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The former Surrey Police Board member and South Asian Community Hub chair lists public safety, taxpayer accountability and stronger community connections among his priorities, including completing the transition to the Surrey Police Service.
Van Vliet says he would freeze general municipal tax increases for four years, review city spending and controls, strengthen public safety, and coordinate planning for housing, schools and infrastructure.
Randhawa, who lost the 2024 Surrey-Guildford Conservative race by 22 votes, is running for Surrey mayor. His proposals include a one-time $600 homeowner tax cut, a residential property tax freeze and expanded policing.
The former mayor lists a hospital in Newton and a police helicopter and drone fleet among his priorities, alongside a four-year property tax freeze.
Locke says her Surrey Connect team would continue investing in public safety, housing and community facilities while keeping property taxes low and city spending accountable.
Starchuk says he would cap property tax increases at inflation for four years, reduce transit and recreation fees, and establish a police-led anti-extortion command. Surrey votes Oct. 17.
The two-term city councillor and former Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers leader says her priorities are public safety, taxpayer oversight and making Surrey more business-friendly.
The family counsellor and educator says his priorities include youth opportunities, support for rehabilitated homeless people, lower living costs and a safer, more affordable Surrey.
The slate’s mayoral candidate, Igal Ammons II, submitted a shared response to the council questionnaire, outlining priorities focused on youth, homelessness, affordability, safety and economic development.
The fourth-generation Cloverdale farmer says he would seek ag-tech investment, protect farmland and strengthen local food production if elected to Surrey city council.
A four-hour fall fundraiser at Semiahmoo Shopping Centre on Sept. 26 raised $6,430 for Surrey Fire Fighters’ Charitable Society and shredded six tons of paper.
The free, self-guided weekend event spans four White Rock neighbourhoods and South Surrey, with a complimentary shuttle linking venues on two routes.
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