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Don Bell

Council · North Vancouver (City of)

Central Lonsdale 20 yrs

About

Former Councillor and Mayor for District of North Van, former Trustee and Chair of North Van School Board, former Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, currently Councillor for North Van City.

Policy commitments

Buildings

We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.

✓ Support electrification of new buildings. Supportive

✓ Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events. Supportive

Ecosystems

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.

✓ Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater. Supportive

✓ Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife. Supportive

Land Use

We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.

✓ Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit. Supportive

✓ Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience. Supportive

Transport

Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).

✓ Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit. Supportive

✓ Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities. Supportive

✓ Expand EV charging infrastructure. Supportive

Zero Waste

Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.

✓ Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible. Supportive

✓ Supportive

~ Neutral

× Opposed

– No response

Climate action

How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?

I introduced a tree protection bylaw for City Council a few years ago, and recently supported an expansion of that bylaw. I have joined community tree planting projects. I have advocated for cooling options for renters and condo owners. I ride an e-bike and own an all-electric car.

Questions for North Vancouver (City of)

Lonsdale Energy Company has often promised a carbon neutral pathway. What steps will you take to ensure this report is published in the next year?

Lonsdale Energy (LEC) reported publicly at Council this year outlining their progress and initiatives. I will support this type of Progress Report being be made public each year.

Expensive renewable natural gas (RNG) use was introduced as a temporary solution for Lonsdale Energy Company to decarbonize, but is now a permanent part of LEC's energy mix. What steps will you take to eliminate RNG from LEC's energy mix?

I will support LEC to continue moving to eliminate RNG from their energy mix.

What steps would you take to correct the taxes that residents must now pay due to Metro Vancouver's handling of the sewage treatment plant?

I have voted with my Council to challenge the tax burden being imposed on our taxpayers, and to demand a full public inquiry as to how the NSWWTP costs increased so rapidly. I have voted to have the tax burden reduced for North Shore taxpayers and financial assistance from senior governments.

What steps would you take to require retention of mature trees through land use planning or other tools.

I have long advocated for retention of mature trees and expanding the scope of the tree protection bylaw through whatever zoning or regulatory means.

Should the tree bylaw apply to ALL sites, even if the sites are not being re-developed?

Yes the tree bylaw should apply to all properties, and any removal request be carefully reviewed by planning staff and an arborist with new planting for any trees removed. Private property owners rights must be given fair consideration.

Campaign contributions

Public records from Elections BC — 42 contributions totalling $30,030.68.

2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

9 contributions · $7,550.00

Contributor	Date	Amount	Office	Jurisdiction
STEVE BALDWIN	Dec 17, 2022	$1,000.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
STEVE BALDWIN	Sep 17, 2022	$200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DON BELL	Sep 17, 2022	$2,500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DARREN BELL	Oct 5, 2022	$1,000.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
LEE GRILLS	Sep 17, 2022	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ENSAN MONFARED	Oct 4, 2022	$1,000.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
PAUL STEVENSON	Sep 20, 2022	$1,000.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ANGELA TRUDEAU	Dec 17, 2022	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
TONY VALENTE	Oct 4, 2022	$250.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF

2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

14 contributions · $11,220.00

Contributor	Date	Amount	Office	Jurisdiction
STEVE BALDWIN	Oct 9, 2018	$120.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DARREN BELL	Oct 18, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DON BELL	Sep 4, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DON BELL	Dec 21, 2018	$1,100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DON BELL	Jan 15, 2019	$750.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DON BELL	Aug 16, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ADAM BLANCHETTE	Oct 18, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ROD DUNBAR	Oct 9, 2018	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
KATHRYN MANNAS	Oct 18, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
BRUCE MANNING	Oct 18, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ANTONY PAE	Sep 23, 2018	$300.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ALISON ROTA	Oct 18, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
JOHN PAUL STEVENSON	Oct 18, 2018	$1,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ANGELA TRUDEAU	Oct 16, 2018	$350.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

19 contributions · $11,260.68

Contributor	Date	Amount	Office	Jurisdiction
DONALD BELL	Sep 9, 2015	$5,049.01	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DARREN BELL	Nov 10, 2014	$2,200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DONALD BELL	Sep 9, 2015	$11.67	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
AL CASSELMAN	Nov 9, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
BAYSHORE DENTAL CENTRE	Nov 9, 2014	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
NANCY CROSSEN	Nov 9, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
DON FARLEY	Nov 9, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
LIL FAWCUS	Nov 13, 2014	$150.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
GEORGE GRILLS	Nov 25, 2014	$200.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
MANNING AUTO GROUP	Nov 9, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ROBIN HARDCASTLE	Nov 9, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ROBIN HARDCASTLE	Nov 9, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ELAINE HUNTER	Sep 26, 2014	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
GEUN-HYO PAE	Oct 30, 2014	$400.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
SAILOR HAGAR'S BREW PUB	Oct 27, 2014	$250.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
KATY ROOHANI NOTARY PUBLIC	Nov 9, 2014	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
KULDIP PUREWAL	Nov 8, 2014	$300.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
PARAMJIT TAKHAR	Nov 10, 2014	$100.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF
ANGELA TRUDEAU	Oct 17, 2014	$500.00	COUNCILLOR	NORTH VANCOUVER, CITY OF

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