Vancouver Courier Contributors
Mike Klassen
Mike Klassen was born in Vancouver and grew up in the Killarney neighbourhood. A UBC graduate, Mike began writing for alternative publications such as Terminal City Weekly and Discorder, before becoming a pioneering political blogger at CityCaucus.com. A long time community volunteer and organizer in his Fraser Street neighbourhood, Mike serves as board president of PAL Vancouver, a society providing social housing for long time members of the arts community. Mike is a former vice-chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission, and former vice-chair of DOXA documentary festival board. A veteran of local political campaigns, Mike was a one-time candidate for city council (NPA), and ended his NPA membership in 2012.
Recent Articles
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Council has the opportunity to get Vancouver’s first post-Vision budget right
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Cities like Vancouver should embrace the C word: consultation
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Some familiar faces surround Kennedy Stewart’s mayoralty
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NPA snatches defeat from the jaws of victory — again
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Thought big money was finally out of Vancouver politics? Think again
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Could Vancouver voters elect an all-woman city council?
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Ian Campbell’s departure signals the demise of Vision Vancouver
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Plenty of candidates in Vancouver election, but so far very few practical ideas
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Should Vancouver dump clothing donation bins?
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Demovictions issue could dog Kennedy Stewart in Vancouver mayoral race
