Stephanie Allen, a former BC Housing executive and current COPE mayoral candidate, is campaigning on a platform centered on climate action and social equity. Drawing from her experience during the B.C. heat dome, Allen aims to protect vulnerable populations, including renters and disabled individuals, who face disproportionate climate risks. A central pillar of her platform involves lobbying the B.C. government to implement free public transit in Vancouver to encourage residents to abandon cars. Additionally, Allen intends to reverse recent municipal policy shifts by reinstating the city's sustainability department. Running under the COPE banner, she emphasizes the need for political courage to address systemic economic and social issues. Her candidacy focuses on making Vancouver more affordable and sustainable ahead of the upcoming municipal election this October.