Tara Shushtarian for Burnaby City Council

In this video, I share a bit about why I am running for City Council and what I hope to accomplish as a Councillor.

https://www.burnabynow.com/2022-civic-election/get-to-know-burnaby-council-candidates-tara-shushtarian-5848018

In this article, I share my stances on key issues that matter most to Burnaby residents.

https://www.burnabynow.com/2022-civic-election/burnaby-green-party-announces-transportation-platform-5865141

Our Burnaby Green Party Transportation Platform Press Release

Why am I running? Firstly the climate crisis is urgent and requires cities to be resilient for all sections of society. Secondly, Green values and principles align with all that I firmly believe in. Thirdly, as Bayard Rustin the civil rights activist said, “In every society you need a group of angelic trouble makers”.
I am committed to advocating for equitable housing, active transportation, and liveable, complete cities. I believe in the importance of preserving our ecosystems, bluescapes, and streams, as well as our green spaces, parks, and urban forests. I will actively collaborate with different stakeholders for more affordable purpose-built rental units, as well as zoning for more middle infill housing, co-ops, and social housing. I will jointly work for improved access and affordability of childcare, improved access and affordability of transit, more sidewalks and segregated bikeways, and incentives for installation of energy efficient heat pumps in homes, buildings and rental units.

Our Burnaby Green Party Platform

Such an honour and joy to be able to attend National Indigenous Day on June 21st at the Edmonds Community Centre Plaza with the Tsleil-Waututh Warriors. *Hay’sxw’qa si’em*!

Really enjoyed the wonderful food and vibrant culture at the Fiji Festival on July 16th, as well as getting to meet BC Health Minister Adrian Dix and voicing our concerns about long-term care facilities and other healthcare issues.

Grateful for the warm welcome from the Thurkadevi Temple and the opportunity to witness Tamilian culture in the heart of Burnaby.

Great to see initiatives to alleviate poverty in Burnaby such as this community pantry beside the Tianjin Temple.

Really had a great time at the African Soccer and Cultural Festival held at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. Thank you to the wonderful African community for your incredible sportsmanship, sense of fun and food. And thank you to the invaluable, beautiful Inku for being such a gracious host to us.

Thanks to to the Burnaby Neighbourhood House for such a fun filled community event with music, food, games, and great community resources.

Really enjoyed the Lion Dance and all of the festivities in the Hats-Off Day Parade.