VANCOUVER – Melissa De Genova will represent the Conservative Party of BC in the riding of Vancouver-Yaletown in the October provincial election. De Genova, who has served three terms on Vancouver City Council and Parks Board, says her number one priority is to end the chaos that has taken hold in parts of Yaletown.
“Yaletown has in many ways been ground zero in experiencing the impact of the decriminalization of drugs, catch and release of dangerous repeat offenders and a lack of focus on treatment, prevention and enforcement. Residents here have had a front-row seat to the tragic and dangerous consequences of the chaos created by radical NDP policies, and I will continue the work I did on Council to fight for public safety, appropriate policing and sound drug and housing options.”
Conservative leader John Rustad says that De Genova brings valuable experience to the table regarding getting housing built.
“Melissa understands the challenges of getting housing built from all angles. She has seen it from Council and the private sector where she has worked with getting both market and non-profit housing built. Her expertise in housing is critical to tackling the affordability crisis in BC.”
De Genova was named one of the top forty under forty by Business in Vancouver for her work in creating affordable housing. She has volunteered for numerous community-focused charities, including the Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, Salvation Army in the Downtown Eastside, Odd Squad productions, Honour House and the Italian Day Festival Society.
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About Melissa De Genova
A lifelong Vancouverite with a passion for community, Melissa has a long history of public service, serving three terms elected to City Council and Park Board in Vancouver, where she has served in leadership roles including: Finance Committee Chair, Metro Vancouver Director and as a member of the UNDRIP Task Force and Translink Mayor’s Council.
Melissa brings decades of experience in both private and non-profit residential development. Her professional expertise is widely recognized, with Business in Vancouver naming her to their Forty Under 40 for her leadership in creating affordable housing in B.C. Melissa graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
She has volunteered her time on boards and committees with many charitable organizations including Moberly Arts and Cultural Centre, Odd Squad Productions, Salvation Army in the Downtown Eastside, Italian Day Festival Society, and Honour House Society.
During her tenure elected to the city Melissa was often the sole voice standing up for public safety, proper policing and sound drug and housing policy in Yaletown. She is committed to restoring a family friendly neighbourhood by eliminating the chaos and disorder.
Married to Blair, a Vancouver Police Officer, and a devoted mother to their 6-year-old daughter, Melissa will fight to restore public safety in Yaletown.
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