Meet our Candidates
With 5 candidates for Richmond City Council, RCA is ready to make our community a safer, more affordable place to live.
Keefer Pelech
Keefer Pelech was born and raised in the city and has been volunteering for community organizations including the Richmond Nature Park and Richmond Food Security Society since his youth.
“I’m lucky enough to be raising my son in the community I love but out-of-control housing costs are pushing people out of Richmond,” Pelech said. On top of housing, he wants to make sure the city’s programs and activities are working for all. “Whether or not you can find affordable housing, childcare services, or be able to register your kids for swim lessons shouldn't come down to luck.
Through his work with the provincial government, Pelech’s files have included seismically upgrading Richmond schools and expanding mental health services for youth in our community. In this time, he’s seen how governments can be a force for good - when they prioritize regular people.
Milly Yee
Milly Yee is a lifelong resident of Richmond. She grew up in this community, through elementary school, high school, and into adulthood. She currently raises her son, with her husband, while continuing to live and work in the city I love.
Through her work as a senior support and recovery specialist at ICBC, She has advocated for and ensured that British Columbians recovering from auto accidents receive the care and support they need.
She also stands up for her fellow workers through her work as a pension trustee, and a union leader. She leads by example, making sure that fellow workers’ interests are represented, protected, and fought for.
Through her work in risk management, Yee has a second to none track record of fiduciary responsibility, financial stewardship and risk management. She has successfully assessed investment strategies, safeguarded assets, and ensured the long term sustainability of complex organizations.
Richmondites deserve a council that will competently address these issues. Richmondites deserve to live in a community that feels like home, where the needs of all are included and addressed.
As a Richmond City Councillor, Yee will bring you the same professionalism, advocacy, and dedication, that she has brought to her work representing workers, the injured, and organizations.
Milly will bring responsible leadership and safeguard our city's financial health and future prosperity. She will fight for the residents of Richmond with integrity, transparency, accountability, and a deep understanding of the community we share.
Vincent Li
Vincent Li brings the experience of a lawyer to the slate. He runs a law firm in Aberdeen Square where he helps companies and individuals handle stressful business disputes, giving him perfect experience to navigate complex issues the city will face.
“Residents are tired of political theatrics instead of thoughtful solutions,” said Li, a Richmond lawyer. “I’m running because people want a city that feels secure, is affordable, and has the quality of life that'll make it one of Canada’s best places to live for generations. That's what I'll bring back to Richmond.”
Li wants to fix the failures of past councils and make Richmond a safe, affordable and financially responsible city once again. He envisions a transparent local government where citizens know they can trust their elected officials to have the city’s best interests at heart.
Alton Cheung
Alton Cheung wants to make Richmond a better, more affordable place for working class folks who call the city home. As a union rep at CUPE Local 718, Cheung knows the challenges working people face.
"As a union representative, my main push is to further the interests of all workers and local businesses,” he said. “The best way to do that is to make our economy thrive in an equal and fair way, so everybody wins. With the right incentives, everyone should be entitled to a fair share of the fruits of their labour.”
A current employee with the City of Richmond, Cheung knows how much work goes on behind the scenes in government and how much more needs to be done.
Tamás Revóczi
Tamás Revóczi is a champion of resilience, he’s aiming to be the first councillor from Sea Island in recent history. Revóczi wants to future proof Richmond with action on safety, affordability, sustainability, transit, co-operative housing and climate resilience.
“I’ve always felt like a ‘little guy’ and it makes me mad when I see other little guys getting ignored, forgotten or worse,” Revóczi said. “I’ve learned recently that, while it takes a bit of effort to find them, there are people out there who are willing to listen and actually help. I want to be one of those people who helps the little guys.”
As president of the Sea Island Community Association, Revóczi knows how important it is for each of Richmond’s neighbourhoods to be heard and have a seat at the table. He’ll make sure voices from across Richmond are heard.