Kerry Jang

City Council
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Dr Kerry Jang was elected to Vancouver City Council in 2008. Prior to joining council Kerry was a Professor of Psychiatry at UBC.  

In 2006, Kerry was named “Academic of the Year” by BC Universities for his work developing a simple and effective homeless program for his local neighbourhood, and he has also been honoured with the Community Achievement Award from the Province of BC for his work strengthening communities across Vancouver.

He is also currently volunteering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada as a Committee member on the Mental Health and Law Advisory Committee to assist municipalities like Vancouver on issues like policing, corrections, and housing standards for the mentally ill and addicted. Kerry has also been a long-time volunteer at Collingwood Neighbourhood House.

Find out more about Kerry in profile at The Vancouver Observer.

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