Election Digest Vancouver 2026
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Stephen Molnar

Candidate for Park Board ยท ABC Vancouver

Positions published by ABC Vancouver that apply to this slate โ€” shown as party positions, not Stephen Molnar's own statements. Candidate and party authorship are never blended.

Commitments ยท 24

Economic development and local business 7

  • Attract major employers to Vancouver.โ†—
  • Allow restaurants and bars to stay open later.โ†—โ†—โ†—
  • Cut red tape to make it easier for businesses to operate.โ†—
  • Cut red tape for businesses to make it easier to create jobs.โ†—
  • Attract world-class employers to Vancouver.โ†—
  • Cut red tape to support local businesses and job creation.โ†—
  • Support business improvement associations with community infrastructure investments.โ†—

City finances, taxation, and service delivery 4

  • Deliver a property tax freeze for residents and businesses.โ†—
  • Deliver a tax freeze for residents and businesses.โ†—
  • Deliver a property tax freeze in 2026 and 2027.โ†—
  • Keep future property tax increases tied to inflation after the freeze period.โ†—

Public safety and emergency services 3

  • Remove dangerous encampments from parks and public spaces.โ†—
  • Propose a public plebiscite on public safety.โ†—
  • Invest in police and mental health nurses to prioritize public safety.โ†—โ†—

Parks, recreation, and natural spaces 3

  • Announce a position on the future of the Vancouver Park Board.โ†—
  • Rebuild and renew community centres across Vancouver.โ†—
  • Expand access to free swimming lessons for children.โ†—

Social policy, health, and community services 3

  • Provide free swimming lessons for children.โ†—
  • Ensure Vancouver's most vulnerable residents receive the support they need.โ†—
  • Provide free swimming lessons for children.โ†—

Transportation, streets, and public space 2

  • Make record investments in roads, sidewalks, community centres, and core city services.โ†—โ†—
  • Invest a record $104 million in roads and sidewalks.โ†—

Governance, consultation, and accountability 1

  • Stand up to harmful provincial policies affecting Vancouver.โ†—

Arts, culture, libraries, and civic life 1

Coverage โ€” registry: the City of Vancouver's official candidate list. Party policy: extracted and shown above. Candidate-level policy: extracted where a candidate publishes their own; most candidates run on the party's shared record.