VANCOUVER, BC; October 7, 2022 – Today, Forward Together mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart announced he is endorsing all seven Vision Vancouver candidates for Vancouver School Board and Park Board for the October 15 local elections. These candidates are also recommending Vancouver residents vote for Kennedy Stewart for mayor.

“Vancouver needs more progressive voices on school board and park board and this team of Vision Vancouver candidates brings the experience needed to work with the next city council to move forward on delivering high quality public services, reconciliation, climate action and childcare,” said Forward Together mayoral candidate Kennedy Stewart. “I am honoured to be endorsed by all seven of Vision’s park board and school board candidates and am pleased to put my full support behind them, as I believe they are the best candidates to help with building a city for all of us.”

“This exceptional team of Vision Vancouver school board and park board candidates is committed to bringing people together to build a city that works for everyone and reflects their values,” said Allan Wong, Vancouver’s longest current serving school board trustee. “We’re pleased to endorse Kennedy Stewart for Mayor of Vancouver and look forward to working with him to strengthen our schools and parks.”

The seven Vision Vancouver park board and school board candidates endorsed by Kennedy Stewart are:

For Park Board:

• Carla Frenkel
• John Irwin

For School Board:

• Steve Cardwell
• Aaron Leung
• Kera McArthur
• Hilary Thomson
• Allan Wong