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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Vancouver City Councillor | Dad | Husband | 15-year Healthcare Professional | Evidence-Based | Fight for Diversity & Democracy | When they go low, we go high!

Vancouver, BC

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

I humbly understand my journey is part of the larger immigrant story in Canada, that I am really grateful for all those who came before me, perhaps including yourself, your parents, grandparents and generations before them. You paved the way for me to be here. I am especially

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

When he grows up, I’ll tell him what happened 34 years ago. That’s how we pass the history to our next generation. #NeverForget #TiananmenSquareMassacre They want us forget but I will remember! I stand in solidarity with those who continue to fight for human rights and justice.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

To combat the pressuring issue of illegal short-term rental amidst the ongoing housing crisis, the city is committed to leveraging all available resources in our toolbox to their fullest extent. A more robust enforcement process will be established by September. Additionally,

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Most ridiculous attack I’ve ever heard. I’m not white, my wife not white, my son not white…follow is NOT endorsement, NOT consideration. I believe in a society, all opinions should co-exist, even the ones u think wrong. I fight for freedom of speech, including yours! Thx Kent!

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Kent Clark

2 years

@LennyNanZhou @Vote4ABC Alt-left isn't a thing. What are you even talking about? And why is a sitting Vancouver councilor saying that it's important to consider viewpoints such as white supremacy and far-right extremism?

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

5 months

I'm very upset by your decision, @elenoresturko . Given your Federal Liberal stance and your progressive advocacy on 2SLGBTQ+ rights, women's rights, and climate change, I know your values do not align with BC Conservative. I respect politicians who stand firm on their principles

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CityNews Vancouver

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#BREAKING NEWS: Surrey MLA Elenore Sturko defects, joins BC Conservatives

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

6 months

Very upset to see this happen in Vancouver, Canada. It brings to mind the Land Reform Movement during 1949-53 under #CCP , where landlords & rich peasants were singled out. Rough estimation: 200K-5M people lost their lives due to the radical ideology. Again, socialism ideology

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

My 1st motion passed. I'm proud of bringing it forward because it'll improve public safety, enhance accountability & transparency. It's evidence based! Grateful for all my fellow councillors regardless the vote, city staffs & people who brought it to our attention during election

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

This is absolutely NOT ok! Thanks @mortimer_1 ! Will report these listings while working on a long term solution on enforcement or system changes.

@mortimer_1

Mortimer

1 year

Another brand new laneway home in Vancouver turned into a short term hotel... "My family and I live in the main house"... ok... but how is this your principal residence then? 🤷‍♂️

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

No place 4 Antisemitism & any forms of racism against anyone in our city. Proud of supporting the motion. 38 democratic countries in the world have adopted IHRA definition, all committed to fight 4 antisemitism while upholding universal democratic principles, E.g. free speech

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

1st time in history, a clr. addressed speaker in Mandarin. Look how excited Ms. Chen was! @KenSimCity : diversity & lived experiences, give individuals from cultural community a voice in city hall That’s the diverse & inclusive city we will build together! Proud of this council!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Thx for the unanimous support from my fellow councillors for my amendment to raise STR licence fees to $1000. The additional revenue will be used to improve enforcement, invest in technology & promote public education. Raising fees & strengthening enforcement must go hand in

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Completely agree! Here is what I found: I interviewed 8 STR operators (compliance status unknown) & 5 of them had negative experiences in the past in long-term rentals with non-paying tenants. Consequently, they opted to STR instead. When asked whether they would consider

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Sarah Kirby-Yung 楊瑞蘭

@sarahkirby_yung

1 year

B.C. homeowners reveal they have the space but are reluctant to rent: poll. Seventy-one per cent of respondents were in support of incentives for homeowners to provide rental suites. “Maybe there’s some way to take the sting out of the risk they face.”

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

My wife & I took ~2 yrs to finally find a part-time home-based childcare space, 15-mins drive. Bylaws should be designed to support individuals & families, making it easier for them to live & work in the city, NOT the other way around. Need to fix this! Thx 4 the reports, Dan!

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Dan Fumano

1 year

New: 2nd column about city hall (twice) rejecting 8-kid daycare, when most Vancouver kids needing full-time care can’t get it This daycare wouldn’t solve the bigger crisis, but its rejection doesn't bode well for city's progress on shortfall of 14k spaces

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to meet with the enforcement team at the city. A new, automated & more effective enforcement process set to be implemented by September. I'm genuinely looking forward to witnessing its impact. Moreover, I am eager to facilitate a meeting

@mortimer_1

Mortimer

1 year

Brand new duplex... each side with a suite... one of the sides... both units on AirBNB full time... empty closets... this is why people are angry @LennyNanZhou And an expired license #22 -157500 And license #22 -157922

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

For those who voted 4 @Vote4ABC , thx for having faith in us to move the city to the right direction. We won't let u down. For those who didn't vote 4 us, pls know that we'll work extra hard 4 you & this is a city for everyone. It's time to unite all without division #vanpoli

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. I will follow up with the staff now. It is not acceptable if confirmed. I will report back. Stay tuned.

@mortimer_1

Mortimer

1 year

Searched this tiny area in Vancouver..it had 7 AirBNB listings..of which 6 of them were using expired Short Term Rental license numbers... all had availability <30 days... how is this possible @LennyNanZhou

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Tonight, with thousands of people at @VanArtGallery , I had the privilege of attending & addressing at a profoundly moving vigil for Israel. This transcends geopolitical borders; it is a testament to our shared commitment to civilization in the face of acts of terrorism. During

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Thanks @mortimer_1 ! It's great to be able to work with you together on this critical issue for residents of Vancouver. Look forward to meeting with Minister Kahlon @KahlonRav in Sept at @UBCM . Let's show great collaboration and leadership for positive changes!

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Mortimer

1 year

My email to @Dave_Eby and @KahlonRav on short-term rentals below My simple solution: ◾️Ban short-term rentals for a defined period ◾️Increase minimum fines to $25,000 per offence ◾️Hold hosts and platforms accountable I encourage others to email them to express your views too

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

Many families have to drive their kids to schools across a few catchments, resulting in traffic, environment & sustainability concerns. Of course, it causes troubles for families, impacting city's economy, affordability & vibrancy. I’ll table a motion

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Vancouver City Council to explore adding homes near schools with low enrolment | Urbanized

Public schools with low enrolment or at risk of closure should see more surrounding residential density, according to a Vancouver councillor.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

We heard resounding voice: people in south Vancouver earnestly desire a turf field & a spray park, especially young generations. They currently have to travel to west side or even to other cities to access these amenities. This is NOT right! These amenities will create a sense

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

My own data sampling: Feb 6th, Mon morning 8:15-9:15am, at a busy coffee shop in east Van, in front of the skytrain station, next to a college, big employers upstairs in the same building and nearby. Out of the 107 drinks sold, do you know how many sold in reusable cup? ZERO!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

less than 1% (2 weeks in office) of the entire term, 6% @Vote4ABC (5 policies) of the platform have been started in city council! This is what you are voting for, Vancouver: 1. IHRA, 3. Uplift Chinatown 3. Stop Road tax 4. Hiring 100&100 5. accessibility of the city. Way to go!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Another STR review update: Out of the total 46 listings submitted by both @mortimer_1 & another contributor: ✅26 listings (57%): legitimate operators ❌20 listings (43%): potential non-compliant operators. If confirmed, enforcement actions will be taken. While actively working

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Just 14 hrs after polls fully closed, 1st transition team mtg got underway to get the ball rolling. Pls help us. Give us ideas & suggestions. You're way smarter than 11 of us in the council. I'll work extra hard to shorten the learning curve too😀😀

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EXCLUSIVE: Vancouver mayor-elect Ken Sim on getting to work right away | Urbanized

"Vancouver residents really gave us that mandate last night, so it's going to get pushed," said Mayor-elect Ken Sim of ABC Vancouver.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

@scoopercooper It’s ok to lose in an election but we can’t let our democracy system fall. It should be non-partisan that everyone must stand up and defend our fundamental value.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

Out of the 44 listings with invalid license # I received in November: 1️⃣ 11 (25%) were actually valid but had typos (e.g., 251470 was written as 251407). Owner notified to update the # 2️⃣ 17 (38%) removed: thx @Airbnb 3️⃣ 10 (23%) actioned: warning emails sent to owners 4️⃣ 3 (7%)

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

@mortimer_1 will also provide you an update shortly for all the listings you sent me in November.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

By Sept, city will introduce advanced analytical tools to elevate our enforcement capabilities & facilitate more effective communication with STR operators. I look forward to the rollout. In addition, we've reached out to the provincial government for their help & we're also

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Mortimer

1 year

$5.4 million house in Vancouver… laneway and basement suite on AirBNB full time… these units should be part of the long term rental market This is what Vancouver has become @LennyNanZhou @Dave_Eby @KahlonRav

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

I appreciate the positive mtg w/ Airbnb last week. We agreed to enhance collaboration through better info sharing & enforcement (e.g. valid license #, repeat offenders, prohibited STR addresses, .etc.). I'll follow up. We also need help from the provincial government & I'll

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Mortimer

1 year

“Some people are actually not using their principle residence, [they're] using their investment unit as a short-term rental. That's not right…people are taking advantage of the system and trying to make some money using some illegal short-term rental."

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

@mortimer_1 @CityofVancouver Send me the listings please @mortimer_1 . Will follow up.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

In memory of all those who lost their lives due to the zero COVID policy. Appreciate everyone who attended the commemoration event tonight at @VanArtGallery , even with the wind and rain. The light of 🕯️won’t go out!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Thanks @KahlonRav ! Now that the STR Accommodations Act has passed, the ball is in the municipality's court for enforcement! Together, we'll make a positive impact on housing! 🏡💪 ENFORCEMENT, ENFORCEMENT, ENFORCEMENT!!!

@KahlonRav

Ravi Kahlon

1 year

The Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act just passed in the House. 🙌🏾 This makes B.C. a leader in addressing short-term rentals and ensures housing is prioritized for people in B.C. 🏡

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

Look at the stations just before Gilmore: Renfrew and Rupert, where the landscape is mostly flat and dominated by single houses. Significant waste of valuable lands near transit infrastructure. 🚄🏡🚉

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Kenneth Chan

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11 months

Yet another high-density, mixed-used #TOD proposal with a hotel in Burnaby's Brentwood district, next to #SkyTrain Gilmore Station. 2 towers up to 662 ft with 62 storeys: - 488 condos - 336 rental homes - 280 hotel guest rooms #vanpoli #vanre

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Now the inaugurations for council, park and school are all over, it’s time to go back to work, hit the ground running and bring the positive changes to the city! I am optimistic a more prosperous, accessible, affordable, inclusive, diverse and safer Vancouver is ahead! #vanpoli

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Thx Russil! I'm a Canadian, living here for almost 20 yrs. I built a life & family here. I'm proud of being able to contribute to our healthcare in past 15 yrs & now in municipal affair. I advocate free speech & democracy for yrs even with the fact that my parents still in China

@russilwvong

Russil Wvong

2 years

Annoyed by the suggestion in today's Globe and Mail that maybe @LennyNanZhou was being groomed by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party). I ran for Forward Together against ABC, but I’ve been friends with Lenny for years, and I can vouch for him. 1/

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Jericho lands provide every benefit we need in the city: social housing, below the market rental, childcare, community centre, new school, park & open space, cycling path, reconciliation & of course the potential UBCx. We can’t just live in the past. It's important to consider

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

My motion, enhancing housing density near under-enrolled Vancouver schools, has passed. Thx for the unanimous support from council! Taking pragmatic approach & concrete actions will help to create a more sustainable, attainable, inclusive & vibrant city for generations to come!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

@VANDUpeople @VancouverPD I am soooo confused now. You asked for transparency and accountability. We agree and listen. This motion does exactly that. Now you are saying you don’t like transparency and accountability anymore? What do you actually want????

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Quite an emotional day for me today. My ancestors put their lives on the line to fight for Canada, fight for democracy and freedoms, at a time when they were treated with discrimination. They weren’t allowed to vote or participate in some professional jobs /1

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

11 months

After baseless accusations & suggestions that I should be arrested, tortured & imprisoned solely based on my ethnicity, this racist decided to block me today. What do you fear, coward? The harassment persisted for months (some relentless messages below). Despite this, I chose

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

@kentcclark @Vote4ABC I also follow alt-left. It doesn’t mean I agree with them. Different from others, I always keep open minded for people’s opinions, especially different ones. Diversity makes us stronger!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Thx Louis for issuing an apology statement. I appreciate & respect your courage & integrity. Freedom of the press is an important part of our free speech & democracy. My advice to media: please validate the info before publishing, because of your social responsibility & impact!

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Louis Huang 🇨🇦

@LouisHuang8964

2 years

My apology statement: Part 1 Lenny Zhou was mentioned by me in the report “China’s consulate meddled in Vancouver election: CSIS” which was published by The Globe and Mail on March 16, 2023. I actually was not sure the one came to our meeting was Lenny Zhou.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

@mortimer_1 I will send you a summary later of what info I’ve collected in the past few weeks and what are the next steps I think we could do. Also meeting with the enforcement team at city in next a couple of weeks. Meeting with the Province in Sept

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

My FIRST Father’s Day as a dad❤️❤️ Wish all Dads a Happy Father's Day! #FathersDay

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Today marks 200 days since I was sworn in as a Vancouver City Councillor. It's been the greatest honor of my life to serve you! I'd like to hear from you: anything I should keep doing? anything I can do better? Welcome & thx for your comments, DM or email CLRzhou @vancouver .ca

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Visit business & residents in Chinatown again. We don’t take the win for granted. Instead of debating on twitter, we have more important jobs to do, talking & listening to people across the city. That is how we won the election. We’ll keep the momentum in next 4 years! #vanpoli

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Very sad to see this...it wasn't like this when I came to Vancouver. With huge $ from property tax every year, can we do the basics right? This is about the pride of the city #vanpoli

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Thx again @mortimer_1 @brettdrc ! Staff have reviewed all 12 listings. Here is the update: ✅7 out of the 12 listings are connected to legitimate & up-to-date STR business licenses. These operators made an error on their listing & displayed incorrect license numbers. Staff will

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention. I will follow up with the staff now. It is not acceptable if confirmed. I will report back. Stay tuned.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

San Francisco equips sensors in trash can to detect whether the can is full and warn city officials before the bin overflows. Data collected will also help to optimize route and fleet/staff schedule. Can Vancouver do something similar? #vanpoli #SmartCity #DataAnalytics

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AJ ♡

@SarcasticallyAJ

1 year

Yaletown, baby lol

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

5 months

The pedestrian safety motion that @LisaDominato and I tabled passed unanimously today, along with my amendment regarding the timing of pedestrian walk signals. Pedestrian safety is my top priority. It's about the well-being of our children, our families & our entire community.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

I owe a debt to my son who needs accompany the most but I wasn't able to do due to busy schedule. Regardless the outcome #VanElxn2022 , I hope Nolen will understand & be proud of his dad one day. I'm hopeful @Vote4ABC will build a better Vancouver for our next generation #vanpoli

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Misinfo divides us. It exploits fears, amplifies biases and erodes trust. Let's combat it with critical thinking, media literacy and respectful dialogue. Together, we can bridge divides, build understanding and create a more informed and united society.

@KoorikiFox

Kooriki

1 year

Another traffic jam in this same spot?! Wait… Maybe this mystery is solved! It appears there’s a hazard in the way and the jam is nothing to do with the bike lane by Prospect. Y’all should be more honest. #vanpoli

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2 years

Good policy inspires behavior change. Good governance uses🥕not punitive stick. I'm not a coffee drinker. This has no impact on me, but let's bring rationality and common sense back to the city. Stay tuned...

@VancouverSun

The Vancouver Sun

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ABC councillor aims to scrap Vancouver's 25-cent single-use cup fee by summer

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Proud to be Canadian, a free Canadian. Free to speak without fear; free to stand for what I think right; free to oppose what I believe wrong; free to vote for those who shall govern my city! I voted, did you? #vanpoli

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1 year

Disgusting! Exactly sounds like all those pro-CCP #UFWD people on WeChat. Ironically, she hasn't been accused of supporting CCP or working for Xi or participating in foreign interference solely due to her skin color or last name.

@bobmackin

Bob Mackin

1 year

Natalie Knight, who led illegal anti-LNG roadblocks in early 2020 in Vancouver resurfaced at today’s pro-Palestine rally in Vancouver. She called the Hamas terrorist attack on Israelis “amazing, brilliant.” (📹Bryton’s Thoughts/YouTube). #vanpoli #cdnpoli #October7massacre

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Sean. I understand your good and sincere intentions, but I don't believe socialism is the effective path forward in solving all these. I have personal experience growing up in a country where a political party advocated for socialist policies to solve all these issues you

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SEAN ORR

1 year

@kencouver2 @SeanJBremner @christineeboyle @PtFry @LennyNanZhou Western values???? Like colonialism, slavery, imperialism, and never ending inequality??

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Today marks my last day @BCChildrensHosp @PHSAofBC . Sad to leave an ind. I spent 15 yr & deeply loved! 👀got wet when I saw👇from frds there. Healthcare is the best ind. to work, cuz we care about others! I'll bring❤️I learn from u to politics #vanpoli

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1st weekend in a while no events & meetings. Greet time with my love ones at Stanley Park, Trout Lake, Canada Place, Falaise Park…Thx staffs @ParkBoard for maintaining all the family friendly parks for us! Family always comes first. I’d do anything to love them & protect them!

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He found something incredibly fun 😂😂😮‍💨😮‍💨😵‍💫😵‍💫😳😳😤😤

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1⃣94 structures & 50 propane tanks removed 2⃣71+ personal storage provided 3⃣since Aug, 90+ moved into housing, 165+ accepted shelter, 18 accepted on Apr 5/6 4⃣2500kg garbage removed per day 5⃣86 fewer overdose calls 6⃣60%📉in outdoor fires in Vancouver & 30%📉in fires in DTES

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2 years

Information bulletin: City of Vancouver provides update on East Hastings. Learn more:

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Proud to have marched in the vibrant #PrideParade with my family!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉Love the new route, new excitement! Celebrating love, diversity & equality with an incredible community. Let's continue spreading love & acceptance everywhere! 🌈❤️ #Pride2023 #VanProud Thx @CityofVancouver

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Vancouver is heating up with the sizzling summer season with many events over the busy weekend 😎☀️⛱️🌈🏖️🎶🥁 1️⃣Symphony at Sunset by @VSOrchestra 2️⃣ @khatsahlano Street Party @ShopWest4th 3️⃣Union Street Block Party 4️⃣ @WhitecapsFC Pride Party 5️⃣ @WhitecapsFC Match 6️⃣Walk with

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

It's promising to have a clear goal & established a way to measure progress. 28900 units in 5 yrs, or less than 6000 units per yr, might be considered cautious given the actual demand in the city. Should strive to not only meet the target but also exceed it by delivering more.

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The B.C. government has released its housing targets over the next 5 years for 10 municipalities. Here is the list, the number of new net units being mandated, and what that looks like compared to the last Census.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Pedestrian safety is a top priority! That’s why Councillor @LisaDominato and I are joining forces to make our streets safer. Imagine more LPIs, flashing beacons, and zebra markings throughout our city. Together, we're creating safer environments for pedestrians of all ages! 🚸

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1 year

Standing with Canada in condemning the recent terrorist attacks against Israel. Violence has no place in resolving conflicts. I support Israel's right to self-defense & hope all parties to prioritize the safety of civilian lives. 🕊️🇨🇦🇮🇱 #PeaceForIsrael #StandAgainstTerrorism

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Justin Trudeau

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Canada strongly condemns the current terrorist attacks against Israel. These acts of violence are completely unacceptable. We stand with Israel and fully support its right to defend itself. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this. Civilian life must be protected.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. I will be attending the Candlelight Vigil organized by @VSSDM1 as what I’ve been doing in the past 10+ yrs. I urge the candidates with Chinese descent in the upcoming provincial election, regardless which party,

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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When he grows up, I’ll tell him what happened 34 years ago. That’s how we pass the history to our next generation. #NeverForget #TiananmenSquareMassacre They want us forget but I will remember! I stand in solidarity with those who continue to fight for human rights and justice.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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After a full 8-hr public hearing, the Missing Middle policy received unanimous approval from the council. This policy marks a significant advancement in our city's efforts to build more inclusive, sustainable, affordable & livable communities! 9 RS zones are consolidated into

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

I love different opinions, but I can’t put up with misinfo & provocative comments, which won't help to build a better community. Politicking will divide us. I always fight for the most vulnerable & renters. They deserve an integrated & efficient system for better services /1

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Don’t even know when Nolen started walking. You are growing soooo fast, my baby. I wish I could slow down time and spend more time with you 🥰🥰🥰🥰 #BabyWalking

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Season’s Greetings from Norah, Lenny and Nolen! Best wishes for the Holidays, and for health, peace, prosperity and happiness throughout 2023 for you and your loved ones! Enjoying the precious family time with two most important ones in my life. I love you!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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1. With the license fees now set at $1000 (from $109), city processed 137 new STR applications in Jan 2024, compared to ~200 in Jan 2023. Of course, it's still premature to evaluate the effectiveness of the fee increase and the impact on units returning to long-term rental. 2. I

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This host is still using a 2022 short term rental license... guess that 8 person enforcement team @CityofVancouver will get to this one in 2027... @LennyNanZhou 🤷‍♂️

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Nolen woke up today pretty shocked and confused by the big ❄️. “what just happened???” 😂😂😂 keep warm everyone, and drive slow and safe if you have to.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

@mortimer_1 @CityofVancouver I am meeting with AirBNB next week.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Today, we celebrate not only Lunar New Year, but also for diversity & multiculturalism in this amazing city! Great to see the lunar new year parade back to historic @YVR_Chinatown amazing support from all levels of government. Too many for me to tag 😂 #Diversity #LunarNewYear

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

The home of potential ~700 social housing units has received resounding approval! This resolute endorsement exemplifies @Vote4ABC 's unwavering commitment & support for vulnerable individuals & low-income families. In stark contrast to those who rely on emotive & divisive

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Excited to see the announcement tomorrow! Thx @KahlonRav & @Dave_Eby for listening to us & taking actions! @Vote4ABC is proud of taking leadership & prioritizing the housing need for residents of Vancouver. Eager to make use of the new tools to strengthen efforts in STR

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Kenneth Chan

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1 year

JUST IN... On Monday, BC government will announce proposed legislation to regulate short-term rentals like Airbnb. This will also give municipalities more tools for enforcement. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Like what I said in council, if fundraising campaign launched w/ non-profit org. & clear vision is articulated, I’ll donate $500 & urge or beg my friends to participate The principal is: w/o permission from taxpayers, government CAN’T use their $, not even a penny! #democracy

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Adriane Carr

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ABC Councillors just voted no to my budget amendment to add $0.01 per #vancouver resident for @SueBigOil . It’s both smart & responsible to join other cities to recoup millions of dollars we have to spend to repair and prevent climate damage. #vanpoli #climateaction

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Good bye the year of🐯! Welcome to the year of🐇, a symbol of peace, luck, environment & longevity. Happy New Year! May your New Year be as lucky & lovely as the🐰 See you at the parade tomorrow! #LunarNewYear2023 新年快乐恭喜發財 Chúc Mừng Năm Mới 새해복많이받으세요

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Today is Transit Operator & Worker Appreciation Day! Grateful for all transit operators & workers who work hard every day to keep the critical service running, 234 bus routes, 3 SkyTrain lines, SeaBus, West Coast Express & HandyDART @TransLink @TransLinkNews #ThanksTransit

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

6 months

@KarmSumal @KenSimCity @fr_aquilini Permission has been given for a street closure to close Pat Quinn Way and host an outdoor event and beer garden in conjunction with games. The arena will also be opening for away games.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

As a 1st gen. immigrant, I came to Van when I was 23. I worked hard & built a life, family & career here! Thx🇨🇦! Proud of contributing to healthcare in past 15 yrs. I wanna give back to our cmty! Tmrw, I humbly ask u to vote 4 me, @KenSimCity &all @Vote4ABC candidates! #vanpoli

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

With a group of amazing young volunteers, hand out hundreds of hot meals, winter clothes & medical supplies to residents in DTES. While housing is a mid-long term strategy, events like this with an empathetic & non-judgmental approach will support the most vulnerable people

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Just the 1st step, an important 1st step towards right direction. I asked the question regarding regular reporting & evaluation plan with detailed list of metrics. Need to demonstrate to public the performance & outcome of this initiative! Stay tuned. Proud of the team & staffs

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Chinatown is an invaluable part of Vancouver's culture & heritage. City Council has approved the Uplifting Chinatown Action Plan to bring renewal & support to this beloved part of the city. From a "safewalk program" to enhanced cleaning & sanitation. ➡️

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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It’s more important than ever, our elected officials should show solidarity with the Jewish community, during this difficult time. I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues in providing ongoing support. I strongly condemn anyone who uses history & religion as excuses to justify

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

I will never be shy to call out the garbage racists, like this account!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Once again, appreciate the Filipino Seniors Club of BC and the community! Always great to see their enthusiasm, passion, optimism and dancing too! How amazing to visit 3 different ethnic communities in 24 hours! This is the Vancouver we all love! #vanpoli Thanks @mableelmore !

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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We could have taken the easier path of keeping the status quo, avoiding controversy & leaving the underlying structural issues untouched, but we decided NOT to, because we want to address the systemic issue & bring real positive change to our beloved city! The real leadership

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BREAKING... Government of British Columbia has indicated it supports the abolition of the Vancouver Park Board in principle. Work now begins on the finer details of the legislative amendments. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Facts check 1. I don't know Louis & never attended such mtg 2. I never made the comment 3. I was approached about running in Apr 2022 4. Official nomination was May 17 2022 5. My baby was born in Nov 2021. I never even thought about running at the time 6. Appreciate media freedom

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Great news for seniors' housing in Vancouver at the public hearing tonight! The proposed Senior Care Facility in Dunbar will provide 232 units & amenities, conveniently located near local shops & transit. Supporting our aging population's needs while enhancing neighborhood

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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This question I asked at @UBCM today is the reason why I left my previous job that I deeply love and changed career to politics. I like Premier @Dave_Eby ’s answer and the practical approach the @bcndp government is adopting under his leadership. Some politicians always try to

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

2 years

Proud of chairing the Standing Committee of Finance and Services. Definitely different from meetings I chaired before in my previous job. Thanks so much to my colleagues and city staffs! They are fantastic!! #teamwork

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

I visited the site again today. Pleased to see the bike lane has been repainted, fresh & clear. Thx @CityofVancouver Engineering for listening to community & taking quick actions! Thx @markeburge for bringing the issue to my attention. Collaboration gets things done! #vanpoli ❤️

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Mark Burge

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Hi @LennyNanZhou since you seem more effective than reporting to 311, can you get crews to repaint the bike lanes on Rupert from 29th to grandview? Motor vehicle drivers seem to be unable to see thre lanes, and that makes my commute to and from work dangerous. #vanpoli #bikeyvr

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🚨Big changes ahead! Vancouver is making it easier & faster for non-profits to build social and cooperative housing. The new initiative will allow 6-18 storey projects in all neighborhoods without rezoning, speeding up affordable housing development. Thanks @uytaelee for the

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

1. All listings identified by @mortimer_1 (thx!🙏) have been forwarded to our staff for further investigation (I've shared the results here a few times). I raised the same question during a recent briefing. Staff confirmed that enforcement actions have been taken. I am advocating

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Mortimer

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Would be great to get any update you may have @LennyNanZhou on: 1. The many illegal and fraudulent AirBNBs I have identified and why many are still operating and available 2. The dollar value of short term rental fines for 2022 (fines and actual amount collected) in Vancouver

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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@mortimer_1 The selection of this photo for the article is quite ironic. It almost feels like a free advertisement for her and her ignorant comments, which she openly boasts about...

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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Happiness is that simple when you were a kid. Wish you all a happy 2023,😀everyday for no reason, just like a child. Enjoying precious and rare family time during holiday seasons. 👪👶🍼🧑‍🍼❤️ #familytime #happyNewYear2023

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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2024年是“六四事件”35周年。正如过去十几年一样，我会参加由温哥华支联会 @VSSDM1 组织的烛光守夜活动。今年是BC省选年，我呼吁计划在省选中参选的华裔候选人和现任的华裔政客，无论来自哪个政党，请和我一起参加纪念支持人权和民主的活动。你们有一个月的时间考虑，沉默不是选择。

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

When he grows up, I’ll tell him what happened 34 years ago. That’s how we pass the history to our next generation. #NeverForget #TiananmenSquareMassacre They want us forget but I will remember! I stand in solidarity with those who continue to fight for human rights and justice.

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

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I have many friends from 2SLGTBQIA+ community. They are smart, compassionate & diligent! I stand untied against any form of discrimination & hate towards them. Let's keep Vancouver a place of love, acceptance & inclusivity for all🌈🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈See u all at the counter protest tomorrow!

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Sean, absolutely! I speak up as I have been! 1️⃣I wholeheartedly stand with Mayor Sim's strong stance against terrorism & firmly support the victims! 2️⃣I unequivocally condemn violence against innocent civilians in the strongest terms! 3️⃣I clearly call out terrorists who target

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1 year

Absolutely terrifying precedent. Is nobody on council going to speak up? @christineeboyle @PtFry @LennyNanZhou

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Lenny Zhou 🇨🇦🇺🇦

1 year

Lying is vile and disgusting! I didn’t even have a twitter account until August 2021. And in 1955, the internet didn’t even exist. I am just curious: what are you afraid of?

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