Samantha Agtarap

@sam4pomo

#PortMoody Cllr, engineer, parent, small biz owner. Opinions my own. Retweets/likes not endorsements. She/her Newsletter: Other links:

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Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· 12d

Traffic in Port Moody is a challenge, but we aren't standing still. Since 2001, Metro Vancouver has grown by almost 50%, & Port Moody's geography means our roads carry commuters from our residents & neighbours. This term, some major projects have been advanced to tackle mobility. 🚶 🚴 🧑‍🦼 👨‍🦽 🛴 🚍️ 🚃 🚗

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· 15d

📬️ The June & July newsletter is out! Update covers: 🏀 New court and hoops 📢 Guidelines for respectful dialogue 🌉 CPKC Bridge widening 🏘️ Updates on housing & parkland expansion 🏥 My letter on MRI & nursing shortages ➕️ Campaign launch & how to get involved. Read more here: buff.ly/AXNq7J4

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· 18d

It's not political. It's operational. You may have seen a post claiming Port Moody "cancelled your right to speak" to Council. That's not true. Swipe to read the details. P.S. There are no meetings in August, so this alignment with the pre-election period only affected two July meetings.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· 23d

When you live in a walkable neighbourhood Saturday morning wanderings look like coffee at Gallaghers with friends, treats from Casa del Pane, celebrating The Little Butcher’s 14th anniversary and popping into The Unmediocre Store for some necessities. It also is bumping into neighbours & chatting.

Taryn in a hat and apron, standing next to a sign that says “It’s our 14th anniversary”. Red, black and silver balloons float above.

A phot of cinnamon bread on a white box of treats with a Casa del Pane sticker.

A hanging basket full of pink, purple and white fucsias.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· 25d

The nurses' strike isn't happening in a vacuum. It's a response to daily working conditions in healthcare: it's about patient ratios, patient safety, & working conditions. Sending patients out for an MRI directly relates to that. I recently wrote to the editor: buff.ly/N6Ta1ir /1

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jun 29

Recently, we’ve seen a surge in AI-generated materials. I personally do not think this helps democracy; AI-generated synthetic images, audio or videos can be misleading and have the potential to increase political polarization and contribute to declining trust in democracy. .../1

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jun 27

More details are emerging on the BC/Federal June 18th housing announcement. According to CBC (link below), the condo buy-outs will be for rent-to-own, purchased below the cost of construction, and focused on markets outside of Vancouver, with BC and Ottawa each contributing $150M, .../1

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jun 21

Today is the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day- a time to recognize and celebrate the cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples. “In the Presence of Ancestors” project reminds us of the original caretakers of the inlet: www.portmoody.ca/arts-culture...

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jun 15

What a wonderful weekend celebrating arts, culture, & history - the mural at the Rocky Point Sk8 park & "In the Presence of Ancestors" guided walking tours. Two more opportunities to join a guided walking tour: June 28 at 10 am or 1 pm. Register here: buff.ly/tCr3kHd

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jun 11

Did Port Moody really have "historic" tax increases over the last four years? I keep hearing that phrase, so I decided to look at the actual data: 20 years of my own property tax history alongside municipal tax rate increases going back to 2000. Here's what I found: /1

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· May 12

Last Thursday, I heard the news about the indefinite deferral of funding for the women's transition housing. We had no official word yet. My colleagues Cllrs Knowles, Lubik and Morrison, along with Mayor Lahti, have written about this on their own social media pages. I've been at a loss for words...

A graphic with the title "Restore the Community Housing Fund" above a variety of buildings in difference colours and heights. There is a hand holding a megaphone on the leftside, just below the title.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· May 6

April newsletter is live! 🌼 A packed month: the 2nd Mayor’s Task Force meeting, the Soroptimist Give Her Wings annual gala, volunteer appreciation BBQ, Metro Vancouver meetings, Port Moody Junior Firefighter Program Wrap-Up, BC Federation of Labour Climate 2050 reception, and more... /1

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· May 5

🌱 DYK: You can garden on your boulevard? Since 2024, the City says yes! I hadn't seen any new gardens in my neighbourhood, so Cllr Lubik & I planted one on Sunday. Not just a prettier street corner, but impromptu chats with a half-dozen neighbours, three donated plants, & a sense of connection.

Photo of a newly planted garden with yarrow, thyme, petunias, lavender, rosemary and more. The garden is on the boulevard, between the road and the sidewalk. There is a handwritten sign that says "Boulevard gardening in progress."

Photo of the book Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. The cover painting shows a red haired woman in a green cape kneeling in a field of lupins. There is a house in the background overlooking a bay.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Apr 8

The similarities between Port Moody's current Council Code of Conduct complaint process and the province's proposed model (Bill 17) demonstrate common ground (more details in the image): 1/...

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Apr 6

March newsletter is out! Big topics this month: DCCs & ACCs, Barnet Overpass Bridge widening, plus: Tree Cities of the World recognition, Barnet Bridge widening, and Inlet Fieldhouse groundbreaking. 🔗 buff.ly/lwCGCvH #PortMoody #PoMo

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Apr 5

Spring has very much arrived and with that, sunny & warm weather - the perfect day for the farmers market! As you may have seen, this week at Council it was decided, with the market’s support, to move the market to the Old Firehall site. This change will occur in the fall.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Mar 10

Well, we have winter. City plows are out but the snow is quickly accumulating - drive safely, take transit or stay home. #portmoody

A tree lined path, covered in a light dusting of snow.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Mar 8

February was a full and eventful month in Port Moody! My latest newsletter covers the Official Community Plan Public Hearing, the new Tree Protection Bylaw, and min size guidelines for housing & Lunar New Year celebrations! Read it here: buff.ly/AtgZTgY

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Mar 1

We are so lucky to live here.

A photo of ocean and blue sky with some buildings in the background.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Feb 24

The weather here is a bit different than Vancouver.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Feb 17

Latest library book: Think Again.

The title page of the book I am reading says Chapter 1: A preacher, a prosecutor, a politician and a scientist walk into your mind.

Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. ~ George Bernard Shaw

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Feb 16

Tomorrow, the City Initiatives and Priorities Committee will be hearing presentations from Metro Vancouver staff on two studies: Housing and Transportation Cost Burden and Affordable Housing Gap Analysis. The meeting starts at 4 pm (& will be recorded if you miss it). Agenda is here: buff.ly/d2GgQFT

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Feb 3

The latest edition of my newsletter is out. In it, I share my thoughts on the Public and Social Media Communications Guidelines Task Force, the Anthem application (specifically, unit size) and the differences between TOA & OCP. Reminder: the OCP public hearing is tonight. buff.ly/Jn8qA09

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jan 27

What do casinos, traffic cameras and congestion tolls all have in common? They are revenue ideas that #portmoody can't implement on its own. The new blog breaks down your suggestions for increasing revenues, explaining the limits of municipal power and what we CAN do. Read it here: buff.ly/aPunH7z

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Jan 17

It’s community banner painting day! These banners are designed and painted by community members every 2 yrs. #portmoody #cityofthearts

A colourful painting of a boardwalk overlooking the ocean with a sun setting in the distance over the hills. Fish and ducks can be seen in the water and there is a bear peeking around a tree.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Dec 24

A year-end thank you to my newsletter readers & happy holidays to all ❄️ I'm grateful to everyone who has read these updates, & I will continue to provide monthly updates. Next one in early Jan. buff.ly/4L5bEnw

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Dec 21

2nd Christmas with this one. We had the tree up without decorations for a week and she only decided to climb it after we decorated.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Dec 18

The orange menace decided that today is the day for tree climbing.

Blurry photo of an orange cat in a Christmas Tree.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Dec 17

Widespread power outages are affecting schools too. Check the SD43 website (or your local school district) for the latest info. www.sd43.bc.ca/Pages/defaul...

Schools are open with potential for delayed start at outage impacted sites.

Image lists a number of SD43 schools.

Samantha Agtarap@sam4pomo· Dec 6

Today, I remember the 14 women murdered on December 6, 1989, at École Polytechnique in Montréal. They were targeted because of their gender. I remember their names, their families, and the futures stolen from them by gender-based violence. #remembertheirnames #16Days