Mayoral Nomination Voting Information

OneCity members in good standing who joined on or before January 12, 2026 are eligible to vote in the Mayoral Nomination. Voting will be held by electronic ballot by voting systems provider, SimplyVoting. 

Eligible members will receive their electronic ballot the first minute of February 5th and voting will conclude 7:00pm February 11th. 

If you have previously unsubscribed from SimplyVoting, voters must send an email from the affected email address to [email protected] so SimplyVoting can update the mailing list. 

There will be three questions on the ballot: 

• Mayoral Nominee (two candidates, choose one)
• Nomination of incumbent Trustee Jennifer Reddy (yes/no)
• Nomination of incumbent Councillor Lucy Maloney (yes/no)

The winner of the Mayoral Nomination will be announced the evening of Wednesday, February 11th at the York Theatre. RSVP now to save your seat!

Voting Assistance

Members may visit the Japanese Language School and Hall at 487 Alexander St from 9:00am to 6:00pm on February 11th if you require in-person help. Skilled volunteers will be present. 

In-person help will also be available at the York Theatre from 6:15pm to 7:00pm. 

Phone-in voting is available directly to SimplyVoting. Details for phone-in voting is listed on the ballot itself in your email. 

Japanese Language School and Hall Access Information

From 9:00am to 1:00pm, there will be a person at the front desk and the front door unlocked. After 1:00pm, members may buzz into the building and someone will open the door and direct you to the fourth floor voting area.

There is an elevator to the fourth floor and gendered washrooms with an accessible stall in each. 

York Theatre Access Information 

There are two front doors measuring 47 inches in width. The right hand door is automatic. The left hand door is not automatic. There are no designated parking spaces at the York but there is free on-street parking in the area. There are spaces inside the Lobby to park mobility scooters. To accommodate your scooter please contact us [email protected]. 

All washroom facilities are located on the upper floor. There is an elevator and a flight of stairs with 23 steps. If you are unable to access the upstairs washrooms please contact a member of front-of-house staff for other options. There are also gendered washroom facilities, each of which contains a wheelchair accessible stall. In addition to the accessible stalls in the gendered washrooms, there is a separate accessible washroom.

There are around six wheelchair spots available on the main floor of the theatre. There is a limited number of big and tall seats available to accommodate larger and taller body types. The dimensions are 23.5 inches x 31.25 inches and can accommodate up to 453KG. The main floor is wheelchair accessible.

Live ASL interpretation will be provided and seats will be saved with clear eyesight of interpreters. If you are attending the AGM via livestream, ASL interpretation will appear as a picture-in-picture on your screen. 

Please tell us if you have accessibility needs by emailing [email protected]. 

Don't forget to save your seat for Election Night on Wednesday, Feb 11th! RSVP HERE

Declared Mayoral Nomination Candidates

William Azaroff

William Azaroff is a community housing leader and city builder who knows how to bring people together to get things done. 

Born and raised in Vancouver, William has dedicated the last 20 years to making our city stronger through building affording housing, partnerships, and organizations. 

William is the CEO of Brightside Community Homes, where he leads a team that manages over 1100 affordable homes for seniors, families, and people with disabilities - with 400 more on the way. Under his leadership, Brightside is on track to double the number of affordable homes in its portfolio, has certified as a Living Wage Employer and is working to eliminate fossil fuel usage completely by 2035.

Prior to Brightside, William worked at Vancity for over a decade, working his way up to an executive position where he managed $4 billion in community investments. This work has had a real impact on our city, through funding local non-profits, supporting climate action, and backing Indigenous-led businesses.

He is also a dedicated board director, having served on the boards of community organizations like the BC Non-Profit Housing Association, Modo, and the Vancouver International Film Festival. 

William and his family are long-time residents of the Strathcona neighbourhood.

Amanda Burrows

Amanda Burrows is a community builder and nonprofit leader who believes in the power of people to create change. As Executive Director of First United in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, she leads an organization that’s been on the frontlines of justice work for decades. Under her leadership, First United is building a $94 million Indigenous social housing project that will offer supportive homes and social spaces designed for healing, safety, and connection – all built with climate resilience in mind.

Amanda’s roots are in organizing and advocacy. For over 20 years, she’s worked alongside communities fighting for human rights, housing, and economic justice. During COVID-19, she helped launch DTES Response, a grassroots network that mobilized quickly to protect the city’s most at-risk. She’s also a trusted voice in faith and civic circles, often bringing people together to talk about what justice and belonging look like in action, and how we can all play a part.

She currently serves on the Ken Lyotier Fund Advisory Committee, the DTES Community Land Trust Coalition, and the Board of the Vancouver Opera, where she’s helping push for more equity and inclusion in the arts.

Amanda studied Art History at the University of Victoria and Museum Studies at the University of Toronto, and she’s a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). She’s also completed leadership programs at Harvard Kennedy School and the London School of Economics – but what really drives her is the belief that real change starts with listening to, and learning from, the people most affected.

Campaign website: https://www.amandaforvancouver.ca/
Campaign email: [email protected] 

Nomination Rules FAQs

Only candidates who have been approved by the OneCity Nominations Committee are considered qualified candidates eligible to seek the Mayoral Nomination. Approved candidates have met all requirements and passed thorough vetting. Requirements of candidacy include: 

• Meeting or exceeding the required fundraising entrance fee from at least 20 donors;
• Completed nomination forms with the signatures of at least 25 OneCity members in good standing;
• Agree to OneCity's Statement of Values; 
• Be a member of OneCity in good standing for no fewer than 30 days.

Once an approved candidate announces their intention to seek the OneCity nomination publicly, their name will be published on this page confirming their status along with more information about their campaign. The Nominations Committee encourages members to volunteer in nomination races and contact candidates' campaigns directly for opportunities.

All approved candidates have agreed to strict privacy and confidentiality rules and will receive a copy of OneCity's membership list with members' contact information. Members may opt out from being contacted by nomination campaigns by emailing the Membership Secretary, Will Shelling, at [email protected].

Members may contact Nominations Committee Co-chairs Alison Atkinson and Matthew Wigmore at [email protected].