Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the Filipino advocacy group Filipino BC are at odds over plans for a large memorial event, 'Come Together; Vancouver Strong,' to honor victims of the April 26 Lapu Lapu festival attack. Filipino BC claims it was not properly consulted about the city council's vote to approve the event and believes the city should prioritize emergency recovery funding. The mayor's office states there was ongoing communication and discussion about the event.
Vancouver Mayor, Filipino advocacy group at odds over Lapu Lapu memorial event
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and the Filipino advocacy group Filipino BC are at odds over plans for a large memorial event, 'Come Together; Vancouver Strong,' to honor victims of the April 26 Lapu Lapu festival attack. Filipino BC claims it was not properly consulted about the city council's vote to approve the event and believes the city should prioritize emergency recovery funding. The mayor's office states there was ongoing communication and discussion about the event.
- 1 April 26: Lapu Lapu festival attack occurred, killing 11 and injuring dozens.
- 2 Friday (prior to article): Meeting between Mayor's office and Filipino BC where memorial event was discussed.
- 3 Tuesday: Vancouver City Council voted unanimously to approve the 'Come Together; Vancouver Strong' memorial event. Filipino BC issued a statement criticizing the lack of consultation.
- 4 Wednesday: Mayor Ken Sim and MLA Mable Elmore issued statements in response to Filipino BC's criticism.
- 5 This month (June): 'Come Together; Vancouver Strong' event planned at Rogers Arena.
- Public disagreement between city officials and a community advocacy group
- Potential for miscommunication or lack of trust
- Questions about resource allocation for victims
What: Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim and Filipino BC are in disagreement regarding the planning and consultation for a memorial event for victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack.
When: This month (June, for the event), Tuesday (city council vote), Wednesday (Mayor Sim's statement, Mable Elmore's statement), Friday (meeting with Filipino BC), April 26 (Lapu Lapu festival attack).
Where: Vancouver, Rogers Arena, British Columbia.
Why: Filipino BC feels they were not properly consulted and that the city's priorities should be emergency recovery funding over a memorial event at this stage.
How: City council voted on a motion for the event. Mayor Sim and Filipino BC are issuing public statements.