Welcome to the party! VOTE Socialist launches on May Day in East Van
April 29, 2022
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Welcome to the party! VOTE Socialist launches on May Day in East Van
Vancouver, B.C., unceded Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories - This year’s May Day festivities in Vancouver will include the public launch of a new party running in this year’s municipal election: VOTE Socialist.
The launch will take place Sunday, May 1st, 12:30pm at Grandview Park on Commercial Dr.
With so many centrist and right-wing municipal parties with vaguely progressive names, VOTE Socialist will stand out among the pack by offering a clear and unambiguous alternative to the status quo.
“The era of incremental or cosmetic reforms is over,” explains a VOTE Socialist member. “The crises faced by the people of Vancouver all come down to the systemic inequality, exploitation, and alienation caused by capitalism. It’s time to name the problem and to name our solution: VOTE Socialist will offer voters this clear choice.”
“This year, Defund the VPD will be on the ballot. Tax the Rich will be on the ballot. Renters rights will be on the ballot. A clear, socialist choice will be on the ballot.”
VOTE Socialist plans to elect a Mayor, City Councillors, School Trustees and Park Commissioners who will act with the urgency required and who will use their positions in office to amplify and strengthen social movements in the City.
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Media Contacts:
media@votesocialist.ca