OneCity is running a Mayor in 2026!
Next year, Vancouver will face a choice about what kind of city we want to be. Will we move forward to a more affordable, prosperous future, or hand the keys back to ABC?
Our members - you - are the core of our party. And unlike some at City Hall, we believe in democracy and transparency.
We’ll host an open Mayoral nomination contest to select our nominee. Declared and approved candidates are listed below in the order in which they announced their candidacy.
OneCity’s Mayoral nominee will be selected by you, our members, at our AGM on February 11th, 2026. Council, School, and Park Board nominations will conclude in May. Voting will be by electronic means in February. Members should expect more information with regards to voting procedure in late 2025/early 2026.
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]