Matt Kroeker
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Private Vehicles & Parking
ABC promises
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will eliminate parking fees at the Jericho and Spanish Banks beaches, and at all community centres, to make it more affordable for Vancouverites to visit places that bring us together."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will work towards a universal parking app so Vancouverites can find, pay for and extend parking anywhere in Vancouver."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Culture & Events
Monuments and Landmarks
ABC promise
"We will create a landmark celebrating the contributions of Vancouver’s Punjabi and South Asian communities and their lasting impact on South Vancouver and the city."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Local Government, Planning, & Democracy
Good Governance
ABC promise
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Public Safety & Policing
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Schools & Public Education
After-School Programs
ABC promise
"We will work with the School Board, Park Board, and community partners to expand after-school programs that give children safe, enriching and affordable options outside traditional school hours."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Childcare
ABC promises
"Under ABC Vancouver, the City has already opened more than 2,000 new childcare spaces. We will build on this progress through continued partnerships with the Province, School Board, Park Board, non-profits, and private providers to create more spaces in the neighbourhoods where families live and work."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
"We will explore and pilot new ways to attract and retain early-childhood educators through co-locating childcare facilities with affordable housing initiatives in key areas of the city"
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Neurodivergent Students & Support
ABC promise
"Vancouver taxpayers contribute significant school tax revenue to the Province. We will hold the Province accountable to ensure Vancouver receives its fair share of funding, and advocate for those funds to be allocated towards:
- More classroom resources and support staff to improve learning environments and ensure teachers and students have the tools they need.
- More individualized student support including educational assistants, specialized staff, and targeted resources for diverse learners."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Police in Schools
ABC promise
"We will protect and maintain the School Liaison Officer program we implemented last term, ensuring that students, families, teachers and administrators have access to trained police officers who build relationships, support safety, and help prevent problems before they escalate."
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Biography
Matt is a father of three daughters, two of whom joined his family through international adoption, and all three currently attend public school in Vancouver.
Matt began his career as a certified teacher with the Vancouver School Board, giving him first-hand insight into the experiences of students, parents, and educators. He later earned an MBA from UBC with high academic standing and has continued his professional development through executive education at institutions including the University of Toronto, building on his education background with advanced training in leadership and strategy.
Professionally, Matt has spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles within the enterprise technology sector, guiding large-scale transformation initiatives for some of the world’s most prominent organizations. Matt’s career has sharpened his skills in strategic planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management. These capabilities will translate directly into effective, accountable School Board governance.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Education in Technology and Critical Thinking from the University of British Columbia.
For more than a decade, Matt has also volunteered in Canada and overseas with an international children’s charity supporting orphaned and at-risk children. That experience reinforced his belief that every child, regardless of their circumstances, deserves stability, opportunity, and the support to thrive. It is at the heart of why he is running for Vancouver School Board Trustee.
Matt is committed to ensuring every student has access to a safe, high-quality, and nurturing education. With first-hand classroom experience, executive leadership expertise, and a longstanding commitment to supporting children and families, he brings a practical and compassionate perspective to the Board. He is running to ensure Vancouver’s schools put students first and give every child the opportunity to succeed.
