George Chow(周烱華) is a two-term Vancouver City Councillor who was elected as a member of the Vision Vancouver party in 2005 and 2008.^[1] Prior to being elected Chow worked at BC Hydro for over 30 years, where he currently works part time.^[1]

Contents 1 Background 2 Political career 3 References 4 External links

[edit] Background

Chow immigrated from China in 1965 at the age of 14 and settled in Vancouver.^[1][2] His father was a cook, and his mother a farm worker.^[2] After immigrating, Chow grew up in the Downtown Eastside.^[1] He initially enrolled at William Dawson School and then transferred to Britannia Secondary School.^[2] He went on to complete a degree in engineering at the University of British Columbia.^[2]

[edit] Political career

He first ran for council as an independent in 2002 because of his opposition to the proposed safe injection site in the Downtown Eastside near Chinatown.^[2] Chow reassessed his position on the safe injection site following its 2003 opening^[3] and was subsequently recruited by Vision Vancouver to join its slate for his successful 2005 campaign.^[1] He was re-elected for a second term in 2008.^[4]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Councillor George Chow", Vancouver City Website, Accessed August 29, 2009.
2. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Vision's George Chow: Chinatown/DTES Native Son", Vancouver Observer, December 11, 2008.
3. ^ "The Conversion of George Chow", The Tyee, October 19, 2005.
4. ^ "Election Results: November 15, 2008", Vancouver City Website, Accessed August 29, 2009.

[edit] External links

• George Chow
• TheTyee.ca: The Conversion of George Chow

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