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Advance Richmond Community Association

Leading Richmond Forward.

Building a safer, stronger, and more united Richmond.

Advance Richmond is a grassroots civic organization bringing residents together around practical solutions, public safety, accountability, and a stronger future for our city.

Your support helps fund voter outreach, community events, campaign communications, and election readiness.

Meet the Team

Community voice. Responsible leadership. Richmond first.

Grassroots civic leadership Residents deserve to be heard.

Local decisions should be transparent, practical, and rooted in Richmond’s communities.

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Your contribution helps ARCA reach more Richmond residents, share important campaign information, organize community events, and prepare for the 2026 local election.

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Why Advance Richmond exists

A stronger voice
for residents.

ARCA grew from Richmond residents organizing around local concerns and a shared belief that meaningful public input should shape our city.

Our role is constructive: bring neighbours together, encourage transparent decisions, and advance practical, accountable leadership across City Council and education.

Read the ARCA story
01Grassroots organization

Built by Richmond residents and community voices.

02Richmond-focused

Local leadership centred on our city’s future.

03Council + Education

A public team structure ready for civic service.

04Safety + accountability

Clear priorities grounded in community well-being.

Our priorities

A Richmond that works
for everyone.

Focused on the local issues residents see and feel every day—approached with care, discipline, and common sense.

Community leadership

A team ready to serve.

Meet the people stepping forward to listen, collaborate, and lead with Richmond’s interests at heart.

City Council Team

Local leadership for a well-run city.

Four public City Council team members.

Meet the council team
Gary Law, City Council Candidate for Advance Richmond

Gary Law

City Council Candidate

Public safety, community service, and public engagement experience, including former service with the RCMP and Canadian Army Reserve. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Kevin Lai, City Council Candidate for Advance Richmond

Kevin Lai

City Council Candidate

A Richmond business owner and general contractor with experience in community organizing and local advocacy. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Sam Wang, City Council Candidate for Advance Richmond

Sam Wang

City Council Candidate

A Chartered Professional Accountant with senior financial leadership and community accessibility service experience. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Sophia Woo, City Council Candidate for Advance Richmond

Sophia Woo

City Council Candidate

A mental health clinician and former school trustee with experience in public service, community organizations, and school safety. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile

Education Team

Community voices focused on Richmond education.

Five public Education Team members.

Meet the education team
Rod Belleza, Education Team Candidate for Advance Richmond

Rod Belleza

Education Team Candidate

A Richmond school trustee and longtime community leader focused on good governance, financial literacy, and support for students and teachers. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Dean Billings, Education Team Candidate for Advance Richmond

Dean Billings

Education Team Candidate

A project management professional and community volunteer with parent leadership and youth sports experience. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Danny Chang, Education Team Candidate for Advance Richmond

Danny Chang

Education Team Candidate

A Richmond business owner and parent with experience in community volunteering, education, and youth development. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Phyllis Tang, Education Team Candidate for Advance Richmond

Phyllis Tang

Education Team Candidate

A music educator and community outreach professional with nonprofit finance and community leadership experience. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile
Willy Sinconegue, Education Team Candidate for Advance Richmond

Willy Sinconegue

Education Team Candidate

A finance professional and community leader with experience supporting students, multicultural programs, and youth mentorship. Full biography pending ARCA approval.View profile

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Help lead Richmond forward.

Join the contact list, become a member, volunteer, request a lawn sign, host a conversation, or attend an ARCA community event.

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Community Links

A starting point for Richmond neighbours seeking ARCA updates, community connections, and public resources.

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Advocacy Campaign
Advocacy Campaign

Stop CPH

An advocacy campaign focused on community safety, responsible housing decisions, and public consultation.

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Past Community Event
Past Community Event

Family Day Rally

A community event archive item from Advance Richmond’s public website.

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Public Information
Public Information

Cowichan land title dispute

Clear community information concerning land-title questions affecting homeowners.

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