Hi, I’m Annette Reilly, and I’m running for Vancouver City Council. I’m a filmmaker, a working parent, and someone who believes public service still matters. Follow me to find out more about who I am, why I’m running, and why I believe Vancouver deserves better. Let’s get to work.

🧵 Tomorrow, @ptfry.bsky.social has 4 motions going before City Council. With ABC limiting motions for the rest of the summer, it's crucial to lend your voice! You can sign up here BEFORE 5 PM TODAY to speak in support of motions 12, 13, 14, and 15! vancouver.ca/your-governm...

With discussion from 600+ public speakers starting yesterday, one theme keeps coming up: we don't have enough information to vote on this budget. ABC needs to go back to the drawing board before anyone votes. Keep raising your voices, Vancouver! vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/12/v... #VanPoli

With a lack of straight answers & details in yesterday's budget presentations, how can councillors vote on this? ABC wants to hand-wave the details & fill in the blanks as they go. Ken Sim says he's not "a numbers guy," but this isn't how budgeting works. vancouversun.com/news/local-n... #VanPoli

I hope the ABC councillors will listen to the workers whose job it is to care for the infrastructure and services that make our city livable. #solidarity #vanpoli #strongertogether

Unions give ABC Vancouver earful over proposed property tax freeze

I am filled with hope with the number of people speaking towards this ABC budget. Being on a film set is not conducive to participating in City Council meetings beyond sending in an email. Thank you all for using your voices.❤️

One thing to watch for on Day 1 of Vancouver Budget-palooza, which begins in five minutes: this staff proposal to raise fees for having events outside the Vancouver Art Gallery by 2400%. Additional big increases for Robson Square and the plaza on Davie Street. We'll see if it gets clawed back.

Incredibly short-sighted and irresponsible, and completely disconnected from the real values & priorities of Vancouverites. This move would be awful not only for Vancouver, but also for all the cities that Vancouver’s leadership has inspired over decades of North American sustainability leadership.

Buses are coming to Stanley Park in 2027 — great news! But having bikes & buses sharing one lane isn’t safe. Support Commissioner @tomdigby1.bsky.social’s amendment for a permanent, separated bike lane & add your name today in the link: win.newmode.net/greenpartyof... #VanPoli #BikeVancouver

The movement is growing! Stand in solidarity with the BCGEU as they fight for FAIR WAGES. The outcome of this negotiation will impact all BC workers. We must stand together if we want wages that we can live off of! @bcgeu.bsky.social #BCGEU #UnionStrong #FairWages

We would like to thank our wonderful volunteers, elected, board members, and, of course, the folks that visited us at Car Free Day on Commercial Dr. Despite some sudden rain, it didn't dampen anyone's spirits. See you Sunday on Main Street! #VanPoli #CarFreeDay2025

The Van Park Board has made a misguided decision to bring a trademarked Harry Potter experience to Stanley Park this winter. As a Queer woman and a strong Trans ally, this is unacceptable. JKR pours her fortune into actively harming Trans Folks. #TransRights #ProtectTransKids #FuckJKRowling

United, we are strong #solidarity #BCGEU #UBCP

Pizza Garden on The Drive caught fire about 30 mins ago. Vancouver Fire Fighters were on the scene in a jiffy and seem to have it all under control. The fumes outside were toxic. This is what @vanfirerescue.bsky.social subject themselves to for our safety. Thank you all for your service!

Happy Labour Day! Our country would not be what it is without the labour movement. Our voices are louder together. I am a proud member of UBCP/ACTRA, a permittee with IATSE 891, and I’m only 19 days away from being a DGC member. Yay! #labourday #unionstrong

So as long as the majority break the rules, everyone gets away with it. And the taxpayer will foot the bill without even knowing it. Nate Lewis’ article in the Vancity Lookout sums it up pretty nicely: #vanpoli #cityofVancouver

Those who have the power to stop mass shootings can go to hell with their "thoughts and prayers." Do something about it, you evil bastards.

The public needs to hold this mayor and these councillors to account. This is beyond not ok. Also, who will pay the bills for all the lawyers involved? Often these types of costs get passed to the taxpayers. We must stay vigilant! #vanpoli #vancouver #integrity

"One stranger attack is too many. Obviously, we want to ensure public safety is paramount for everyone who visits, lives and works in Vancouver, but we don’t need unnecessary fear-mongering to drive political agendas, and ultimately scare people away from our city." www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

“Deliberately withheld…an abject failure of transparency and accountability” -Pete Fry From secret severance payouts to illegal Bitcoin fantasies Sim's priorities are anything but the public interest. We & @ptfry.bsky.social will continue to fight for you #vanpoli vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

We want to hear from you! Tell us what kind of future you see for Vancouver. What is being done well? Where can the city improve? Make changes by starting local.

We hope everyone's looking forward to a lovely weekend. Remember: flowers need water and so do you! It's going to be a hot weekend so stay hydrated, sunscreen up, and wear a hat (or don't, we're not your parents or anything but good advice is good advice!). Stay cool, Vancouver. #VanPoli

Canada refused to sign an international letter calling out the Israel's attack on the media in Gaza. We established the Media Freedom Coalition and denounced abuses of the press in Hong Kong. But radio silence about the IDF killing squads. The world is watching. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCDG...

Plastic talks have broken down more than the plastics themselves ever will. I have a suggestion. Make the companies who use plastic in their packaging pay for the recycling infrastructure instead of passing that cost onto the consumer. I bet that will convince them to find alternate solutions.

I encourage anyone who is not satisfied with the current electoral system to read this article. As a progressive, I dislike strategic voting. The healthiest democracies accurately represent their constituents. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/no-...

Don’t let anyone tell you your vote doesn’t matter!! #democracy #election

Happy May Day!! Let us not forget the struggles and lives lost to establish unity among workers here in Canada. Fighting for fair, safe treatment is ongoing. Stand with me and your other union friends in solidarity. We find strength in numbers. #IATSE891 #UBCP #DGCBC #unionstrong

Solar panels to be fitted on all new-build homes in England by 2027 Government to press ahead with net zero plans www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Carney is speaking about climate action and green energy. And building. Lots and lots of building. I might be able to get behind this. #CanadaElections2025

Heartbroken for the Filipino community and gutted for us all here in Vancouver. A wonderful event has ended in unthinkable tragedy. I was there with my husband and toddler, helping out at the @VanGreens tent. We packed up and left just before this. Shocked. #LapuLapuDay #Filipino

@vanfirerescue.bsky.social doing a great job keeping everyone safe on Hastings between Garden and Templeton. These people put their lives at risk each time they go to a call. Truly Vancouver’s heroes. ❤️ #firerescue #firefighters #vancouver

I was telling my toddler about Earth Day today. She reminded me that we are zooming through space on a planet. It’s funny how insignificant we are in the grand scheme of things and yet how significant our actions can be to the health of this giant rock we’re on. #earthday2025 #green

Congrats to @lucymaloney.bsky.social and @seanorr.bsky.social !! Two progressive parties took the open seats on council; a clear message to Ken Sim and ABC.

I am incredibly proud of the campaign the Greens ran and the people who made it happen. The results were not a loss, but a learning opportunity for 2026. What I wanted in this election more than anything is for the people of Vancouver to get out and vote. And they did. We should all be proud!

Get out and vote today in the Vancouver city council by-election! 8am to 8pm. This one is important, folks. Use your voice.

💚 New op-ed from @annettereilly.bsky.social : filmmaker, cancer survivor, and Green candidate for Vancouver City Council. She’s not just running against the status quo — she’s running for a city that lifts people up. 🗳️ Read. Share. Vote Green April 5. #VanVotes #VanByElection #VanPoli

Ken Sim’s “Task Force Barrage” didn’t solve homelessness—it just moved people from one sidewalk to another. @annettereilly.bsky.social has a better plan: daytime shelters for extreme weather, integrated services, and support for impacted communities. #VanPoli #GreenLeadership #HousingForEveryone

ABC froze supportive housing while the crisis deepens @annettereilly.bsky.social will: 🔓 Push to lift the freeze 🛠️ Unblock permitting & zoning delays 🤝 Partner with nonprofits & Province Because leaving people without homes isn’t just wrong it’s dangerous #VanPoli #HousingForEveryone #VoteGreen

🏠 One of Pete Fry’s first motions created the Renter’s Office. ABC shut it down. @annettereilly.bsky.social will bring it back, stronger: ✅ Stop illegal demovictions ✅ Enforce tenant protections across the city ✅ Create real accountability for landlords & developers #VanPoli #HousingForEveryone

“I’ve been fighting at City Hall—but I can’t do it alone.” – @ptfry.bsky.social 💚 @annettereilly.bsky.social is ready to stand with him for renters, affordability, and accountability. They’re backing each other. And fighting for you. 🗳 Vote April 5th 🔗 vangreens.ca/annette_reilly #vanpoli

Advance voting is open today! 🗳️ 8am–8pm at City Hall (Cambie & 12th) Make your voice heard in the Vancouver by-election. Vote @annettereilly.bsky.social and the #VanGreens today 🌿💚 🔗 vangreens.ca/annette_reilly #VanVotes #ByElection2025 #VoteGreen #VanPoli

Come out and support me during this final push! I can’t believe the campaign is almost over. Help me get across the finish line!

@annettereilly.bsky.social is a cancer survivor & knows how environmental toxins harm our communities ❌ Mayor Ken Sim tried to bring gas back into new homes 🗳 Vote Annette Reilly April 5 🗓 Early Vote March 26 & April 1 🔗 vangreens.ca/annette_reilly #vanpoli #colorectalcancercanada #nevertooyoung

With all the terrible things happening in the world, it’s important to get out and have a little fun. Got to spend some time watching Irish Dancers with Adriane Carr on St.Paddy’s Day. My Grandma would be so proud! #StPatricksDay #campaigntrail

I am a survivor of an environmentally caused cancer. I know first hand the type of damage diesel pollution can do. Instead of fixing the train the right way, ABC stalled - again. Vancouver deserves an electric train & an elected Park Board. #VanPoli #StanleyPark

📢 Vancouver’s artists & cultural spaces are being pushed out. We need leaders who fight for creativity, culture & community - not just the wealthy few. 🗳 Vote @annettereilly.bsky.social April 5 🗓 Early Vote: Mar 26 & April 1 www.vangreens.ca/annette_reilly 🎬 #vangreens #vanpoli #CAOS #DianaSpellman

The ABC candidates won’t face the public. They keep hiding behind their big money campaign machine, hoping to garner votes. It’s the same old lack of transparency that we’ve come to expect from this party. Shameful. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Thank you GEMFest for another event filled with old friends and dear colleagues. I’ve been busy on the campaign trail, so going to a film gala felt like a homecoming of sorts. Congrats on another successful film festival! #genderequityinmedia #filmfestival

Door knocking today in East Van! I love connecting with people in my Neighbourhood. I love Commercial Drive culture. It’s where I call home and where I spend a good portion of my family time. Thanks to my amazing pro team today @tdigby_64 @cnekolleh @janetrfraser #vancouver #byelection