Surrey’s growth should not come at the expense of the parks and green spaces that contribute to healthy, livable neighbourhoods.

I will support protecting important green spaces while improving existing parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields and community amenities where demand shows they are needed.

New development should also be planned with adequate parks and recreational space so existing facilities do not become increasingly overcrowded.

As Surrey grows, our access to quality parks and green spaces should grow with it.

Surrey is a large and growing city, and many residents depend on vehicles for work, family responsibilities and everyday travel. Transportation planning should reflect that reality while also giving people better transit, walking and cycling options.

I will support practical parking policies based on neighbourhood needs, development density, transit availability and actual demand rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. New development should also consider how insufficient parking can affect surrounding streets and existing neighbourhoods.

At the same time, Surrey needs better road planning, smarter traffic management and reliable transit so residents have genuine transportation choices.

The goal should not be to favour one way of travelling over another—it should be to build a transportation system that works for Surrey residents.

Surrey needs more housing, but good planning is about more than simply increasing density. Zoning decisions should consider the capacity of surrounding roads, utilities, transit, schools, parks, public safety and other community services.

I will support housing and development where it makes sense while carefully considering neighbourhood impacts and whether the infrastructure required to support that growth is in place or properly planned.

Growth should improve communities—not create infrastructure problems that residents are left to deal with later.

Housing affordability is a major challenge for Surrey families, young people and seniors. While municipalities cannot solve affordability alone, City Hall can influence housing supply, approvals, development costs, land-use planning and the infrastructure needed to support growth.

I will support practical measures that increase housing options while carefully considering their impact on existing neighbourhoods, roads, utilities, public safety and City services.

Housing policy should not simply be about approving more units. We need to ask whether homes are attainable for the people who live and work here and whether the infrastructure needed to support additional growth is being delivered alongside development.

Surrey needs more housing choices, but growth must be affordable, properly planned and supported by the infrastructure residents need.

Homelessness is a complex issue that cannot be solved by one level of government or by simply moving people from one location to another.

I will support stronger coordination between the City, provincial and federal governments, health services, housing providers and community organizations to connect people with appropriate housing, treatment and support.

At the same time, residents and businesses deserve safe, clean and accessible neighbourhoods and public spaces. Programs should have clear objectives and measurable results so taxpayers can see whether they are actually working.

Compassion and public safety should work together—not be treated as competing priorities.

Surrey families are already facing rising costs, and City Hall should be looking for ways to reduce the financial pressure on residents—not automatically passing higher costs on to taxpayers.

I will push for a detailed review of City spending, identify efficiencies and unnecessary costs, and examine major expenditures carefully. My goal is to create room for lower property taxes while protecting essential services such as public safety, roads and infrastructure.

Tax reductions must be financially responsible and sustainable. Every budget decision should be based on results, value for money and Surrey's long-term needs.

Residents work hard for their money. City Hall has a responsibility to spend it just as carefully.

Surrey needs more housing, but good planning is about more than simply increasing density. Zoning decisions should consider the capacity of surrounding roads, utilities, transit, schools, parks, public safety and other community services.

I will support housing and development where it makes sense while carefully considering neighbourhood impacts and whether the infrastructure required to support that growth is in place or properly planned.

Growth should improve communities—not create infrastructure problems that residents are left to deal with later.

Legal secondary suites provide important housing for Surrey residents and help many homeowners manage the rising cost of home ownership. Homeowners who follow the rules should not face charges that cannot be clearly justified.

I will push for a review of Surrey's secondary-suite fees, including how they are calculated and whether they fairly reflect the actual additional cost of municipal services.

Where fees can be reduced without compromising essential services or shifting unreasonable costs to other taxpayers, I will support reducing them.

We should encourage safe, legal housing while keeping municipal fees reasonable and accountable.

Long and unpredictable approval times increase costs for homeowners, businesses and builders—and those costs ultimately affect housing affordability and Surrey’s economy.

I will support a review of Surrey’s permitting process to identify unnecessary delays, duplication and administrative bottlenecks. Applications should have clear requirements, reasonable timelines and better communication, so applicants know where their permit stands and what is needed to move it forward.

I also support greater use of digital processing, better coordination between City departments and faster pathways for straightforward, compliant applications.

Faster permits should not mean weaker standards. The goal is simple: keep the necessary checks, remove unnecessary delays and make City Hall more efficient.

I will carefully review City budgets and major expenditures, question unnecessary or inefficient spending, and examine whether taxes and fees are fair and justified. Surrey must maintain strong essential services while ensuring residents receive real value for every tax dollar.

Good governance starts with accountability, transparency and listening to the people we represent. I will carefully review proposals, budgets and their long-term impacts, ask tough questions when something does not make sense, and support decisions based on evidence and what is best for Surrey residents. As an Independent councillor, I will support good ideas regardless of who proposes them and speak up when I believe a decision is not in the public interest. Residents deserve clear information, meaningful consultation and representatives who put people before politics.

Surrey is growing quickly, and growth must be matched by the infrastructure and services residents depend on. I will support responsible development that considers road capacity, transit, public safety, utilities, schools and community infrastructure as part of long-term planning. We need to look beyond individual projects and understand their cumulative impact on neighbourhoods and the city as a whole. I will push for better coordination between development and infrastructure, realistic long-term planning, and meaningful resident input so Surrey grows in a way that improves quality of life rather than adding pressure to already strained systems.

Residents should have a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect their neighbourhoods and daily lives. Public consultation should be more than collecting feedback—it should include listening, responding and explaining how community input influenced the final decision.

I will support earlier and more accessible public engagement on major projects and policy changes, clearer communication from City Hall, and better follow-up when residents raise concerns. When significant decisions affect a neighbourhood, the people who live there should have a genuine opportunity to be heard before the decision is finalized.

City Hall should not simply speak to residents—it should listen to them. As a councillor, I want to help close that gap and make sure residents know their concerns are being heard, followed up on and taken seriously.

Surrey’s young people are not only our future—they are part of our community today, and their perspectives should be represented in decisions that affect them.

I will support stronger opportunities for youth to engage with City Hall, participate in community initiatives and provide meaningful input on issues such as recreation, public spaces, transportation, safety and opportunities in their neighbourhoods.

I also want the City to work more effectively with schools, community organizations, businesses and other levels of government to connect young people with mentorship, skills development, volunteering and employment opportunities.

Youth engagement should be about more than asking for opinions. It should give young people meaningful opportunities to participate, develop leadership and help shape the Surrey they will inherit.

Residents and businesses should not have to repeatedly follow up with City Hall to get an answer or find out the status of a request. I will support clear service standards for response times, better tracking of applications and inquiries, and greater accountability when unnecessary delays occur.

Whether someone is waiting on a permit, reporting a neighbourhood issue or requesting City services, they should know what to expect, who is responsible and when they can expect a response.

Good government is not only about how much City Hall spends—it is also about the quality, efficiency and accountability of the service residents receive for their tax dollars.

Public safety requires more than responding after a crime occurs. Surrey needs strong policing, but we should also invest intelligently in approaches that help prevent problems before they escalate.

I support better coordination between police, first responders, mental-health services, schools, community organizations and other levels of government so the appropriate resources respond to different situations.

Prevention programs should be evaluated based on evidence and measurable results. Our goal should be safer neighbourhoods while using public resources where they can have the greatest impact.

Surrey’s population is growing rapidly, and policing capacity must keep pace with the demands of a growing city. I will support a detailed review of frontline staffing, workloads, response times, call volumes and projected population growth to determine where additional officers and resources are genuinely needed.

Where the evidence demonstrates a staffing shortage, I will advocate for the resources required to strengthen frontline policing and improve response capacity.

At the same time, additional spending must be justified. Police budgets should be reviewed carefully to ensure resources are directed where they have the greatest impact on public safety.

Residents should not have to choose between properly resourced policing and responsible spending—we need both.

Surrey residents should have confidence in the people responsible for protecting them. I strongly support our frontline officers and recognize the difficult work they perform, while also believing that public institutions must be accountable.

Concerns involving police conduct should be handled through fair, independent and transparent processes that protect both public confidence and due process.

Supporting police and expecting accountability are not opposing positions—both are necessary for strong public trust.

A safe city needs consequences for criminal behaviour, but long-term public safety also requires understanding what contributes to recurring crime.

I support evidence-based initiatives involving youth intervention, mental-health and addiction services, community programs and employment opportunities where they demonstrate measurable results. The City should work with the Province, schools, police and community organizations rather than expecting municipal taxpayers to solve issues outside municipal responsibility alone.

The objective is straightforward: prevent crime where we can, respond effectively when it occurs, and make Surrey safer for families, businesses and neighbourhoods.

I support exploring expanded 24/7 camera coverage in appropriate public locations where evidence shows it can improve safety, including high-risk intersections, recurring crime hotspots and other areas where surveillance gaps may hinder investigations.

Cameras can help deter criminal activity, provide valuable evidence after an incident and assist police in identifying vehicles or individuals involved in serious crimes. Expansion should be based on crime data and public-safety needs rather than simply installing cameras everywhere.

Any surveillance program must also have clear rules governing privacy, access to recordings, data security, retention and appropriate use.

Technology should support our police officers and help them work more effectively—not replace the need for adequate frontline policing.

Surrey’s population is growing quickly, and our recreation facilities need to keep pace. When pools, gyms and recreation programs are consistently crowded or difficult to access, we should look at both expanding capacity and using existing public infrastructure more effectively.

I will support investment in recreation facilities where demand demonstrates a need, with particular attention to opportunities for youth, including sports, swimming, arts and other positive activities.

I also want the City to explore partnerships with the Surrey School District and other levels of government for future facilities, including the feasibility of integrating swimming and recreation facilities with appropriate school or community projects. Shared facilities could potentially serve students during designated periods and the broader community at other times, while avoiding unnecessary duplication of public infrastructure.

Any proposal should be evaluated for cost, operations, safety, location and actual community demand.

Investing in places where young people can learn, exercise, compete and connect is an investment in Surrey’s future.

Surrey’s growth should not come at the expense of the parks and green spaces that contribute to healthy, livable neighbourhoods.

I will support protecting important green spaces while improving existing parks, playgrounds, trails, sports fields and community amenities where demand shows they are needed.

New development should also be planned with adequate parks and recreational space so existing facilities do not become increasingly overcrowded.

As Surrey grows, our access to quality parks and green spaces should grow with it.

Surrey’s rapid population growth places increasing pressure on hospitals, urgent care and other health services. While healthcare is primarily a provincial responsibility, the City should be a strong advocate for Surrey residents.

I will support working with the Province, Fraser Health and other partners to advocate for the health infrastructure and services Surrey’s growing population requires.

City planning should also consider future healthcare needs when planning major growth areas, transportation and supporting infrastructure.

Surrey residents deserve health infrastructure that keeps pace with the city they are helping to build.

Public facilities reflect the standard of service residents receive from their City. Washrooms and other heavily used public amenities should be cleaned regularly, properly maintained and safe for families, seniors and residents.

I will support reviewing maintenance standards, cleaning schedules and public access at high-use City facilities and parks, with better accountability when problems are repeatedly reported.

Residents pay for these facilities and should be able to expect them to be clean, safe and usable.

Everyone should be able to move around their neighbourhood safely, whether they are walking, cycling or driving. I will support identifying gaps in sidewalks, unsafe crossings and areas where better connections can meaningfully improve safety, particularly around schools, parks, transit and busy neighbourhood routes.

At the same time, transportation changes should be based on actual safety data, traffic conditions, community needs and cost effectiveness. With congestion already a serious challenge in Surrey, road changes should consider their impact on overall traffic flow rather than applying the same solution everywhere.

As e-bikes and e-scooters become more common and capable of higher speeds, pedestrian and cycling safety planning should also consider responsible use, education and enforcement where appropriate.

The goal should be safer streets for everyone while keeping Surrey moving efficiently.

Surrey needs more housing, but good planning is about more than simply increasing density. Zoning decisions should consider the capacity of surrounding roads, utilities, transit, schools, parks, public safety and other community services.

I will support housing and development where it makes sense while carefully considering neighbourhood impacts and whether the infrastructure required to support that growth is in place or properly planned.

Growth should improve communities—not create infrastructure problems that residents are left to deal with later.

Water is an essential service, and Surrey residents should not face continually rising utility bills without clear justification and accountability.

For 2026, approximately 75% of the water consumption charge for an average metered single-family customer is attributable to Metro Vancouver's bulk-water costs, while approximately 25% represents Surrey's portion. Metro Vancouver's bulk-water charges to Surrey increased 6.4% for 2026.

As a councillor, I will advocate strongly for Surrey residents at the regional level, question significant increases, push for efficiencies and greater transparency, and examine every reasonable opportunity available to the City to reduce the pressure of water and utility costs on households.

Surrey cannot simply set Metro Vancouver's rates on its own, but that does not mean we should accept every increase without scrutiny. Surrey residents deserve a strong voice at the regional table and better value for the utility costs they pay

Surrey is a large and growing city, and many residents depend on vehicles for work, family responsibilities and everyday travel. Transportation planning should reflect that reality while also giving people better transit, walking and cycling options.

I will support practical parking policies based on neighbourhood needs, development density, transit availability and actual demand rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. New development should also consider how insufficient parking can affect surrounding streets and existing neighbourhoods.

At the same time, Surrey needs better road planning, smarter traffic management and reliable transit so residents have genuine transportation choices.

The goal should not be to favour one way of travelling over another—it should be to build a transportation system that works for Surrey residents.

Everyone should be able to move around their neighbourhood safely, whether they are walking, cycling or driving. I will support identifying gaps in sidewalks, unsafe crossings and areas where better connections can meaningfully improve safety, particularly around schools, parks, transit and busy neighbourhood routes.

At the same time, transportation changes should be based on actual safety data, traffic conditions, community needs and cost effectiveness. With congestion already a serious challenge in Surrey, road changes should consider their impact on overall traffic flow rather than applying the same solution everywhere.

As e-bikes and e-scooters become more common and capable of higher speeds, pedestrian and cycling safety planning should also consider responsible use, education and enforcement where appropriate.

The goal should be safer streets for everyone while keeping Surrey moving efficiently.

Surrey’s rapid growth requires a transit system that keeps pace with the needs of residents. I will advocate for transit investments that are practical, reliable and properly connected to the communities where people live, work and study.

Major transportation projects should be evaluated based on ridership needs, congestion relief, cost, connectivity and long-term value for taxpayers. Transit planning should also be coordinated with new development and road infrastructure rather than considered separately.

I will work with the City, TransLink and other levels of government to advocate for Surrey’s fair share of transportation investment while ensuring local taxpayers receive value for money.

Better transit should give residents a realistic alternative to driving, help reduce pressure on our roads and make it easier to move throughout Surrey.

Traffic congestion is affecting residents’ time, productivity and quality of life across Surrey. As the city continues to grow, our transportation network must grow with it.

I will push for a data-driven review of major congestion points and recurring bottlenecks, with practical improvements prioritized based on traffic volumes, safety, cost and measurable impact.

Transportation planning must also be better coordinated with new development. Approving growth without considering road capacity, transit access and surrounding infrastructure can place additional pressure on already congested routes.

Surrey needs a balanced transportation strategy that improves roads and intersections while also supporting effective transit, safe walking and cycling options. The goal should be simple: help people move around Surrey more safely and efficiently, regardless of how they travel.