Lina Vargas
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Private Vehicles & Parking
Promesses de ABC
— 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
Promesse de ABC
"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
Promesse de ABC
— abcvancouver.ca, Retrieved 2026-09-28
Public Safety & Policing
Police in Schools
Promesse de ABC
"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
Promesse de ABC
"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
Promesses de ABC
"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
Promesse de ABC
"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
Promesse de ABC
"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
Biographie
Lina is a lifelong learner and a dedicated community leader. Her career has taken her from working as a midwife and aesthetician to her current work as a businesswoman and social services worker. She brings a diverse professional background and a deep commitment to helping people and strengthening communities.
As a mother who raised a child with special needs, Lina understands first-hand the importance of safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. She believes every student deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and able to succeed, and every teacher deserves the resources and support needed to meet the diverse needs of their classrooms.
Lina is the founding president of the Diversity and Inclusion Support Group of B.C. (DISG), a non-profit organization that celebrates the contributions of migrants, healthcare workers, caregivers, community volunteers, community leaders, and people from diverse backgrounds. Through DISG, she has worked to build bridges of understanding among Vancouver’s diverse communities.
DISG has also partnered with Canadian Blood Services for many years to support blood donation campaigns and help people in urgent need.
Lina believes strong schools are built on positive and respectful relationships among families, students, teachers, and staff. As a School Board Trustee, she will bring her experience as a parent, community leader, and advocate for inclusion to the Vancouver School District.
