Councillor Jim Hanson, DNV

Your neighbour, your advocate.

Dedicated to creating a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant community where everyone's voice is heard.

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A Voice for
Reasoned Progress

Councillor Jim Hanson has dedicated his career to public service, advocating for sustainable growth and fiscal responsibility. As we look toward 2026, the challenges we face—rising costs, housing affordability, and community health—require experienced hands and fresh ideas.

Positions

  • Prioritizing rental and affordable housing

  • Fighting for slower, responsible growth that our infrastructure can actually support

  • Opposing overdevelopment while backing rental and affordable housing for those who need it most

  • Tax increases must be kept to a rate of inflation

  • Standing firm against tax increases beyond inflation

  • Pushing for disciplined spending, infrastructure renewal, and fairer taxation for District families.

  • Let’s get North Vancouver moving again

  • Taking action to reduce congestion and get North Vancouver moving again.

  • Advocating for real infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to Highway #1 and expanded transit.

  • Protecting our green spaces from overdevelopment.

  • Standing up to preserve the natural environment that defines our community.

  • Demanding answers for the $3.8 billion cost overrun.

  • Calling for a full public inquiry and real accountability for those responsible.

  • Supporting real solutions to the District’s daycare shortage.

  • Backing continued expansion so families can access the care they need.

  • Advocating for a fireworks ban based on safety, environmental, and public health concerns.

  • Seeking a 2026 referendum to give residents a direct say.

  • Holding oil companies accountable for climate-related costs facing the District.

  • Advocating to recover funds to address floods, wildfires, and infrastructure strain.