Mike Klassen 麥嘉信 🇨🇦
@mikeklassen
Vancouver city councillor, husband, dad, gardener, fitness enthusiast, optimist, podcaster. I ❤️ #cities
See Mayor Ken Sim’s letter to Premier David Eby. Vancouver can’t solve this crisis alone. Mental health care and involuntary treatment are provincial responsibilities. It’s time to move past defending the status quo and demand action that gets people care and makes our streets safer. #vanpoli
Congratulations to 88 Supermarket on opening its new Killarney location! It was great to tour the store with Mayor Ken Sim and colleagues, meet the dedicated staff, & see the work that goes into serving customers every day. Wishing the team every success as they become part of this neighbourhood.
Great to visit Eric, one of @megaphonemagazine.com’s dedicated vendors on Commercial Drive. Thank you to Eric and all Megaphone Magazine vendors for the work you do every day. Please stop, say hello, and support them when you have the chance.
Congratulations to Chief Karen Fry on an extraordinary career with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services. As the first woman to lead VFRS in its 135-year history, she served our city with courage, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. Wishing you every happiness in a well-earned retirement.
People often ask if I enjoy being a Vancouver City Councillor. My answer is always the same: serving this city has been one of the greatest honours of my life. I made this short video to share why I’m running again, what we’ve accomplished together over the past four years.
A wonderful start to Vancouver Pride Week at the Dr Peter Centre’s annual kickoff celebration. 🌈 The Centre has provided compassionate care, dignity and community for decades. Thank you to the staff, volunteers, donors & supporters who make this remarkable organization possible. Happy Pride!
It’s around 1:00 a.m., and City Hall is looking its best. Another long day of public hearings, listening to people from every corner of Vancouver share what matters to them. It’s been my privilege to chair these meetings, and I look forward to doing it all again tomorrow. Good night, Vancouver.
🚀 Council approved my motion to explore a flagship tech innovation hub for Vancouver. We’ll examine how to better connect our talent, startups, researchers and investors to attract investment, grow companies, create jobs, and strengthen our innovation economy. #VanTech
What a day in downtown Vancouver! ⚽🇨🇦 The Colombia vs. Switzerland match brought incredible energy to our city. I share why FIFA has been such a success for Vancouver and the legacy it will leave behind. Watch my latest update! ❤️ #FIFAWorldCup
Thanks to everyone in the Langara neighbourhood who opened their doors on Sunday. Great conversations about traffic safety, parking, and access to the new Sunset Seniors Centre. Thanks to our ABC Vancouver volunteers for another great day in the community!
Always a pleasure to attend the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Festival and bring greetings on behalf of Mayor Ken Sim and Vancouver City Council. Thank you to the Taiwanese Canadian Cultural Society and everyone who makes this vibrant celebration of culture, community and heritage possible. 🇹🇼🇨🇦🎉
To everyone at the jam packed FIFA Fan Fest this morning, thanks for bringing your Canadian pride in force today. It felt incredible to be there with you. 🇨🇦❤️👊😃⚽️
Thanks Jennifer Palma and Global News Morning Show for having me on to discuss extending the Granville Pedestrian Zone through Labour Day. Shout-out to Downtown Van and local businesses for making it a summer success. Let’s keep wowing locals and visitors! ☀️🚶♀️🌆
The Granville Pedestrian Zone is full of energy! ⚽️ Thousands are enjoying downtown, and I’m thrilled Council has approved extending this successful pilot through Labour Day. Vancouver is vibrant, welcoming, and shining for the world. 🇨🇦❤️
#CanadaDay morning workout! Wishing everyone an amazing day celebrating our beloved country and its people 🇨🇦❤️😃👏🙌
Thank you to Sarah Blyth for showing me the new Ashtrey Recovery Resource Centre. I came away encouraged by its focus on recovery and the partnership with Together We Can. Wishing the team every success helping people rebuild their lives.
🇬🇷 OPA! 🇨🇦⚽ I’m at Greek Day on Broadway celebrating food, music, dancing and community before Team Canada takes on South Africa in the FIFA World Cup. 🎥 Watch my greeting and come enjoy one of Vancouver’s favourite summer festivals!
Thank you, Sunrise! Valuable conversations about taxes, traffic, parking, parks, and neighbourhood amenities. I appreciate everyone who opened their door and shared their thoughts. Looking forward to many more conversations in the weeks ahead!
Excited to help officially open the new permanent plaza at Main Street and East 14th Avenue! These vibrant public spaces make our neighbourhoods more welcoming. Proud to join fellow councillors, Mount Pleasant BIA Executive Director Neil Wyles, and community members for the ribbon cutting. 🎉
Honoured to celebrate the naming of the new Fuller-Findlay Housing Co-op. Janine Fuller and Barbara Findlay helped advance equality and inclusion for generations of 2SLGBTQIA+ people. It’s fitting that their legacy will live on through this new affordable housing community. 🌈🏠
Proud to serve alongside this dedicated team. Together, we’re focused on public safety, reliable services, responsible spending, vibrant neighbourhoods, and a more affordable, future-focused Vancouver. We’re working hard for our city every day.
A fantastic opening night at Bard on the Beach! 🎭 The Merry Wives of Windsor is funny, energetic, and full of laughs. Thanks to Christopher Gaze, Claire Sakaki, and the entire Bard team for another wonderful season. A perfect Vancouver summer tradition. ☀️
Great evening at the Summerlight rooftop celebration in Railtown. Hundreds of people enjoyed local music, food, businesses, and community in one of Vancouver’s most creative neighbourhoods. Thanks Railtown Coalition, 604 Records, Strathcona BIA ++. Railtown has an exciting future ahead. 🎶🏙️
Honoured to attend the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Carnegie Centre. Proud to join colleagues in proclaiming the day and recognizing Nuxalk artist Daemon Elliott. Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, performers, and community members who made it so special.
Thank you, Killarney! It was great to be back in my old neighbourhood with our ABC Vancouver team and volunteers, connecting with residents and hearing their thoughts on Vancouver’s future. We appreciate everyone who opened their door to chat with us today.
Great to visit the Champlain Heights Summer Fair today! Thanks to the organizers, volunteers, and community members for hosting another wonderful family-friendly event. It was great to see so many neighbours enjoying a beautiful day together. ☀️
A big thank you to the residents of the Sunrise neighbourhood for welcoming our ABC Vancouver candidates and volunteers at the doors again. Grateful to hear directly from you about delivering the reliable services people expect from their city. We’re always here to help with your City Hall issues.
It was exciting for me to speak with Gloria Macarenko On the Coast in the fabulous Studio 60 at CBC Vancouver about Vancouver’s transformation to become the best #FIFAWorldCup destination on the planet. Listen to my interview on where to learn about FREE fun spaces! www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...