November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Mitchell Prost
As a former student, Prost acknowledged the challenges that students face with housing, and looks forward to improving land use development.
All in UNA Election 2021
November 9, 2021
The Ubyssey's guide to voting in the University Neighbourhoods Association election
Over the past few weeks, The Ubyssey news team has broken down what the UNA is and does, as well as spoken to each of the candidates vying for one of the seven open seats on the Board.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Ali Mojdehi
If elected to the Board, Mojdehi wants to focus on making UBC safer, creating a more “vibrant community” and making campus more pet-friendly.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Richard Watson
Watson is a local minister, pastor and community resident of 15 years.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Zheng (Jane) Kang
Kang believes that like other residents, students want a safe place to live in, and thus, she would focus on ensuring that if elected.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Fei Liu
An active community volunteer and passionate advocate for social and climate justice, Fei Liu wants to “build up communication channels” in the UNA.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Murray McCutcheon
The Hawthorn Place resident was first elected to the UNA board in 2019 and hopes to continue his work for another three years.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Sofia Ngieng
If elected, Ngieng has three main goals: she wants to increase the amount of affordable housing in the UNA, increase community safety and push for more transparency.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Erin Co
“I’ve met so many people from all walks of life facing different problems and I really want to play my role in creating a better community for everyone,” Co said.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Tony Cheng
A resident of Wesbrook Place, Cheng is running for what would be his first term on the Board. His top priorities for the Board are improving neighbourhood safety and sustainability.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Dr. Maria Gallo
Gallo also said that she would like to improve the involvement of students. She plans on doing so by collecting their opinions through Qualtrics surveys.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Mary Gan
“I thought it was really important to have individuals that are student-aged, are connected to students and have them be able to represent their thoughts and voices on the Board,” Gan said.
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Dr. Eagle Glassheim
Glassheim recognizes that representation is a key point. “I'd want to really be open to the voices of neighbours and other residents. Hopefully, I would learn a lot in the process.”
November 9, 2021
UNA candidate profile: Bill Holmes
For Holmes, “the UNA is evolving and entering a new stage” which he wants to be part of, irregardless of whether or not he gets re-elected.
November 6, 2021
The UNA has an election this month. What is it?
With an election running from November 8 to 30, here is everything you need to know about UNA before casting a ballot.
