1：Economic Growth & Jobs — entrepreneurship, small-business growth and employment.
2：Public Safety — crime prevention, emergency response and community safety.
3：Housing Affordability — more housing choices, rental supply and affordable homes.
Goldentiger King
Independent for Richmond Mayor
Businesses & Jobs
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
I will support responsible AI and data-centre development in Richmond that creates local jobs, attracts investment, and strengthens our digital economy.
AI data-centre development and digital economy are the key of Richmond
Business Permitting
I will streamline 99% small business permitting time less than a month.
99% small business owner get your permit less than a month.
Economic Growth
I will strengthen Richmond’s economy by attracting new investment
MAKE RICHMOND RICH AGAIN
Tourism
Create “Richmond: Canada’s Gateway to Asia
Make Steveston a world-class waterfront destination
Build an International Food Festival
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
I will support responsible AI and data-centre development in Richmond that creates local jobs, attracts investment, and strengthens our digital economy.
AI data-centre development and digital economy are the key of Richmond
Energy-Efficient Buildings
Encourage new buildings to be designed for easy installation of rooftop solar and battery systems.
Flooding
I will make flood protection a top infrastructure priority for Richmond by accelerating dike upgrades, modernizing drainage and pump stations
Green Space
I will protect and expand Richmond’s green spaces by planting more trees, creating connected greenways, expanding community gardens and natural areas, improving waterfront parks
Private Vehicles & Parking
I will improve Richmond’s parking and transportation system by expanding residential and visitor parking where needed, improving traffic flow and smart-parking technology
Urban Heat
I will make Richmond cooler and more climate-resilient by planting more street trees, expanding shaded parks and public spaces
Walking & Cycling
I will build a safer, more connected walking and cycling network in Richmond by expanding protected bike lanes, filling sidewalk gaps
Zoning
I will simplify Richmond’s zoning system, speed up approvals for projects that meet City requirements, encourage more housing choices near transit and major corridors
Culture & Events
Festivals & Events
I will make Richmond a year-round destination for festivals and entertainment by creating international music and food festivals, expanding cultural and waterfront events
Public Art
I will make Richmond a more vibrant and recognizable city through public art by expanding murals, sculptures and creative installations, creating a citywide Public Art Trail
Tourism
Create “Richmond: Canada’s Gateway to Asia
Make Steveston a world-class waterfront destination
Build an International Food Festival
Housing & Homelessness
Affordability
I will make housing more affordable in Richmond by accelerating approvals, increasing the supply of affordable and rental homes, supporting more townhouses and multi-unit housing
Building Maintenance & Occupant Health
I will promote healthier and better-maintained buildings in Richmond by strengthening preventive maintenance, improving indoor air quality and ventilation, addressing mould and water
Homelessness
I will strengthen Richmond’s response to homelessness by expanding outreach, emergency and supportive housing, preventing evictions before people lose their homes
Housing Accessibility
I will expand accessible and adaptable housing in Richmond by encouraging more barrier-free homes, increasing accessible affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities
Indigenous-Led Housing
I will support Indigenous-led housing in Richmond by partnering with Indigenous housing organizations, providing access to appropriate City resources and land, streamlining approvals
Property Taxes
I will protect Richmond taxpayers by controlling unnecessary spending, reviewing City programs for efficiency, expanding non-tax revenues, increasing budget transparency
Public & Assistive Housing
I will expand public, affordable and supportive housing in Richmond by using suitable City resources and partnerships with BC Housing and non-profit providers, accelerating approvals
Rent & Rental Stock
I will protect and expand Richmond’s rental housing by preserving existing rental homes, accelerating purpose-built rental construction, increasing below-market rental supply
Zoning
I will simplify Richmond’s zoning system, speed up approvals for projects that meet City requirements, encourage more housing choices near transit and major corridors
Human Rights
Human Rights Abroad
I will use Richmond’s international connections and multicultural community to promote human rights, peace, cultural understanding and humanitarian cooperation
Physical Accessibility
I will make Richmond more accessible for people of all ages and abilities by improving sidewalks, crossings, transit connections, parks, public buildings and accessible parking
Recent Immigrants
I will make Richmond a welcoming city for recent immigrants by creating a one-stop newcomer information service, improving multilingual access to City programs
Sex Work
I will focus Richmond’s response to sex work on public safety, preventing exploitation and human trafficking, connecting vulnerable people with housing, health and employment services
Trans Rights & Access to Public Services
I will ensure that every Richmond resident can access City services with dignity and without discrimination by strengthening inclusive service standards, protecting personal privacy
Local Government, Planning, & Democracy
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
I will support responsible AI and data-centre development in Richmond that creates local jobs, attracts investment, and strengthens our digital economy.
AI data-centre development and digital economy are the key of Richmond
Budgeting
I will manage Richmond’s budget with discipline and transparency by reviewing spending, protecting essential services, strengthening infrastructure reserves, pursuing outside funding
Good Governance
I will build a more transparent, accountable and efficient Richmond government by publishing clear information on City spending and major projects, strengthening public participation
setting measurable performance targets, and holding City leadership accountable for delivering results.
Long-Term Plan
I will develop a clear long-term plan for Richmond through 2050 and beyond, aligning housing, infrastructure, transportation, economic growth, and financial sustainability
Public Engagement
I will strengthen public engagement by giving Richmond residents more opportunities to be heard, expanding online and in-person consultations
Youth Engagement
I will give Richmond youth a stronger voice in City government by expanding youth leadership and civic programs, supporting youth-led community projects and entrepreneurship
Mental Health, Drugs, & Addiction
Mental Health Crisis Response
I will strengthen Richmond’s mental health crisis response by expanding mobile crisis services, improving coordination between health professionals and emergency responders
Overdoses & the Contaminated Drug Supply
I will strengthen Richmond’s response to overdoses and the contaminated drug supply by expanding naloxone access and education, improving emergency-response coordination
Treatment for Addiction
I will strengthen Richmond’s addiction-recovery system by working with Vancouver Coastal Health organizations to improve access to supportive housing and long-term recovery services
Public Safety & Policing
Non-Police-Based Public Safety
I will expand non-police-based public safety services by supporting trained community response teams, mental-health outreach, homelessness services and neighbourhood support programs
Police Funding
I will ensure Richmond has the police resources needed to protect our community while demanding transparency, measurable results and responsible spending
Police Wrongdoing & Accountability
I will strengthen police accountability in Richmond by supporting independent oversight, making the complaint process easier for residents to navigate, improving transparency around police performance
Upstream Causes of Crime
I will address the upstream causes of crime by investing in youth mentorship, employment opportunities, mental-health and addiction services, housing stability and early intervention
Public Spaces & Services
Fitness & Sports Facilities
I will expand and modernize Richmond’s fitness and sports facilities by investing in multi-use gyms, courts, fields and recreation spaces, improving accessibility and affordability
Green Space
I will protect and expand Richmond’s green spaces by planting more trees, creating connected greenways, expanding community gardens and natural areas, improving waterfront parks
Health Infrastructure
I will work with Vancouver Coastal Health and senior governments to strengthen Richmond’s health infrastructure by supporting the timely redevelopment of Richmond Hospital
Public Washrooms
I will improve access to clean, safe and accessible public washrooms across Richmond by expanding facilities in high-use areas, extending hours where needed
Sidewalks & Bike Paths
I will build safer and more connected sidewalks and bike paths across Richmond by closing sidewalk gaps, expanding protected cycling routes, improving crossings and accessibility
Zoning
I will simplify Richmond’s zoning system, speed up approvals for projects that meet City requirements, encourage more housing choices near transit and major corridors
Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations
Indigenous Languages
I will support Indigenous-led language revitalization in Richmond by working with local First Nations and Indigenous organizations to increase the visibility of Indigenous languages
Indigenous-Led Housing
I will support Indigenous-led housing in Richmond by partnering with Indigenous housing organizations, providing access to appropriate City resources and land, streamlining approvals
Land Title & Governance
I will work with the Province, federal government and First Nations to promote certainty in Richmond’s land-title system, protect the interests of property owners
Place Names & Commemorations
I will strengthen Richmond’s approach to place names and commemorations by preserving local history, working with First Nations to recognize Indigenous place names where appropriate
Residential Schools
I will strengthen Richmond’s commitment to truth and reconciliation by honouring residential school Survivors and those who never returned home, expanding public education and
Transit & Getting Around
Private Vehicles & Parking
I will improve Richmond’s parking and transportation system by expanding residential and visitor parking where needed, improving traffic flow and smart-parking technology
Sidewalks & Bike Paths
I will build safer and more connected sidewalks and bike paths across Richmond by closing sidewalk gaps, expanding protected cycling routes, improving crossings and accessibility
Transit Projects
I will work with TransLink and senior governments to accelerate transit improvements in Richmond, including the Richmond–Metrotown rapid-transit corridor, more frequent bus service
Walking & Cycling
I will build a safer, more connected walking and cycling network in Richmond by expanding protected bike lanes, filling sidewalk gaps
Biography
submitted by the candidate or their team
Mayor Candidate GOLDENTIGER KING used to be a TV series director,comedy-show host, model, actor, writer, and entrepreneur.now he is the CEO of Western Canada International Commercial Association.
Promises
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Business Permitting
I will streamline 99% small business permitting time less than a month.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
I will support responsible AI and data-centre development in Richmond that creates local jobs, attracts investment, and strengthens our digital economy.
Affordability
I will make housing more affordable in Richmond by accelerating approvals, increasing the supply of affordable and rental homes, supporting more townhouses and multi-unit housing
Reason for running
submitted by the candidate or their team
The city is poor,make richmond rich again!
- Economic Growth & Jobs — entrepreneurship, small-business growth and employment.
- Public Safety — crime prevention, emergency response and community safety.
- Housing Affordability — more housing choices, rental supply and affordable homes.