December 15, 2015
Mr. Joo Kim Tiah
Holborn Group
Suite #10, 698 Seymour Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3K6
Mr. Tiah,
I am writing to you regarding my concern, and the outcry of concern from Vancouver citizens, about the
Trump brand on your new tower on West Georgia Street.
As Mayor, I’m proud that Vancouver is known throughout the world for our steadfast commitment to
diversity, equality, and freedom from discrimination and hatred. Vancouver is enriched by that diversity,
and being a city where people can live and thrive regardless of their gender, sexuality, faith, or ethnicity.
That kind of openness represents the very best of today’s Canada, and is a key reason why Vancouver is
such a desirable place to live.
In contrast, Donald Trump’s hateful positions and commentary remind us all of much darker times in
our world’s past – and it is incumbent upon all of us to forcefully challenge hatred in all of the ways that
it confronts us.
Over 50,000 people have now signed a petition asking that the Trump name be removed from Holborn’s
signature new tower on West Georgia Street in Downtown Vancouver, in conjunction with the same call
from Vancouver City Councillor Kerry Jang.
It is their belief, and my belief, that Trump’s name and brand have no more place on Vancouver’s
skyline than his ignorant ideas have in the modern world. As Mayor, it is my hope that you and your
company will work quickly to remove his brand and all it represents from your building.
I would like to thank you for your consideration and reply.
Sincerely,

Gregor Robertson
MAYOR – City of Vancouver