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BFV council candidates are focused on housing, affordability, accountability, and practical support for families and workers.

Andy Lin

Andy Lin

City Council Candidate

Andy’s story begins in Marpole, where he grew up in aging apartment buildings alongside his immigrant parents, who came to Vancouver from China in search of opportunity and a better future. Like many working families in the city, stability did not come easy. Water leaks, mice infestations, and the constant pressure of rising costs were simply part of everyday life. Those experiences gave Andy an early understanding of what it means to live on the edge of affordability in a city that often feels increasingly out of reach for ordinary people.

Watching his family work tirelessly to build a more secure life shaped the values he carries today: hard work, resilience, and a belief that people who contribute to their communities deserve the chance to succeed and live with dignity.

As he got older, Andy became increasingly concerned about the direction Vancouver was heading. He saw a city where too many young people felt shut out, where working families struggled to stay afloat, and where systems that were supposed to serve residents no longer seemed to work for them.

That belief carried into his work as a business founder in a niche industry, where he focused on making a hobby more affordable and accessible rather than maximizing profits at every opportunity. For Andy, that approach reflected a broader principle: markets and businesses should serve people, not exploit them.

Today, Andy is running for Vancouver City Council because he believes the city can do better. He represents a new generation that is ready to challenge outdated thinking, bring forward practical solutions, and fight for a Vancouver that works for everyone.

Judith Kasiama

Judith Kasiama

City Council Candidate

Judith Kasiama is a community builder, entrepreneur and advocate who has spent her life creating opportunities for people to feel included and connected.

Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith and her family fled the country when she was seven during the First Congo War. After living in South Africa, Australia and the United States, her family eventually came to Canada as refugees. Judith later studied International Studies at Trinity Western University in British Columbia and made Vancouver home.

It was here that Judith discovered a passion for the outdoors. While joining group hikes around Vancouver, she noticed that the people enjoying these spaces did not reflect the diversity of the city. She was often the only Black woman in the group, and she saw a lack of representation throughout the outdoor industry.

Rather than simply accepting it, Judith acted.

In 2017, she founded Colour the Trails, creating more accessible outdoor experiences for Black, Indigenous, racialized and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. The organization has since grown across Canada, helping hundreds of people experience activities ranging from skiing and hiking to climbing, kayaking and camping.

Judith has also served on the Trans Canada Trail board since 2021 and is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Now, Judith is bringing that same community focused approach to City Hall as a Bright Future Vancouver candidate for City Council. She believes Vancouver can do better, and that everyone should have the opportunity to participate, belong and thrive.

Ibrahima Cisse

Ibrahima Cisse

City Council Candidate

Although born in Montreal, Ibrahima Cisse has called British Columbia home for nearly his entire life, spending much of it in East Vancouver. Growing up here has given him a firsthand understanding of the opportunities that make Vancouver special, as well as the challenges that have made it increasingly difficult for people to build a future in the city they love.

Professionally, Ibrahima is an entrepreneur and community builder. As the founder of Community Growth Media, he works with coaches, creators, and business owners to build thriving communities by creating the systems that keep people connected, engaged, and supported. His clients have included internationally recognized creators and growing online businesses, where he has helped transform communities into places where people genuinely want to belong.

Beyond his business, Ibrahima has built experience in political campaigns, community organizing, sales, and customer service. He has managed a provincial election campaign, volunteered on a municipal campaign, and has spent more than 15 years supporting the African Fair Trade Society through community events, outreach, and education.

Ibrahima is running with Bright Future Vancouver because he believes the city can do better. Like many Vancouver residents, he has experienced the rising cost of living, the housing challenges, and the growing feeling that too many people are being left behind. He believes Vancouver has the potential to become one of the world's great cities, but only if it puts people first, listens to its communities, and plans for the future instead of simply reacting to today's problems.

He joined Bright Future Vancouver because he believes a better city starts with stronger communities, practical leadership, and a vision that gives people something to believe in again.

BFV candidate
Bilal Khan

Bilal Khan

City Council Candidate

Born and raised in Metro Vancouver, Bilal is running to help build a city where the middle class can thrive, struggling families are supported, and people born here are not pushed out of the communities they helped build.

Growing up on local farms, attending Point Grey Secondary, and later experiencing homelessness gave Bilal firsthand insight into the cracks around housing, affordability, and opportunity. Driven by faith and service, he believes meaningful change starts with leaders who understand what people face every day.