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Annsabelle Pronych

Council · West Vancouver (District of)

Neighbourhood:: Erwin Drive
Years in the community:: 11

About

Filipino-Canadian artist, professional, and community advocate. As a preacher’s daughter and eldest of six, I value compassion, service, responsibility, and community. Running for West Vancouver Council to care for people and community.

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. Neutral

~ Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems. Neutral

~ Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security. Neutral

~ Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings. Neutral

~ Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events. Neutral

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.

~ Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources. Neutral

~ Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters. Neutral

~ Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation. Neutral

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.

~ Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being. Neutral

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

Land Use

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

~ Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit. Neutral

~ Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience. Neutral

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. Neutral

~ Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities. Neutral

~ Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone. Neutral

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 zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal. Neutral

✓ 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 have not been involved in formal climate advocacy or advisory committees. My contribution has been caring about the community I live in. I want West Vancouver to be clean, beautiful, and a place where people can enjoy fresh air and a healthy environment. I believe protecting our natural surroundings and keeping our community clean are important responsibilities we all share.

Questions for West Vancouver (District of)

West Vancouver is vulnerable to many climate-related risks (e.g., intense rainfall, flooding, sea level rise, wildfire, wildfire smoke, and extreme heat events). How will you address these risks to increase our community’s resilience?

Natural disasters are something we cannot completely control, and they can happen anywhere in the world. What we can do is be prepared and make sure our community is informed.
I believe West Vancouver should continue to prepare for events such as wildfires, flooding, extreme heat, and severe weather by keeping residents informed about emergency plans, evacuation procedures, available resources, and how to stay safe. Good communication before and during an emergency is important, especially for seniors, families, and residents who may need additional support.
My focus would be on preparedness, communication, and working together as a community so that when a disaster happens, we are as ready as possible to respond and support one another. I believe preparation, communication, responsible marine operations, and having the right emergency resources available are essential. We may not be able to prevent every incident, but we can make sure our community is as prepared as possible to protect residents, our waterfront, and our environment.

Woodfibre LNG is planning to double or triple in size, which will increase the number of LNG carriers transiting past West Vancouver and anchoring in English Bay. What actions will you take to ensure the safety of West Vancouver residents?

The safety of West Vancouver residents should be a priority. If there is an increase in LNG carrier traffic, I would want to see strong marine safety measures in place, including appropriate tugboat support, properly operated and maintained vessels, safe navigation procedures, and clear emergency response plans.
I would also want strong coordination between the relevant authorities, emergency responders, marine operators, and the community, with clear communication about what happens if an incident occurs. We cannot predict every emergency, but we can make sure that the proper resources, communication systems, and response plans are in place to protect residents and our marine environment.

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