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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.
Sting concerts, the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival, Halloween attractions, sports and markets are among the events happening in Vancouver and nearby communities this week.
Elections BC’s final list shows the governing party has 92 candidates for 93 ridings, leaving Peace River North without an NDP contender. The Conservatives are the only party running in every riding.
A preliminary count found 21,824 ballots cast on Saturday, nearly 200 per cent more than on the first advance voting day in 2022. Mail ballot package requests have also reached a record high.
In his first start for Vancouver, the 24-year-old goaltender stopped 23 shots as the Canucks rallied from a first-period deficit with four third-period goals.
The city has improved drainage in priority areas, updated its Flood Response Plan and continues to monitor water levels and weather as fall storms begin.
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