Speculation on Mayoral Run in 2011
GEORGIA STRAIGHT COLUMNIST CHARLIE SMITH SPECULATES OF AN IAN ROBERTSON RUN FOR MAYOR 2011 The ongoing dissatisfaction with Vision Vancouver's radical policies and Mayor Gregor Robertson's uneven and at times arrogant positions have citizens and journalists alike speculating on who might replace Gregor Robertson in 2011. Charlie Smith of the Georgia Straight writes, "Ian Robertson is the type of ...
Leadership, Integrity, Bipartisanship
"There comes a point in our lives, where we should all give back to the community." Since first being elected to the Vancouver Park Board as Commissioner in 2005, Ian has advocated strongly for improved sports facilities with particular emphasis on increasing the number of artificial turf fields in Vancouver. As a father of two boys who are very ...
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Moving On ….
As you know I did not seek re-election to the park board, instead choosing to take a step back and focus on career and family. On November 19th the voters of Vancouver gave Vision Vancouver a resounding mandate to continue governing for three more years. To the candidates who ran and were not successful, the people of Vancouver owe you a debt of gratitude for considering to give up time from your... [Read more]
Two-Term Park Commissioner Will Not Seek Re-election
NPA Park Commissioner and former Park Board Chair Ian Robertson announced today that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming civic election to be held in November 2011. “I am very proud of what I have accomplished over the past six years as a Park Commissioner in Vancouver”, says Robertson. “I was motivated to run in 2005 because of the lack of artificial turf fields in Vancouver. When I... [Read more]
2011 Operating Budget Update
I had planned on attending and speaking at the special Council meeting to discuss the 2011 operating budget. Unplanned and extended business travel at the last minute (I was in Toronto on business) prevented me from returning on time to attend the meeting. Below is my e-mail sent to Mayor and Council on the morning of Dec 2. Unexpected extended business travel in Toronto will prevent me from being... [Read more]
Cuts to Park Board Budget Hit Historic High
Under Vision Vancouver’s watch, cuts to the park board budget have been $5.3 million which is over four times more than the previous three boards combined. I understand that we are in challenging economic times however when surveyed, Vancouver residents rank park board services as one of the top three departments that they do not want to see cuts to. In 2010 the Vision Vancouver park board caucus... [Read more]
Leadership, Integrity, Bipartisanship
“There comes a point in our lives, where we should all give back to the community.” Since first being elected to the Vancouver Park Board as Commissioner in 2005, Ian has advocated strongly for improved sports facilities with particular emphasis on increasing the number of artificial turf fields in Vancouver. As a father of two boys who are very active in all types of sports, Ian witnessed... [Read more]
