Elizabeth Murphy for Councillor
“The November 19 election is critical for Vancouver’s future because the next council will create a “regional-context statement” as part of the new regional growth strategy. This is a zoning document which will have to be approved by the Metro Vancouver board and TransLink. Once that is implemented, it will be very hard to change because it’s a 30-year plan. It will have to have the approval of Metro and TransLink to make any changes in the future. So this is a turning point for the city of Vancouver.”
Elizabeth Murphy was born and raised in Vancouver. As a businesswoman who has a professional background in both the private and public sector, she would bring a balanced approach to City Hall governance.
In the 1980s she was a consultant to the Ministry of Transportation and the BC Buildings Corporation. In the 1990s she worked for the City of Vancouver Housing and Properties Department, and for BC Housing as a Senior Projects Development Officer. Since 1996 she has been an independent businesswoman.
Elizabeth was given a 2007 City of Vancouver Heritage Award for a heritage restoration project she owned and managed. As a heritage advocate she was on the Board of Directors for Heritage Vancouver and on a subcommittee for the Vancouver Heritage Commission. She also is a proponent for neighbourhood-based planning processes and has been involved with the CityPlan Community Visions program and community groups.
Press
Ned Jacobs
“Elizabeth Murphy (NSV): Many council decisions involve land use and development. No candidate on any slate can match Elizabeth’s broad understanding of land economics. In the 1980s she was a consultant to the Ministry of Transportation and the B.C. Buildings Corporation. In the 1990s she worked for the City of Vancouver housing and properties department, and for B.C. Housing as a senior projects development officer. Since 1996 she has been an independent businesswoman. Elizabeth Murphy is an incredibly hard worker, and a passionate advocate for protection of affordable rental housing, heritage, and green zones.”
http://www.straight.com/article-539821/vancouver/ned-jacobs-why-im-voting-randy-helten-and-neighbourhoods-sustainable-vancouver
Straight Slate 2011 – Fourth Recommended
November 17, 2011
“…Murphy is the most knowledgeable candidate when it comes to heritage, environmentally sensible development, and Metro Vancouver’s regional growth strategy…”
http://www.straight.com/article-540451/vancouver/straight-slate-voting-day
Alex Tsakumis
“MURPHY, ELIZABETH (NSV): The best candidate the ‘Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver’ has. Very well-spoken and a keen listener (I saw this several times when she answered questions at all-candidates meetings), she will make an impact and hopefully get rid of the damage STIR has caused.”
http://alexgtsakumis.com/2011/11/14/tsakumis-endorsements-for-vancouver-municipal-election-2011/
This civic election will direct the next 30 years of planning
Elizabeth Murphy, November 14, 2011
Straight.com
http://www.straight.com/article-538546/vancouver/elizabeth-murphy-civic-election-will-direct-next-30-years-planning
Gregor Robertson’s planning policies meets opposition from Neighbourhoods for a Sustainable Vancouver
By Charlie Smith, Straight.com
November 10, 2011
Earlier articles
Metro Vancouver wants province to force Coquitlam to accept Regional Growth Strategy
by Elizabeth Murphy
April 7, 2011
Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy is on hold because Coquitlam’s non-acceptance has triggered the dispute resolution process.
West Vancouver council’s acceptance of Regional Growth Strategy threatens North Shore forests
by Elizabeth Murphy
March 14, 2011
On the evening of last Monday (March 7), the majority of West Vancouver council accepted the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy in spite of community opposition.
Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy remains unsupported
by Elizabeth Murphy
February 24, 2011
There are many reasons for municipalities to vote no on the Regional Growth Strategy.
Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy greenwashes unsustainable development
by Elizabeth Murphy
November 18, 2010
Metro Vancouver is proposing to replace the existing Livable Region Strategic Plan with the Regional Growth Strategy.
Metro Vancouver’s Regional Growth Strategy would transfer municipal land use authority
by Elizabeth Murphy
November 3, 2010
There is a significant transfer of authority for land-use planning to senior governments through the RGS.
Vancouver schools in crisis
by Elizabeth Murphy
June 21, 2011
The Vancouver school board is considering what to do with heritage schools across Vancouver.
