Media Advisory: Vancouver Residents to Rally at City Hall: Put Housing Before Hotels!

Rally to be held Monday, April 14 at 5:00 PM

What: On the eve of Sean Orr and Lucy Maloney being sworn in to Vancouver City Council––after winning a clear mandate running on a platform of affordable housing––Vancouver residents are joining UNITE HERE Local 40 in rallying to oppose a proposed Hotel Development Policy that would make it easier for billionaire developers to build hotels.

City staff are recommending council approve the policy on Tuesday morning. We are opposing the industry-backed plan for a simple reason: Vancouver needs affordable housing, not more hotel rooms.

Demonstrators will call on City Council to reject the proposal and focus on building affordable homes for the people who live and work in Vancouver. Mayor Ken Sim has said his party will “do better” and listen to voters—this is the chance to prove it.

Who: Sean Orr, hotel workers, housing advocates, and community allies.

When: Monday, April 14 at 5:00 PM

Where: Vancouver City Hall (North Plaza), 453 West 12th Avenue

Visuals: Colorful signs, chants, and speakers demanding housing justice.

Contact: Nate Holers, [email protected], 250-889-7682