RCA Announces the 5 Candidates Who Will Make the City Better For All
The Richmond Citizens Association (RCA) is ready to make Richmond a safer, more affordable place to live.
On May 9, RCA announced its five candidates for the 2026 council race. With a slate full of community leaders and union organizers, RCA’s candidates are real Richmondites who know what it will take to make the city a better place for everyone.
Tamás Revóczi, Vincent Li, Alton Cheung, Milly Yee and Keefer Pelech will be carrying the RCA banner forward.
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.
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.
Milly Yee was born and educated in Richmond and is proud to raise her family here. She’s a leader with the MoveUP union and will bring a responsible, experienced voice to council.
Yee knows that people in Richmond don’t feel as safe as they used to. She wants to see an RCA-led council address public safety in a way that will get real results - without leaving behind our city’s most vulnerable.
"I'm running for city council to build a safer, stronger and more affordable Richmond for everyone," Yee said. "I am committed to smart, sustainable and transparent growth that protects our future and keeps Richmond a community we are proud to call home."
Yee knows how to make the system work for people and wants to plan for long-term financial sustainability in Richmond.
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 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.
Former RCA councillor and current MLA for Richmond Steveston, Kelly Greene is proud to see this group of candidates step forward.
“Richmond needs more voices who not only understand the challenges we face in Richmond, but can find solutions and advocate for the city’s needs. These five candidates are able to do that,” Greene said. “When I was elected to council in 2018, just two RCA councillors were able to put a stop to mega-mansions on ALR land. Imagine what challenges can be solved with five strong RCA voices.”
With the election less than six months away, RCA will release its plans to make Richmond a safer, more affordable place in the coming months.