Time is tight! Send a letter to Vancouver’s Mayor and Council asking them to endorse the Vote16 campaign.

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Dear Mayor & Council,

This week, you’ll debate a motion to endorse Vote16BC, a youth-led campaign to lower the voting age in British Columbia. I am writing to urge you to vote YES in support of Vote16.

Many young people in B.C. work and pay taxes, but can't vote. Youth have to live with the long-term consequences of political decisions made today. They deserve a say.

Already, twenty governments around the world have lowered the voting age. When young people vote, they drive more inclusive policy and higher voter turnout. That's good for democracy.

I hope that Vancouver City Council steps up and votes YES to formally endorse Vote16 BC.

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Tell Vancouver councillors to vote YES in support of Vote16!

This week, Vancouver City Council will debate a motion to endorse lowering the voting age in B.C. This is their opportunity to speak up for young people who are shut out of decisions that shape their lives.

Momentum is building for Vote16 across the province. The campaign has been endorsed by the Union of B.C. Municipalities, the membership of both the BC NDP and BC Greens, major unions and labour councils across B.C. We’re calling on Vancouver City Council to add their endorsement.

When young people vote we get more inclusive policy, higher voter turnout, and more lifelong voters. Lowering the voting age would enfranchise nearly 70,000 young workers in B.C. who have no say in decisions that affect their livelihoods, health and safety.