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Find Sam at GlobalCivic.org
March 21, 2011

For visitors looking for Sam Sullivan, he is spending most of his time devoted to his work at Global Civic Policy Society. Find out more at www.GlobalCivic.org.

Sam Sullivan appointed Canada's Paralympic Ambassador
February 25, 2010

paralympic announcement

Government of Canada Announces Canada's Paralympic Ambassador and Invests in the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), and the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform), today announced that Sam Sullivan will be Canada's Paralympic Ambassador and also announced additional funding for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

"On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I am pleased to announce Sam Sullivan as Canada's Paralympic Ambassador. I know he will be a great inspiration to our athletes," said Minister Moore. "I am also pleased to announce that our Government is providing an additional $12 million in funding to deliver and broadcast the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games."

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Appointment as Paralympics Ambassador
February 25, 2010

The Hon. James Moore and VANOC CEO John Furlong attend the official announcement of Sam Sullivan as Canada's Paralympic Ambassador

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Sam Sullivan launches Global Civic Policy Foundation
November 5, 2009

Sam Sullivan has launched a new non-profit society devoted to the study of urban density and innovative policies to deal with the social scourge of drug addiction. It is called the Global Civic Policy Society and it makes its web home at www.GlobalCivic.org.

Global Civic promotes a more engaged citizenry in issues of local government. Global Civic provides a forum for those who have dedicated their lives to local government through public office or the civil service.

Global Civic believes in the importance of an educated citizenry. The society supports the exploration of new techniques to increase citizen knowledge.

Initial research has been organized around three questions:

1. What are the proper relation- ships between politicians, staff and citizens?

2. How can we achieve denser communities?

3. How can we live together in these denser communities?

In the days to come the Global Civic website will contain more research, news and online media to explore these ideas.

Sam Sullivan to appear on PBS "KCTS Connects" tonight!
December 19, 2008

The US PBS Seattle affiliate is airing a special feature on Vancouver and the (former) Mayor tonight at 7:30pm. The show is called KCTS Connects and it can be found on channel 27 on Shaw Cable (KCTS-TV). Check local listings.

Vancouver celebrates AC/DC Day November 28th
November 19, 2008

Rolling Stone magazine online notes Vancouver's upcoming AC/DC Day.

Sullivan says 'I did everything I wanted do'
November 11, 2008

Q & A: He hopes he'll be remembered for starting conversations on EcoDensity and Project Civil City

Source: Vancouver Sun

After 15 years on council, three of them as mayor, Sam Sullivan is stepping aside from civic politics. The decision was made for him last summer when he lost the NPA nomination to re-offer for mayor but, as he told columnist Don Cayo in his first end-of-term interview, he's not unhappy with it.

Sun: Tell me three regrets, and three triumphs from you term as mayor.

Sullivan: The strike. The strike is a considerable regret. I don't like to implicate anybody. These are all my own weaknesses, my own shortcomings. But I chose to not have any role in it - to leave a lot of room for our staff....

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Open Letter from Mayor Sam Sullivan
November 11, 2008

Mayor Sullivan beside SE False Creek

Southeast False Creek planning a decade in the making - Mayors Owen, Campbell & Sullivan have helped see this historic project through

As most Vancouverites know, I am not seeking re-election. And while I do not have a direct political stake in the outcome of Saturday's election for the first time in 15 years, I do feel compelled to formally address recent reports about the construction of the Athletes Village at Southeast False Creek.

As Mayor, it is my duty to reinforce a number of facts. First, the Olympic Village will be delivered on time next year. Second, our city staff has been acting in the best interests of taxpayers in managing this complex project through turbulent economic times. Third, at all times over the past 14 years, City Councils have been appropriately consulted and have endorsed our staff in their planning and management of this project.

The Southeast False Creek development consists of 50 acres of city-owned land in one of the most desirable waterfront real estate locations in North America. Half the site is designated for public parks, seawall and a state of the art community centre that is accessible to all. A significant number of the housing units have been sold - and the ones remaining are in prime waterfront locations. Heritage buildings are being restored - as is the natural environment for marine life. And, more than 20% of the units have been designated for social housing.

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Keep Vancouver as convention destination: Mayor Sullivan
November 3, 2008

Mayor Sam Sullivan upon hearing reports that the Liberal Party of Canada may be reconsidering its plans to hold their biannual convention in Vancouver, has written party officials asking them to stick to their plans to come here. The financial benefits to the city are considerable, and worth the additional lobbying, argues Sullivan.

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Mayor Introduces First Round of "Great Beginnings" Projects
November 3, 2008

Mayor Sam Sullivan and Councillor Elizabeth Ball today introduced the first round of projects approved under the $10 million Great Beginnings initiative announced by BC Premier Gordon Campbell earlier this year.

"The goal of Great Beginnings is to help revitalize four of Vancouver's most historic neighbourhoods to mark the province's 150th birthday celebrations," said Mayor Sullivan. "The City of Vancouver will allocate funds to support projects in Gastown, Japantown, Chinatown and Strathcona."

"Vancouver is home to some of our most historic neighbourhoods, which are culturally diverse and rich in history, and I'm pleased to see the City move forward with these projects," said Premier Gordon Campbell.

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News + Bulletins

Find Sam at GlobalCivic.orgMarch 21, 2011

Sam Sullivan appointed Canada's Paralympic AmbassadorFebruary 25, 2010

Government of Canada Announces Canada's Paralympic Ambassador and Invests in the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

Appointment as Paralympics AmbassadorFebruary 25, 2010

Sam Sullivan launches Global Civic Policy FoundationNovember 5, 2009

Sam Sullivan to appear on PBS "KCTS Connects" tonight!December 19, 2008

Vancouver celebrates AC/DC Day November 28thNovember 19, 2008

Sullivan says 'I did everything I wanted do'November 11, 2008

Open Letter from Mayor Sam SullivanNovember 11, 2008

Keep Vancouver as convention destination: Mayor SullivanNovember 3, 2008

Mayor Introduces First Round of "Great Beginnings" ProjectsNovember 3, 2008

Find Sam at GlobalCivic.org
March 21, 2011

Sam Sullivan appointed Canada's Paralympic Ambassador
February 25, 2010

Appointment as Paralympics Ambassador
February 25, 2010

Sam Sullivan launches Global Civic Policy Foundation
November 5, 2009

Sam Sullivan to appear on PBS "KCTS Connects" tonight!
December 19, 2008

Vancouver celebrates AC/DC Day November 28th
November 19, 2008

Sullivan says 'I did everything I wanted do'
November 11, 2008

Open Letter from Mayor Sam Sullivan
November 11, 2008

Keep Vancouver as convention destination: Mayor Sullivan
November 3, 2008

Mayor Introduces First Round of "Great Beginnings" Projects
November 3, 2008