Bengali
North Vancouver Resident
“Angela Girard is a great Councillor and caring leader in the City. I admire her passion in building a more liveable city for all, and she effectively delivered so by promoting multiculturalism and better mobility options at every opportunity possible. Her vast experience and understanding of small businesses make her a trustworthy advisor and integral part of the business community in parts of the City. Angela is approachable, genuine and always puts others first. I feel so lucky to have known her and wholeheartedly support her to be our Councillor again.”
Tony Sun
Owner, Reckless Shipyards eBikes & More, Former Board Member, Lower Lonsdale BIA & North Vancouver Resident
“I had the pleasure of working alongside Councillor Angela Girard on the Board of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council in my role as Secretary. Councillor Girard is the CNV Liaison Council member to the Board. Councillor Girard brings to the position her knowledge of and commitment to the arts in North Vancouver, as well as her enthusiasm for and support of North Vancouver’s Cultural Diversity. She also brings experience and expertise in budgeting and financial management, along with in-depth knowledge of the City of North Vancouver as a Council member and holding positions on several Council Committees. In addition, Councillor Girard is both attentive to the input of fellow Board members and effective in her contributions to discussions through her questions and suggestions.”
Anne-Marie Lawrence
Former North Van Arts Board Secretary for 7 years & North Vancouver Resident
“Unable to realize alternative accommodation after trying for many years, a younger neighbour friend sent me to Angela for assistance in the difficult situation of our displacement for redevelopment, my second such experience on the North Shore. Angela encouraged me in a situation I had known nothing about, namely that new developers are required to have a few spaces at a lower price for tenants they were displacing. Angela went to bat for me with one of the leasing agents for the developer company. They decided they were able to accept me at a price I could manage. I am extremely grateful, and feel Angela is something special as a City Councillor.”
Suzanne
Senior & North Vancouver Resident for 35 years
“I have known Angela Girard since she began her service as a North Vancouver City Councillor. However, I became more familiar with her personality and capacities when I began serving as a Committee Member on the City’s Advisory Design Panel since 2020. Even though she is not an Architect, Landscape Architect or an Urban Planner, she raises fundamental design and urban planning issues to the applicants in every meeting. On the other note, I was also honoured to work closely with her on the upcoming Multicultural Community Festival project in our City – a motion brought to Council by both Councillors Girard and Hu in January 2022. I have been consistently impressed by Angela’s passion for the community and commitment to service. To continue making the City of North Vancouver a great place, we need people like Angela on our municipal Council. I love to see Angela continuing her journey and hold her current position as a Councillor to carry on what she started. I can describe Angela as a visionary, passionate, hardworking, honest, candid, astute and very intelligent. I believe these qualities would make her an excellent Councillor to be re-elected.”
Mehrdad Rahbar
Former ADP Committee Member, North Vancouver City; Designer, Artist, North Vancouver Resident
“I have known Angela Girard for 19 years and a large part of that time she was advising and consulting our Strata on legal, financial, and housing matters. She is an excellent listener and communicator, always firm but considers both sides of any matter before forming her own opinion. She is exceedingly competent and effective in getting things done. She is honest, fair and personable, and has always shown high integrity and character. As a mother of a young daughter, and as a person who has managed her own successful business, and a long-time resident of North Vancouver, I highly recommend her as a strong and worthy candidate for re-election to the North Vancouver City Council.”
Clive Sanders
Strata Council Member & North Vancouver Resident
“Working with North Vancouver City Councillor Angela Girard on the Multicultural Task Force Committee has been an incredibly rewarding and collaborative experience. She took the inspiring initiative to establish this committee, visioning it as a vital platform where individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds can connect, learn, and deeply understand one another's unique perspectives. Under her exemplary leadership, the committee has maintained a clear, purposeful direction, successfully fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity. Her guidance, dedication, and collaborative spirit made my time on the committee deeply fulfilling, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside such a passionate champion for community unity.”
Amir Haszfi
CNV Library Trustee, North Vancouver Resident
"I have known Angela since she worked for the Real Estate Council of BC from 2008 until 2012 and, again, while working together on the Capital Campaign Committee for L’Arche Greater Vancouver which included affordable rental housing. Angela’s high work ethic, together with her desire to make the world a better place, makes her results-oriented in everything she does. She genuinely cares about people and her community. I have every confidence that, if re-elected as Councillor, she will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that the City of North Vancouver remains such a great place to live and one of the best small cities in Canada.”
Robert Fawcett
Retired Executive Officer, Real Estate Council & North Vancouver Resident
“Angela Girard is a person who genuinely cares about people and the community. She listens with respect and compassion. When you converse with Angela, you feel that she is interested in you, your history, your passions, and your challenges. She also relishes connecting people and creating community.”
Ellie Zajc
North Vancouver Resident
“I had the pleasure of serving alongside Angela Girard on the NV Arts Board of Directors for nearly four years. During that time Angela brought a genuine passion for the arts and a strong commitment to strengthening the North Vancouver Community Arts Council. Her awareness of the broader arts community made her an excellent addition to the Board.
The financial climate for community arts organizations is challenging, and Angela was a thoughtful advocate for expanding programming, supporting arts staff, and promoting sustainable funding. She had many suggestions for raising the cost of living for artists such as automatic cost of living increases for art grant recipients. Her experience as a City Councillor was invaluable to our board and was a great support for decision making.
Angela demonstrated collaborative leadership skills and is strategic thinker who is
dedicated to the success and sustainability of the arts community in the City.”
Katie Rodgers
CPA, CMA, Former Treasurer, NV Arts Board & North Vancouver Resident
“As a former PAC executive for Westview Elementary, I am really grateful that we had the support of the City, with the playground upgrade Grant, because it gave us the opportunity to make our play area inclusive to everyone in our community."
Maria Haslbeck
Former PAC Executive, Westview Elementary School & North Vancouver Resident
“I wish to write about my experiences with Angela Girard and provide support for her campaign as a City Councillor. I first met Angela while I was volunteering for the CNV’s Advisory Design Panel (ADP) in December 2018, when Angela started attending the ADP sessions as Council’s representative, providing her insights and comments on a variety of projects. I had the pleasure of hearing Angela bring her experiences and expertise to every ADP session between December 2018 and January 2022, which was my last ADP session. During that time, Angela would look at not only the construction and maintenance of the buildings but also their impact on the City and its citizens and communities. Angela brought such a forthright and non-judgemental insight to the sessions that I looked forward to every time I would get to hear her thoughts. Many times Angela would bring up matters that I intended to bring up and it was a pleasure to hear her bringing up construction, maintenance, community access or other usability concerns that can be overlooked and bringing them up in such a way that it was constructive. I have no doubt that Angela will bring that forthright and non-judgmental attitude to everything that she does and I support her in her future campaigning efforts.”
Nick Petrie
Former Advisory Design Panel Committee Member, City of North Vancouver
“It has been a privilege getting to know Angela as both an individual, and as a City Councillor here in North Vancouver. She has gone above and beyond for the residents of this City, and it has been an honour to experience her work firsthand. She is a very kind and compassionate individual, and I know each person who crosses paths with her would think the same. She has gone out of her way to ensure that the residents of North Vancouver are taken care of, more so now as the cost of living in this beautiful city is sky rocketing. She continues to understand the residents and their needs, and she is very capable of coming up with a solution to any problem. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to shed light on what a wonderful individual she is, and North Vancouver would be lucky to have her continue her role within our City as a City Council member!”
Vanja Bezdrob
Licensed Practical Nurse & North Vancouver Resident
"I first met Angela in 2018 when she was elected to Council and have had the great pleasure to get to know her over the past 8 years. We have worked on many initiatives and projects during this time including childcare, playgrounds, safe routes to school and Multicultural Community Festival. We have also sat on the CNV4ME Task Force and CNV Youth Awards Committee together. She has always been easy to connect with, very supportive and someone I could reach out for advice anytime. I am happy to call her my friend. Angela is genuine, respectful and cares deeply for all residents in the City of North Vancouver. She is very approachable and listens to concerns that residents have shared with her. She makes time to support and help anyone that reaches out to her. She is prepared and engaged at the Council meetings. She is a team player who values the feedback and perspective of those she is working with. In her 4 years as a Councillor, Angela has brought forward many motions including making the City a Living Wage employer, establishing a coordinated After School Care program, and establishment of a Task Force to explore an annual Multicultural Festival, to name a few. She also initiated the re-establishment of City funding for upgrades to school playgrounds which has already had a positive impact for three City schools, and the expansion of childcare. Angela is very dedicated, invested and committed to making the City of North Vancouver a diverse, equitable and inclusive place where everyone feels part of the community. I am happy to support Angela Girard for a 3rd Term as City of North Vancouver Councillor."
Kulvir Mann
School Trustee & Former Board Chair, North Vancouver Board of Education, North Vancouver Resident
“I thank Angela for all her help in gathering information to resolve my two issues. Angela is a caring and valuable City Council member that listens, communicates, and acts on our behalf. Angela’s help was completed with speed and efficiency and is so appreciated.”
Jo-Anne Emanuele
North Vancouver Resident
“I have always found Angela to be a passionate advocate for the people of North Vancouver, in many areas like childcare, affordable housing or social services in general. I served on the North Shore Neighbourhood House Board with her, and she is always enthusiastic and personable and a pleasure to work with.”
Lisa Dooling
Former Chair, North Shore Neighbourhood House
"Angela continues to be a tireless advocate for the residents in our City. Her commitment to serving this community and balancing the needs of all shines so brightly to me!"
Kathy McGrenera
North Vancouver Resident
"Angela is a strong leader for affordable housing, child care and climate adaptation issues. Her initiatives and voting record highlight integrity and her desire to improve the community in every way"
Nora Gambioli
Councillor, District of West Vancouver
“Angela Girard is very close to my heart. During our time serving together on North Vancouver City Council, we laughed together, cried together, and achieved many meaningful things for our community.
Professionally, Angela is hardworking, caring, and deeply committed to the residents she serves. Personally, she is kind, genuine, and compassionate. It is this rare combination of dedication and humanity that makes her exactly the kind of councillor our city needs.
Angela is never afraid to stand up for residents when they raise concerns. She takes the time to listen, understand their experiences, and advocate for the support our city needs from senior levels of government. Whether we were working on childcare initiatives, after-school care, multicultural events, or other community priorities, Angela always brought passion, energy, and a determination to turn ideas into action. I have seen firsthand how much she cares about North Vancouver and the people who call it home. I would not hesitate for a second to support Angela Girard for City Councillor.”
Tina Hu
Former Councillor, City of North Vancouver
“As Canadians, we have been facing a time of uncertainty that requires thoughtful action to assert Canada’s diversity and identity. We have seen the strong impact that support for arts and culture makes in bringing our communities together, through vibrant gatherings and welcoming amenities. As a 33-year resident of North Vancouver working as an international arts, culture, and heritage consultant, I am proud of the strong leadership shown by Angela Uruski-Girard in fostering a creative community that celebrates North Vancouver’s cultural strengths. Angela listens to community voices and responds with clear vision and action. I’m pleased to endorse Angela Uruski-Girard for North Vancouver City Council.”
Laurel Lawry
President, Crocus Cultural Strategies & North Vancouver Resident
“Angela Girard has the experience, the business acumen and the common sense to continue to seek opportunities, and cope with the challenges for the soon to be best small City in the world.”
Richard White
Former Board Member, North Shore Neighbourhood House & North Vancouver Resident
“From the moment I met Angela over 29 years ago, I have watched her say ‘yes’ to everyone who asks for her help. She thrives on solving people’s problems and she excels at it. Since she moved to the North Shore, she has been tireless in her efforts to make her community stronger and more resilient. From supporting community organizations and projects, to building a successful strata management consultancy, to her role as City Councillor, one of Angela’s greatest strengths is connecting people to find win-win solutions.”
Kim Jacob
Former Board Member, North Shore Restorative Justice Society
“As a mom of a child with a physical disability, accessibility to a playground is vital to a child’s quality of life and inclusivity with their peers. Prior to the recent playground upgrades at Westview Elementary, my 11 year old son, Xeth, who requires a wheelchair for mobility, was completely unable to join his friends on his school playground. This was because the playground had wood chips and a perimeter barrier surrounding it which no wheeled device could navigate. The City’s contribution to this playground upgrade meant that a rubberized surface and the removal of the perimeter barrier was able to be installed, which now allows Xeth to fully access this playground. Xeth can wheel around and play amongst his friends, rather than watch them play from a distance. This has meant the world to him, and to me as his mom. These playground upgrades have also allowed other children, who may not attend Westview, and who also have physical disabilities, to enjoy this playground as well. I am grateful to Angela Girard for having re-established City funding towards school playground upgrades, which has made a world of difference for my son, Xeth and for other children with physical disabilities who come to enjoy it as well.”
Richelle
Parent, Westview Elementary & North Vancouver Resident
"I have had the immense pleasure of working with Angela while serving on the City’s Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC). I was immediately taken with Angela’s care and concern for all the residents in the City of North Vancouver, especially advocating for the City’s most vulnerable population. Coming from an arts and culture background, I appreciate Angela’s interest in and support of the diverse and world-class cultural organizations in our community. Angela understands the benefits of culture and how supporting culture creates deeper ties to the community as well as a better understanding of each other. However, what has impressed me the most is Angela’s compassion, empathy, honesty, integrity, and ability to connect with people. I cannot think of someone better to represent my voice in the City of North Van than Angela.”
Kate Galicz
Former North Van Arts Council Board Member & North Vancouver Resident
“Over the last 8 years, Angela has consistently demonstrated strong leadership advocating for CNV residents. Her commitment to supporting childcare has really resonated for me as a working mum of two young children. I will be voting for Angela in the upcoming election!”
Laura
North Vancouver Resident
“It’s been a pleasure getting to know Angela and working with her on the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission. As a Commissioner, Angela has demonstrated her ability to question, comment and bring forward ideas and initiatives that align within her view and values in her role as a Councillor for the City of North Vancouver. Her passion for both recreation and culture is apparent in the way she addresses and raises issues and topics that are focused to provide positive impact to the families and citizens in The City of North Vancouver and more so for the community at large. For example, Angela, brought forward a motion to Council advocating for much needed, after school care programming. This demonstrated her deep understanding and connection to her community. Angela’s passion and commitment to serving her community and supporting her community is evident in all the work she does, and I hope she will have the opportunity to continue to drive her thoughts and ideas forward for another four-year term.”
Franci Stratton
Chief Operating Officer, Nemetz (S/A) & Associations Ltd. & North Vancouver Resident
“We sincerely thank Angela Girard for supporting the City’s investment in retrofitting the Mickey McDougall building for Flicka’s exclusive use. This dedicated facility will provide a welcoming home for local children and youth, promote active living, and help develop high-performance gymnasts who proudly represent our community.”
Ivy Cao
President & Treasurer, Flicka Gymnastic Club & North Vancouver Resident