SEAN ORR

@seanorr

Vancouver city councillor

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SEAN ORR@seanorr· 5d

The mayor has written a letter to Eby demanding involuntary care, parts of which were just deemed unconstitutional. Using city letterhead to make a campaign statement while deflecting from his failures and blocking life saving health care is terrible leadership.

A copy of the mayors letter: https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/mayor-ken-sim-involuntary-care-beds-statement.pdf

SEAN ORR@seanorr· 10d

Incredible day at the dyke march, in spite of the presence of far right agitators from OneBC. We are stronger together. Happy Pride

Cope candidates Chloe Leslie, Solomon Yi Kieran, myself and Gwen Giesbrecht

Me with a printed fan that says Queer & Trans Folks against Genocide

COPE mayoral candidate Stephanie Allen with B.C. Green leader Emily Lowan

SEAN ORR@seanorr· 11d

Today is Emancipation Day in Vancouver which marks the 1834 enactment of the Slavery Abolition Act across the British Empire

This is a picture of the city of Vancouver Emancipation Day proclamation which reads: Office of the MayorCITY OF VANCOUVERBRITISH COLUMBIAProclamation"EMANCIPATION DAY"WHEREAS Between the 16th and 19th century, an estimated 12.5 million Africans were forcibly removed from their homes, separated from their families and communities, transported as slaves to the Americas, Europe and Caribbean, and Black Canadians have been part of Canadian society for generations;AND WHEREAS People of African descent and other Canadians have recognized and celebrated emancipation day since August 1st, 1834, when the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect. In March 2021, the Government of Canada declared August 1st as Emancipation Day across Canada;AND WHEREAS The City of Vancouver is committed to being the City of Reconciliation and acknowledges that we are located on the unceded ancestral territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The City recognizes the historical relationship between Indigenous and Black communities, and is dedicated to strengthening relations between Indigenous, Black and People of Mixed Heritage by listening and learning from their histories, stories, struggles, and triumphs;NOW, THEREFORE, I, [Mayor / Acting Mayor on behalf of City Council], do hereby proclaim August 1st as "EMANCIPATION DAY" in the City of Vancouver.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· 13d

Well that’s a wrap on this term! Couldn’t have done it without these 3. @lucymaloney.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social aka The Northsiders

From left to right at council chambers Lucy Maloney, Pete Fry, Rebecca Bligh and myself.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· 16d

Love this Pride Parade poster from 94 in the back hallway at City Hall

90s style pride parade poster with disappearing block letter, a stylized Vancouver cityscape at night, with a large pink triangle behind it. There’s a rainbow gradient in the background. At the bottom is a list of sponsors which includes Molson and Labatt, as well as Man Talk and Dollar King.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· 25d

Happy to support Vancouver’s capital plan yesterday and glad council supported the inclusion of Kits Pool and jointly operated faculties at the suggestion of Tom Digby. Disappointed about ABC striking out Renfrew, but we can revisit that in the future.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Jul 8

Great to tour the new Ashtrey recovery resource centre. Showers, laundry, food, and access to life saving services. @sarahblyth.bsky.social

Me holding a blue shirt that says Grow Up, after the tag used by the late harm reduction activist Trey Helten. Next to me is Sarah Blyth and Evan Reeks. The Ashtrey sign is in green snd Don in a graffiti style.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Jul 2

Lenny deleted this on Bluesky but not Twitter. That really speaks volumes.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Jul 2

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Jun 8

This is odd. Why are advertising the DTES as a Mexican barrio to FIFA visitors?

Official FIFA skytrain ad that lists Hastings Crossing as having arts, music, and comedy; local dining, historic landmarks, and Mexican barrio.

Map showing area around main and Hastings

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Jun 7

Yesterday I brought a resolution to tell the federal government regulate super bright LED headlights at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in Edmonton. Local governments across our country agreed to improve road safety for many people with visual impairments and all road users. It passed.

Vote screen in a large dark conference room showing 76.1% for and 29.1% against my motion

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Jun 1

Congrats to @amandajaneburrows.bsky.social and the whole First United team alongside Lu’ma Native housing for opening the doors on their brand new building at Gore and Hastings

Welcome poles from the three First Nations. Behind is a massive glass window.

Amanda at the podium in front of a large crowd. Huge open space with wood accents and natural light.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 31

Really enjoyed Dragonboat BC’s Vessi 500 yesterday. It’s a shame they won’t be able to hold their annual regatta due to FIFA

Selfie with me and exec of dragonboat Dominic Lai on a boat in false creek

Me posing with a gold medal winning team

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 30

Here is a picture of my dog. Her name is Kiki.

Kiki, a black white and brown chihuahua papillon cross, on her back on my lap with her paws up, looking at the camera

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 28

Politicians celebrating the defeat of life-saving healthcare during an overdose crisis is nothing to be proud of. An overdose prevention site IS helping vulnerable people “properly.” The evidence is clear: OPS save lives, reduce public drug use, and connect users to care.

Screencap from Twitter from Sitka Media with a photo of Ken Sim and ABC councillors at a press conference. it reads "Mayor
@KenSimCity
says he’s “incredibly proud” of the community for successfully opposing a new overdose prevention site at 900 Helmcken:

“None of us are against helping vulnerable individuals in the city we love. All we want to do is see that it’s done properly.”

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 28

Imagine of me crowd surfing wearing all denim

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 27

Also, like, wth is this? Is that Guy Fawkes

Still from Coumcillor Xhou’s WeChat video with what looks to be Maoist era propaganda AI slop

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 27

ABC continues to spread shameless and dangerous disinformation. Just weeks after the Mayor and Cllr Zhou were caught spreading outrageous lies about me, Zhou went on WeChat and claimed my tax rebate idea was a "kill the rich" policy.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 24

Hour 18 of the annual Graham Clark 24 hour stand up special at Little Mountain Gallery. Proceeds go to DTES Women’s Centre.

Graham on stage next GI a pile of crumpled up jokes

One of the jokes: “Sean Orr? Wheres Sean Paddleboard?”

Picture of Ken Sim on a screen next to Graham

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 23

MP @jennykwan.bsky.social gave an impassioned speech at the 112th anniversary of the Guru Nanak Jahaz incident (formerly Komagata Maru). A reminds of our racist past (and present).

Jenny Kwan at the podium at the monument in Coal Harbour

Picture of the crowd with towers in the background

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 23

Huge turnout at the data centre protest

Me in denim and a red evict Ken sim button with Cope candidate for council Solomon Yi Kieran behind me Wyeth a raised fist, large protest in background

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 23

Happy Birthday David Suzuki!

Reuben George, Avi Lewis, David Suzuki with myself photo bombing in the background

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 22

Attended the opening of Ho’-kee-melh Kloshe Lum, a new building offering 87 affordable rental homes, 25 supportive homes with rent held at the shelter rate, and 56 market-rate rental homes. It underscores how important the Community Housing Fund is. @lucymaloney.bsky.social @ptfry.bsky.social

Councillor Maloney, Councillor Fry, and myself on the rooftop of the new building on a sunny day

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 11

So grateful for everyone who made the 42nd Mother’s Day Powwow happen after it looked like it was going to be canceled due to rising security costs. Huy ch'qa

Myself and a woman named Shauna who is in traditional coast Salish dress at Trout Lake Park

SEAN ORR@seanorr· May 8

Very proud of Guy Felicella for having the courage to return his proclamation after the mayor passed an urgent motion to block an OPS. Citing dangerous misinformation from ABC councillors, he said it’s not worth the paper it’s printed on. @ptfry.bsky.social @guyfelicella.bsky.social

Guy Felicela with his framed proclamation, Pete Fry, and myself under a tree at City Hall

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Apr 29

Is it a coincidence that the community centres ABC prioritized over others that were flagged by PB just happen to be where they polled the highest? H/t @laurachristensen.bsky.social

Map of 2022 mayoral election with 4 community centres circled. Colour coded. Purple = ABC. The 4 circled are in ABC areas: Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Roundhouse, Kensington Sunset Pool

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Apr 21

On April 1st ABC councillors unanimously signed on to the Elect Respect campaign. On Sunday they started running this ad. It’s almost comical at this point.

Facebook ad with the caption: “Vancouver’s left-wing parties have struck a back-room deal to limit competition…”. The image is a grid of 5 politicians- me, Pete Fry, Kareem Allam, William Azaroff, and Rebecca Bligh- in a dramatic dark sepia tone. It features the words “We cannot afford to go back” and “Chaos coalition”.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Apr 15

Today we heard that homelessness increased by 12% last year

Me quote tweeting the mayor saying “bread and circuses except without the bread”. The mayors tweet reads: Vancouver should become the next home of a Major League Baseball team.

With the MLB publicly expressing interest in expansion in the near future, we see an opportunity to position our city as the next home for a franchise.

This could be an opportunity to bring something truly special to Vancouver. An MLB team would be a significant step forward for our city and would create lasting memories for fans across generations.

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Apr 5

Happy one year anniversary of our by-election win! @copevancouver.bsky.social

SEAN ORR@seanorr· Mar 29

Congrats to my guy Avi. Proof we can have bold socialist ideas and win.