Louis Huang
Council · Richmond
22 yrs
About
I am an entrepreneur, so I know what it takes to balance budgets, meet payroll.
I am a journalist, and I’ve spent years asking hard questions and uncovering facts.
I am a published poet and writer, so I appreciation culture and community identity.
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.
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Support electrification of new buildings.
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Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems.
Supportive
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events.
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Climate Justice
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
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Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources.
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Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters.
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Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation.
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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.
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Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
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Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
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Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit.
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
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Expand EV charging infrastructure.
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Watersheds
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
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Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water.
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
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Develop and implement a water security plan.
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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.
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Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal.
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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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?
My contribution to climate action has been grounded in practical community involvement and responsible land stewardship. My experience managing agricultural land has given me firsthand appreciation for protecting farmland, conserving soil and water, and preserving productive land for future generations.
I believe that local agriculture contributes to both food security and climate resilience. Responsible land management can protect natural resources, preserve green space, and reduce environmental impacts.
I support practical climate actions, including conserving water and energy, reducing waste, protecting trees and natural areas, improving public transportation, and strengthening infrastructure against flooding, extreme heat, and other climate-related risks.
My approach is based on practical experience and the belief that environmental responsibility should be part of good community management.
As a candidate for Richmond City Council, I would bring this perspective to municipal climate and environmental decisions. I support measurable and cost-effective actions that protect Richmond’s environment and strengthen community resilience, while respecting housing affordability, local businesses, and responsible use of taxpayers’ money.
I believe that local agriculture contributes to both food security and climate resilience. Responsible land management can protect natural resources, preserve green space, and reduce environmental impacts.
I support practical climate actions, including conserving water and energy, reducing waste, protecting trees and natural areas, improving public transportation, and strengthening infrastructure against flooding, extreme heat, and other climate-related risks.
My approach is based on practical experience and the belief that environmental responsibility should be part of good community management.
As a candidate for Richmond City Council, I would bring this perspective to municipal climate and environmental decisions. I support measurable and cost-effective actions that protect Richmond’s environment and strengthen community resilience, while respecting housing affordability, local businesses, and responsible use of taxpayers’ money.
Questions for Richmond
Do you support or oppose the Fortis Tilbury LNG expansion?
I oppose the FortisBC Tilbury LNG expansion in its current form.
Richmond and the Lower Mainland need reliable and affordable energy, but we must also consider long-term climate impacts, air quality, water and environmental risks, and our commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The proposed expansion is a major long-term investment in fossil-fuel infrastructure, and I believe those environmental and climate costs require serious consideration.
I support completing a rigorous, independent environmental assessment that fully address the concerns of Indigenous communities, local residents, and affected municipalities before any final approval.
My priority is to strengthen Richmond’s energy security through conservation, efficiency, renewable energy, storage, resilient infrastructure, and other lower-carbon solutions rather than increasing our long-term dependence on fossil fuels.
I would also support continued investment in reliable energy infrastructure necessary for public safety and community resilience, but such investment should be consistent with Richmond’s environmental responsibilities and long-term interests.
Richmond and the Lower Mainland need reliable and affordable energy, but we must also consider long-term climate impacts, air quality, water and environmental risks, and our commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The proposed expansion is a major long-term investment in fossil-fuel infrastructure, and I believe those environmental and climate costs require serious consideration.
I support completing a rigorous, independent environmental assessment that fully address the concerns of Indigenous communities, local residents, and affected municipalities before any final approval.
My priority is to strengthen Richmond’s energy security through conservation, efficiency, renewable energy, storage, resilient infrastructure, and other lower-carbon solutions rather than increasing our long-term dependence on fossil fuels.
I would also support continued investment in reliable energy infrastructure necessary for public safety and community resilience, but such investment should be consistent with Richmond’s environmental responsibilities and long-term interests.
Do you prioritize active transportation with investments in walking, rolling, and cycling infrastructure that is safe, connected, easy to navigate, and accessible?
Yes. I support making walking, rolling, and cycling safer, more connected, accessible, and convenient for Richmond residents.
Active transportation should be an important part of Richmond’s transportation network, particularly for short trips and connections to schools, transit, shopping, parks, and community services. I support investing in well-designed sidewalks, protected cycling routes, accessible crossings, lighting, and connections between existing pathways.
At the same time, transportation planning should recognize the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, families, businesses, transit users, cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. Investments should be based on safety, demonstrated community needs, accessibility, and effective use of public funds.
My goal is a balanced transportation system that gives residents more safe and practical choices while maintaining reasonable access for vehicles and local businesses.
Active transportation should be an important part of Richmond’s transportation network, particularly for short trips and connections to schools, transit, shopping, parks, and community services. I support investing in well-designed sidewalks, protected cycling routes, accessible crossings, lighting, and connections between existing pathways.
At the same time, transportation planning should recognize the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, families, businesses, transit users, cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers. Investments should be based on safety, demonstrated community needs, accessibility, and effective use of public funds.
My goal is a balanced transportation system that gives residents more safe and practical choices while maintaining reasonable access for vehicles and local businesses.
Do you support acceleration of the City's adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code?
Yes, in principle. I support accelerating the City’s adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code where it is technically feasible and economically responsible.
New buildings should become more energy-efficient and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions over their lifetime. However, implementation should carefully consider housing affordability, construction costs, energy reliability, and the ability of builders and trades to meet the requirements.
I would support a clear and predictable implementation timeline, consultation with the building industry, and appropriate incentives or transition measures where needed. The goal should be to achieve meaningful emissions reductions without unnecessarily increasing the cost of housing or placing excessive burdens on residents and businesses.
Richmond should pursue zero-carbon buildings through practical standards, innovation, incentives, and long-term planning while ensuring that climate policies remain achievable and financially responsible.
New buildings should become more energy-efficient and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions over their lifetime. However, implementation should carefully consider housing affordability, construction costs, energy reliability, and the ability of builders and trades to meet the requirements.
I would support a clear and predictable implementation timeline, consultation with the building industry, and appropriate incentives or transition measures where needed. The goal should be to achieve meaningful emissions reductions without unnecessarily increasing the cost of housing or placing excessive burdens on residents and businesses.
Richmond should pursue zero-carbon buildings through practical standards, innovation, incentives, and long-term planning while ensuring that climate policies remain achievable and financially responsible.
Do you support expansion of Richmond's award-winning district energy systems?
Yes. I support expanding Richmond’s district energy systems which provide reliable, efficient, and cost-effective heating and cooling.
District energy can reduce energy consumption and emissions while providing efficient services to new developments and existing neighborhoods. Expansion should be guided by clear evidence of environmental and economic benefits, sufficient system capacity, and long-term reliability.
I would support working with developers, utilities, businesses, and senior levels of government to expand district energy where appropriate. Projects should be financially sustainable and designed to avoid placing unnecessary costs on residents, businesses, or taxpayers.
Richmond should continue building on successful local energy initiatives while evaluating each expansion based on its environmental benefits, affordability, reliability, and long-term value to the community.
District energy can reduce energy consumption and emissions while providing efficient services to new developments and existing neighborhoods. Expansion should be guided by clear evidence of environmental and economic benefits, sufficient system capacity, and long-term reliability.
I would support working with developers, utilities, businesses, and senior levels of government to expand district energy where appropriate. Projects should be financially sustainable and designed to avoid placing unnecessary costs on residents, businesses, or taxpayers.
Richmond should continue building on successful local energy initiatives while evaluating each expansion based on its environmental benefits, affordability, reliability, and long-term value to the community.
What will you do to increase the number and types of green jobs and career training opportunities in Richmond?
I would work to make Richmond a place where climate action creates good local jobs and new economic opportunities.
First, I would encourage partnerships among the City, local businesses, trades, colleges, universities, and workforce organizations to expand training in areas such as energy-efficient construction, heat pumps, building retrofits, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, sustainable transportation, water management, and environmental technologies.
Second, I would support apprenticeships, internships, and practical skills programs that help young people, newcomers, and workers transitioning to new industries gain qualifications and experience. Training should be connected to actual local employment opportunities rather than education without a clear pathway to a job.
Third, I would encourage Richmond to attract and support businesses developing clean technologies and environmental services, while helping existing businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon practices. Where appropriate, municipal procurement and infrastructure projects can help create demand for local green skills and services.
My goal is to ensure that Richmond's climate investments strengthen our local economy, create meaningful career opportunities, and give residents the skills needed for the jobs of the future.
First, I would encourage partnerships among the City, local businesses, trades, colleges, universities, and workforce organizations to expand training in areas such as energy-efficient construction, heat pumps, building retrofits, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, sustainable transportation, water management, and environmental technologies.
Second, I would support apprenticeships, internships, and practical skills programs that help young people, newcomers, and workers transitioning to new industries gain qualifications and experience. Training should be connected to actual local employment opportunities rather than education without a clear pathway to a job.
Third, I would encourage Richmond to attract and support businesses developing clean technologies and environmental services, while helping existing businesses adopt energy-efficient and low-carbon practices. Where appropriate, municipal procurement and infrastructure projects can help create demand for local green skills and services.
My goal is to ensure that Richmond's climate investments strengthen our local economy, create meaningful career opportunities, and give residents the skills needed for the jobs of the future.
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