Bridget Burns

Bridget Burns is a Vancouver community organizer who is stepping up to make city council work for renters, families, and small business owners.

Bridget was born and raised in East Vancouver by a single mother. Her family relied on community services - like affordable daycare - that helped them get by. Those experiences shaped her belief that a city should work for the people who live in it, not just those who can afford it.

Bridget is a Vancouver renter, and like many residents, more than half her income goes to housing.

For more than 20 years, while building a career in politics, Bridget worked in Vancouver’s service industry to afford staying in the city she loves. Through that work she built strong connections in Vancouver’s small business and arts communities and saw firsthand the creativity and resilience that keep the city vibrant, as rising costs make it harder for people to stay.

In this city, the "hustle" isn’t a choice; it’s a requirement. She’s running because no one should have to work two jobs just to survive in the place they call home.

Bridget brings the experience needed to win. She has worked on campaigns across every level of government, currently serving as National Field Manager for the Green Party of Canada and working closely with Elizabeth May. She has contributed to federal campaigns for Paul Manly, provincial campaigns for Lisa Gunderson and Sonia Furstenau, and the Vancouver Greens’ 2022 municipal campaign.

Bridget knows winning takes more than passion - it takes strategy, organization, and a strong team.

She is running to secure a victory for Pete Fry and the entire Green slate, while bringing a renter’s perspective and working-class voice to the table. Bridget believes Vancouver should be a city where people don’t just survive, but can build a good life.