City councillor Rebecca Bligh, who recently left the ABC Vancouver Party to sit as an independent, is set to unveil important news on Monday morning. Bligh, known for her outspoken stance on housing issues, is scheduled to hold a media event at 9:30 a.m.
Expressing disappointment with Mayor Ken Sim’s direction, Bligh emphasized the need to prioritize the city’s core values, prompting her decision to part ways with the party earlier this year. She had raised concerns about Sim’s plan to halt new supportive housing projects in Vancouver.
Initially elected as a member of the Non-Partisan Association in 2018, Bligh has since emerged as a key figure in municipal politics, serving as the president of the Federation of the Canadian Municipalities.
Speculation is rife among city hall insiders that Bligh’s recent fundraising activities hint at a potential mayoral run in the upcoming municipal election in October 2026. While details remain scarce, Bligh has hinted that her upcoming announcement will shape the future of civic politics in Vancouver.
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