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Green Party of Vancouver councillor Adriane Carr is gaining momentum as Vancouverites’ top pick for mayor, suggests a new poll.

The Research Co. survey of Vancouver residents found more than a third (35 per cent) think Carr would be a “good choice” for mayor, a nine-point increase since a similar poll conducted in early April.

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Following Carr, the favoured contenders, according to the poll, are Vision Vancouver councillor Raymond Louie at 19 per cent and independent Jean Swanson at 17 per cent, up one point from the last poll.

Also gaining support is Non-Partisan Association councillor Hector Bremner, up five points from April to 11 per cent.

The poll found 10 per cent favour New Democratic Party MP Kennedy Stewart, while other contenders include John Coupar of the NPA at nine per cent and urban geographer Colleen Hardwick at eight per cent.

Simon Fraser University professor Shauna Sylvester and activist Morgane Oger are seen as “good choices” for mayor by seven per cent of residents.

Half of Vancouverites (50 per cent) would like to see a so-called unity candidate, a mayor supported by Vision Vancouver, the Green Party of Vancouver, One City and the Coalition of Progressive Electors, while 23 per cent disagree.

The poll shows the city is divided on whether it is time for the NPA to take control of city council, with 33 per cent agreeing with the statement, 33 per cent disagreeing with it, and 34 per cent saying they are not sure.

When asked how they intend to vote in the 2018 election for Vancouver City Council, almost half of residents say they will “definitely” or “probably” select candidates individually, regardless of their affiliation, while 38 per cent will likely select the most or all candidates from a specific party.

The most important issues facing Vancouver are housing and cost of living, followed by poverty, and government accountability, according to the poll.

The survey was conducted from April 28 to April 30. It carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4.9 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

ticrawford@postmedia.com

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