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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.

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.

Leading RichmondARCA

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.

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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

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Kevin Lai

City Council Candidate

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Sam Wang

City Council Candidate

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Sophia Woo

City Council Candidate

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Education Team

Community voices focused on Richmond education.

Five public Education Team members.

Meet the education team

Rod Belleza

Education Team Candidate

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Dean Billings

Education Team Candidate

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Danny Chang

Education Team Candidate

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Phyllis Tang

Education Team Candidate

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Willy Sinconegue

Education Team Candidate

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Help build what’s next

Your support moves Richmond forward.

Help fund community outreach, voter communication, local events, and election readiness.

Donate to the campaign Donation instructions and eligibility information will be confirmed with the campaign team before launch.

Get involved

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.

From Advance Richmond

News & community updates

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Community Update
Community Update

Cowichan land title dispute

Public information and community outreach concerning land-title questions affecting homeowners.

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Public Information
Public Information

Community Links

Connecting Richmond neighbours, local voices, and community 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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Event
Event

2024 Family Day Rally

A community rally centred on safety, accountability, and meaningful public consultation.

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