"West Vancouver voters tell me they want a change at the top. They want to be listened to. They want more respect for their tax dollars, and shopping villages strengthened. And they want a vision for the community. You can trust me to deliver."
— Kirk LaPointe
Trusted Leadership for West Vancouver's Future
I’m Kirk LaPointe, and I’m running for Mayor of West Vancouver. I’ve spent my career in journalism, business, and public service — asking tough questions, holding institutions to account, and helping people make sense of complex decisions. Now I want to put that experience to work for the community I call home.
I’m running because I believe West Vancouver deserves better than what it’s been getting from local government. We need to manage public money more carefully, support a healthier local economy, and give residents a genuine voice — before decisions are made, not after. Too many people feel they’re being asked to pay more without enough clarity, consultation, or long-term vision. Whether it’s taxes, housing, infrastructure, or our role at Metro Vancouver, we need leadership that listens earlier, explains clearly, and works with the community on a real plan for the years ahead.
West Vancouver has deep strengths, high expectations, and a strong sense of place. It deserves leadership that matches. I’d love your help.
- Ensure value for money and financial discipline in public spending
- Build a stronger local economy
- Give residents a voice before decisions are made, not after
- Demand stronger accountability at Metro Vancouver
- Protect what makes West Vancouver special
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Part 3: A Plan for West Vancouver’s future
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