Allan De Genova

Allan De Genova

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Allan is the first generation son of an Italian father and Swiss/Italian mother, and grew up in South Vancouver. He runs a successful real estate business in the city. He and his wife Wendy have been married for twenty-seven years and have raised three children together.

Mayoral Candidacy

He announced his bid for the Mayoral nomination of Vision Vancouver on March 19, 2008 ["Vancouver Sun", "Allan De Genova officially in Mayoral Race, March 20, 2008] . One notable aspect of his campaign is the community endorsers, the highest profile being former Mayor Larry Campbell ["Georgia Straight", "Former Vancouver mayor Campbell endorses Allan De Genova over Raymond Louie" February 7, 2008] [http://www.straight.com/article-131199/former-vancouver-mayor-campbell-endorses-allan-de-genova-over-raymond-louie] . De Genova advocates three main priorities in his Mayoral campaign, called "Al's Solutions for '08" - the environment, housing and homelessness, and care for seniors [http://www.aldegenova.com] .

Park Board Commission

De Genova is a five-term park board commissioner. During his tenure his work has led to:

- Major fundraising project to restore Stanley Park after the devastating storm
- Saving and Renovating Nat Bailey Stadium
- Rebuilding of Sunset Community Centre
- Creation of Hastings Park Italian Gardens
- Refurbishment of Victory Square

He has also served as Park Board liaison on many projects and committees, including Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden,and Hastings Park Working Committee. He was recently reappointed as Advisor to the Vancouver Chinatown Merchants' Association.

Footnotes

See also

* Vancouver
* Vancouver City Council
* Vision Vancouver

External links

* [http://www.allandegenova.com/ Allan De Genova's personal website]


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