Anna Boltenko
for City Council
Smart Growth. Strong Communities. People First.
North Vancouver is growing. Now we need leadership that makes growth work in daily life — with safer streets, stronger infrastructure, transparent decisions, and community spaces where children, families, seniors, newcomers, and local businesses can thrive.
A city that works today — and is ready for tomorrow.
Anna Boltenko, PhD
Community Builder
Why I'm Running for City Council
North Vancouver has been my home for more than a decade. It's where I rebuilt my life, found community, and learned that strong cities are built by people who choose to get involved — not just during elections, but every day.
For the past eight years, I've had the privilege of serving our community through City advisory committees, local organizations, volunteer initiatives, and grassroots projects. Those experiences have given me a deep understanding of both how local government works and how its decisions shape people's everyday lives.
I'm running because North Vancouver is growing — and our infrastructure, transportation, recreation, childcare, public spaces, and community services need to grow with it.
Growth itself is not the challenge. The challenge is making thoughtful decisions that keep our neighbourhoods livable, protect what people love about North Vancouver, and prepare our city for the future.
Residents deserve transparent decision-making, meaningful public engagement, and leadership that plans ahead rather than reacts after problems appear.
I believe the best decisions aren't made by the loudest voice in the room. They're made by listening carefully, asking better questions, bringing people together, and focusing on long-term outcomes instead of short-term headlines.
That's the kind of leadership I want to bring to City Council.
Listening to the Community
Listening first. Building trust through conversation.
Building Community
Creating opportunities for people to connect, belong, and thrive.
Leading Through Service
Leadership begins by showing up and working alongside the community.
"Leadership begins long before Election Day. It starts by showing up, listening, and working alongside your community."
Anna Boltenko
Community leader. Trusted collaborator. Practical problem solver.
Anna Boltenko is a community leader, founder of the Wonder Wonders Foundation and the North Shore Kids Festival, leadership coach, educator, and long-time civic volunteer.
She holds a Master's degree in Government and Municipal Management and completed doctoral studies in Strategic Management, combining formal education in public leadership with years of hands-on community experience. For more than eight years, she has served on City advisory committees, including six years as Chair of the Social Planning Advisory Committee, and currently serves on the Advisory Planning Commission.
As an international leadership coach, Anna works with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, helping people navigate change, make thoughtful decisions, strengthen leadership, and build resilient organizations. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Coaching Federation British Columbia chapter as Membership Director, supporting one of Canada's largest professional coaching communities.
Throughout her career, Anna has brought together local government, businesses, schools, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and residents to turn ideas into meaningful community impact. Whether organizing one of Metro Vancouver's largest family festivals, leading volunteer initiatives, or facilitating conversations around complex challenges, her approach is always the same: listen first, build partnerships, and deliver practical results.
Anna is running for City Council because she believes North Vancouver deserves thoughtful leadership that plans ahead, earns public trust through transparency, and keeps people at the centre of every decision.
Key Highlights
Smart growth. Strong communities. Transparent leadership.
North Vancouver is growing—and growth must improve everyday life for the people who already call this city home.
That means planning ahead, investing responsibly, strengthening neighbourhoods, supporting families and local businesses, creating safer streets, protecting public trust, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to belong and thrive.
These priorities reflect my commitment to building a city that is resilient, welcoming, financially responsible, and prepared for the future.
Smart Growth & Infrastructure
North Vancouver continues to welcome new residents, and thoughtful growth is essential to our future. But new homes must be matched with the infrastructure that makes everyday life work—roads, transit, childcare, schools, recreation facilities, parks, utilities, and community services. Growth should strengthen neighbourhoods, protect quality of life, and ensure existing residents are not left dealing with congestion, strained services, or infrastructure that falls behind. Long-term planning should anticipate growth rather than react to it.
Growth should improve everyday life.
Transparent Government & Responsible Spending
Residents deserve a City Hall that communicates openly, explains decisions clearly, and manages public resources responsibly. People should understand how priorities are set, how public money is invested, and how major decisions affect their neighbourhoods. Meaningful public engagement should happen early—not only after decisions are nearly finalized. Responsible budgeting, transparent procurement, and long-term financial planning help build trust and ensure every tax dollar delivers value for our community.
Trust begins with transparency.
Families, Children & Community Well-Being
Strong communities begin with strong families. Children need safe places to play, learn, explore, and build confidence. Families need childcare, recreation, accessible programs, welcoming public spaces, and opportunities to connect with one another. I also believe municipalities have an important role in supporting children's mental well-being—not only by responding to challenges, but by investing in prevention, belonging, creativity, physical activity, and community connection. When families feel supported, entire neighbourhoods become stronger.
When families thrive, communities thrive.
Safe, Accessible & Connected Mobility
Everyone should be able to move safely throughout North Vancouver. Whether walking, cycling, driving, using public transit, pushing a stroller, or living with a disability, residents deserve streets and public spaces that are safe, accessible, and practical. Improving road safety, accessibility, intersections, school zones, sidewalks, cycling infrastructure, and transportation planning should focus on real community needs and everyday mobility.
Safe streets connect people.
Strong Local Economy & Community Partnerships
A thriving city depends on strong partnerships. Local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, artists, sports organizations, volunteers, cultural groups, and community leaders all contribute to North Vancouver's success. City Council should make it easier for people to collaborate, organize events, build partnerships, support local initiatives, and strengthen neighbourhood connections.
Partnerships create stronger communities.
Inclusive & Connected Communities
North Vancouver is strongest when everyone feels they belong. Our city should be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for people of every age, background, culture, ability, family structure, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Every resident should feel safe, respected, and able to participate fully in community life. This means designing accessible public spaces, supporting inclusive community programs, removing barriers to participation, and creating opportunities for neighbours to connect across generations and cultures. A stronger community isn't built by focusing on our differences—it is built by ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute, participate, and belong.
Everyone deserves to belong.
"I believe North Vancouver can grow without losing its heart. But that takes practical leadership, honest communication, and a deeper commitment to the people who call this city home."
Anna Boltenko
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Your Vote, Your City
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