Bridget Burns

"I’m running for City Council because I’ve spent my life working in this city and I’ve seen how hard it’s become for the people who actually make it run.

I grew up in East Vancouver with a single mother. We got by because our community invested in families like ours. Affordable childcare, strong public services, and neighbourhood programs gave us stability and opportunity. Those investments changed my life, and today too many families are being left behind.

As a renter, I know what it’s like to spend most of your income just trying to keep a roof over your head. I've worked multiple jobs to make ends meet, and today an entire generation is asking the same question: how are we supposed to build a future in the city we love?
I've spent my career in hospitality—as a server, bartender, host, and event organizer in restaurants, and bars across Vancouver. I've organized festivals, markets, and pop-up events, and I know first hand what it's like to navigate City Hall just to bring people together. I understand the challenges facing workers, small businesses, and community organizers because I've lived them.

We need a City Hall that treats housing as a human right, not an investment strategy. That means building more non-market and co-op housing, protecting renters, creating complete neighbourhoods, and investing in reliable transit, climate resilience, and safe, vibrant communities. And we need a City Hall that works with local businesses and community organizers—not against them.

This election is our chance to build a city that's affordable, connected, and built around people. A Vancouver where everyone has the chance not just to live here, but to thrive.

The people who keep this city running deserve a city they can afford to call home".