Adil awan

I try to make practical choices in my everyday life. I purchased an electric vehicle to reduce my personal emissions, and whenever possible I take public transit, bike or walk instead of driving. I also support protecting Richmond’s green spaces, planting more trees and creating more parks for families. I believe small changes, combined with responsible City planning, can make a real difference.

I have concerns about the FortisBC Tilbury LNG expansion, particularly because of its proximity to Richmond and surrounding communities.

While I understand the arguments around energy security, jobs and economic benefits, I believe we also have to consider the long-term environmental and safety impacts. LNG is still a fossil fuel, and expanding this infrastructure could increase greenhouse gas emissions and make it harder to transition toward cleaner energy.

The location is also important. The facility is close to Richmond, the Fraser River and established residential communities. Residents should not have to accept increased environmental or safety risks simply because the project is located across the river.

I believe public investment and infrastructure decisions should be focused increasingly on renewable energy, energy efficiency and technologies that reduce emissions rather than expanding our reliance on fossil fuels.

As a City Councillor, I would advocate for Richmond residents, support strong environmental and safety standards, and ask that the cumulative impacts on our community, the Fraser River and surrounding environment be fully considered.

Richmond can support economic growth and energy security while still moving toward a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

Yes. I believe Richmond should continue investing in safe, connected and accessible walking, rolling and cycling infrastructure.

I regularly walk, bike and use public transit myself, so I understand the importance of having routes that are safe and easy to navigate. We need better connections between neighbourhoods, schools, parks, community centres and transit, with infrastructure that works for people of all ages and abilities.

I would support practical improvements such as safer crossings, protected cycling routes, better sidewalks and pathways, improved lighting and more connections between existing routes.

Active transportation should be a realistic option for people who want to leave their car at home, not something that is difficult or unsafe.

My goal is to make it easier for Richmond residents to walk, bike, roll and use transit safely while reducing congestion and supporting a healthier, more connected community.

I support the goal of reducing emissions from new buildings, but I believe Richmond should take a practical and balanced approach to accelerating the Zero Carbon Step Code.

We need to address climate change and make sure new buildings are energy efficient, affordable to operate and built to modern environmental standards. At the same time, we need to recognize that construction costs are already high and housing affordability is a major concern for Richmond families.

I would support a phased approach that gives builders, developers and homeowners enough time to adapt while continuing to move toward stronger carbon-reduction standards. Before accelerating requirements, I would want to see clear information on the impact on construction costs, housing affordability, electrical capacity and the availability of low-carbon technologies.

I would also encourage incentives and partnerships that make it easier for builders to exceed the minimum requirements, rather than relying entirely on additional regulations.

As a City Councillor, I would listen to residents, builders, environmental groups and industry experts and look at the evidence before making changes. We should also coordinate closely with the provincial government so Richmond's requirements are practical and consistent with broader provincial energy and climate policies.

I support moving toward a lower-carbon Richmond, but we need to do it responsibly, reducing emissions while keeping housing attainable and ensuring our infrastructure is ready for the transition.

I support expanding Richmond's district energy systems where they are practical and cost-effective. We should continue reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, but expansion should be based on sound economics, transparent costs and the availability of reliable low-carbon energy. I want climate solutions that benefit residents without unnecessarily increasing the cost of housing

I believe Richmond can create more green jobs by connecting our businesses, schools, training institutions and the City to the growing demand for clean technology and sustainable industries.

I would advocate for partnerships that provide practical training in areas such as electric vehicle technology, energy-efficient building, renewable energy, green construction, landscaping, environmental services and sustainable transportation.

We should also make sure young people and workers looking to change careers have access to apprenticeships, internships and hands-on training that can lead directly to employment.

As Richmond continues to grow, I would encourage the City to support businesses that create local green jobs and invest in sustainable technologies. I would also look for opportunities to use City projects as training and employment opportunities for Richmond residents.

My approach would be practical: create training opportunities, work with local employers and make sure people gain skills that are actually in demand.