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Surrey Connect candidate Michael Dunn, running for public office for the first time, says he would focus on police hiring and the SPS, bus rapid transit on King George, and reducing red tape for business and employment.
The lawyer and father of two, who has served on Surrey city council and lived in the city for more than 35 years, lists investment, neighbourhood safety, transportation and recreation among his priorities.
Conservative Party of Surrey candidate Dan B. Carlos lists accessible recreation centres, fully funded policing with a visible neighbourhood presence, and transparency in educational materials among his priorities.
Pullar lists seniors’ health care, Surrey’s diverse communities, and arts and cultural heritage as priorities, and says she would advocate for a dedicated children’s and seniors’ hospital in Newton.
The Conservative Party of Surrey candidate lists safer streets, lower taxes and responsible city spending, and support for local businesses, families, seniors and youth as priorities.
The Surrey First candidate, a provincial policy analyst and longtime volunteer, says she would strengthen services for newcomers, seniors and youth and connect ethnic community groups directly with City Hall.
Stewart’s priorities include free access to parks, pools and rinks for children and seniors, a 20-year recreation facilities plan, and expanded youth sports as an alternative to gangs.
The Surrey First candidate and criminal defence lawyer lists completing the Surrey Police Service transition, hiring an independent auditor general and ending automatic tax increases through budget review among his priorities.
The Surrey First candidate, a government relations manager with the BC Real Estate Association, says he would review permitting, speed approvals and create a one-stop shop for business licensing.
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.
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