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- 1 2 3 "Geoff Meggs: Articulate, Experienced City Council Hopeful" Archived 2013-02-04 at archive.today , Vancouver Observer , October 20, 2008.
- ↑ "About Geoff Meggs" Archived 2010-08-29 at the Wayback Machine , Tideline Communications Website, Accessed August 30, 2009.
- ↑ Garr, Allen (15 Dec 2004). "Larry's party an indie affair". Vancouver Courier.
- 1 2 "Election Results: November 15, 2008", Vancouver City Election Results Website, Accessed August 30, 2009.
- ↑ "Racism is alive and well in Vancouver municipal politics", Georgia Straight, November 16, 2008.
- ↑ Court petition seeks removal of Kerry Jang and Geoff Meggs from Vancouver city council, Georgia Straight , 23 June 2014
