ELECTIONS Nov 1 5, 201 4 VOTER’S GUIDE AND CANDIDATE INFORMATION EL EC T IONS 201 4 VOTER’S GUIDE CANDIDATE INFORMATION Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the Candidate Profile section of this Voter’s Guide represent those of the individual candidates only and do not represent the views of the City of Surrey. The Candidate statements are for informational purposes only and content is given in the format provided by the Candidate. On Saturday November 15, 2014, Surrey voters will elect one Mayor, eight Councillors and six Surrey School District Trustees. This year, voters are electing representatives for a 4-year term. The Municipal Election is the democratic process of selecting the City’s political representatives. Elections are the simplest way for the public to directly influence the way their community is run. By casting your ballot, you are speaking your mind about the issues that are most important to you. This Voter’s Guide contains information submitted by each candidate, and provides you with the information you need to know in order to vote. city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections Voter’s Information Am I eligible to vote? Voters in municipal elections fall under two main categories: those that reside in the City and those that own property in Surrey, but reside elsewhere. Both may be eligible to vote. If you live in Surrey, and are not already on the voter’s list, here’s what you will be asked: • Are you 18 years or older? • Are you a Canadian Citizen? • Have you lived in BC for the last 6 months? • Have you lived in Surrey for the last 30 days? If you can answer “Yes” to all of the questions above, you are eligible to vote! Don’t forget to bring enough identification with you in case you need to register. If you do not live in Surrey, but own property in Surrey, here’s what you will be asked: • Are you 18 years or older? • Are you a Canadian Citizen? • Have you lived in BC for the last 6 months? • Do you reside outside of Surrey? • Have you owned the property in Surrey for at least 30 days? • Do you have permission from the other owners of the property to vote for that property? • Please note for non-resident property owners, there is only one vote per property. If you can answer “Yes” to all of the questions above, you may be eligible to vote! Only one owner may vote and must have the permission of the majority of the property owners to do so. All owners must sign a consent form, and the ‘voter’ must provide the completed, signed consent when attending one of the 52 Voting Locations. Consent forms may be downloaded at www.surrey.ca/elections. www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Voter’s Information Do voters have to register before General Voting Day? No. People who are not already registered on the Provincial Voter’s List may still register at the time of voting. Elections BC registration deadline was September 23, 2014 for Surrey’s voter’s list. What forms of ID are acceptable? To register when you vote, you must: • Bring at least two documents that provide evidence of your identity and place of residence, at least one of which contains your photo and signature OR • Bring at least two documents that provide evidence of your identity, at least one of which contains your photo and signature, and make a solemn declaration as to your place of residence. Accepted identification: Bring at least one item from each group below to ensure that you have the necessary identification required to register: Group 1: Photo identification with signature One of the following is required: • Canadian Passport; • BC Driver’s Licence; • BC ID Card; • Canadian Citizenship Card; or • Post-Secondary Student Card city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections Group 2: Name / Address: If you are providing a BC Driver’s Licence or BC ID card, one of the following will complete your registration: • Birth Certificate; • Canadian Passport; • Canadian Citizenship Card; • Social Insurance Card; • BC Care Card or BC Gold Care Card; or • Debit / Credit Card If you are providing a Canadian Passport, Canadian Citizenship Card, or a Student Card, one of the following will complete your registration: • BC Driver’s Licence; • BC ID Card; • Certificate of Vehicle Insurance; • Property Tax Notice in your name; or • Utility Bill (BC Hydro, Bell, Shaw, Telus, etc.) Where do people go to vote? On Election Day, there will be 52 Voting Locations conveniently located throughout Surrey, in schools and other public buildings. You may vote at any one of these locations. The center page of this Voter’s Guide is easily removed and contains a map and listing of all locations. This map is also contained in your Voter’s Card package. If you are unable to vote on Election Day, you may vote at an Advance Poll. Information on Advance Polls is also contained in this guide. www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Voter’s Information What provisions are made to assist disabled persons? People who have a physical disability, illness, or injury that affects their ability to vote at any voting opportunity, may request to vote using a mail-in ballot. In addition, on General Voting Day and on Advance Voting days, people may request “curb-side voting,” which is a service whereby an elector may vote in their car with the assistance of an election official, provided the elector is able to drive to or be driven to the voting place. If an elector requires assistance to read or mark a ballot, they are permitted to have the assistance of another person in the voting booth. Also, every effort is made to ensure that all voting places are fully accessible. What provisions are made for residents of care facilities? As in previous years, voting opportunities will be provided for residents of care facilities who would otherwise not be able to attend a voting place on General Voting Day. Arrangements can be made in consultation with facilities staff to provide appropriate voting opportunities for people living in these. Other people who are disabled, injured or ill, but living at home or in a care facility, may also vote by requesting a mail-in ballot. city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections What provisions are made to assist people using other languages? The City makes an effort to have multi-lingual election staff available at voting places, and, if a person requires translation assistance in the voting booth, they may bring one person along with them to translate. Ballots are not available in other languages. Mail Ballots If you plan to be away during the Advance Voting period and General Voting Day, OR if you are unable to physically attend any of the voting places, you may register to receive a mail ballot. Contact the Office of the City Clerk at 604-591-4132 and/or visit www.surrey.ca/ elections to register for a mail ballot. Requests should be made by October 24, 2014. You are responsible for ensuring that your completed ballot is received at the Office of the City Clerk no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, November 14, 2014, or hand-delivered to the Election Day Depot at 7452 – 132 Street between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on General Voting Day, Saturday, November 15, 2014. www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Voter’s Information Advance Voting Options Advance Voting gives you more choices to vote when it’s convenient for you! You do not need to be absent on General Voting Day in order to qualify to vote at an Advance Poll. The City of Surrey is expecting higher than average voter turnout in 2014, so why not vote early? Advance Voting will be held on the following dates: DATE TIME LOCATION ADDRESS Sat, Nov 1 8am – 8pm CLOVERDALE RECREATION CENTRE 6188 – 176 St SUNNYSIDE HALL 1845 – 154 St ELECTION DEPOT 7452 – 132 St 10am – 2pm SFU – GRAND HALL #250 – 13450 102 Ave 12noon – 8pm OCEAN PARK LIBRARY 12854 – 17 Ave 8am – 8pm SUNNYSIDE HALL 1845 – 154 St FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 15996 – 84 Ave ELECTION DEPOT 7452 – 132 St CLOVERDALE RECREATION CENTRE 6188 – 176 St NEWTON LIBRARY 13795 – 70 Ave CLOVERDALE RECREATION CENTRE 6188 – 176 St FLEETWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 15996 – 84 Ave ELECTION DEPOT 7452 – 132 St Tue, Nov 4 Wed, Nov 5 Thu, Nov 6 Sat, Nov 8 12noon – 8pm 8am – 8pm city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections Election Night Results Live, preliminary election results will be available beginning at 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014 when polls close and will be posted live on the Election website as each poll reports its results. Shortly after, you will have a good idea of the make-up of your 2014 – 2018 City of Surrey Council, and School District No. 36 School Trustees. Official results will be announced by the Chief Election Officer by Wednesday, November 19, 2014 after all preliminary results have been verified. www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Mayoral Candidates BAJWA, Vikram We exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality, community and multiculture, and in which no one shall be enslaved by race, poverty, ignorance or conformity, in Surrey, granted in the Provnce British Columbia, under the Canadian Charter. Email: vbajwa11@hotmail.com Website: www.newmayorchangesurrey.com EDWARDS, John I care most about the safety of citizens in their homes and communities. Women, children and the elderly should be free to enjoy recreational facilities and public areas without fear of crime. Email: edwardsforsurreymayor@gmail.com Website: www.edwardsforsurreymayor.com Twitter: @edwards4mayor Facebook: John Edwards Surrey Personal Email: jwledwards@yahoo.com city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections HEPNER, Linda | Surrey First A resident of Surrey for 29 years, Linda Hepner has served the City of Surrey for 20 years at City Hall in numerous positions including as Manager of Economic Development before being elected to Council in 2005. Linda helped revitalize Whalley as chair of the Whalley Implementation Team, managed the 2010 Legacy Projects including expansion of Holland Park and the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre and spearheaded the Clean Energy & Technology Action Plan. Linda represents Surrey on the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Email: linda@surreyfirst.ca Twitter: @LindaHepner Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surreyfirst McCALLUM, Doug | Safe Surrey Doug McCallum served proudly as Mayor of Surrey between 1996-2005. He also sat as the Chair of Translink from 2002-2005, a Director of the Big Cities Mayors’ Caucus, and currently sits as a Director on the Law Foundation of BC. He was able to clean up the crime-ridden town centre of Whalley by taking an aggressive stance on all criminal activity and met with swift action. His return to run as the Mayoral candidate as part of the Safe Surrey Coalition is fuelled by a concern for the needs of Surrey citizens. Ineffective strategies on crime and public safety, and blatant examples of fiscal waste and mismanagement require immediate change and tangible action of how to improve Surrey’s fortunes. Email: doug@mccallumformayor.ca Twitter: @mccallum4mayor Website:www.safesurrey.ca Facebook: /mccallum4mayor www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Mayoral Candidates RASODE, Barinder | One Surrey I’m committed to fixing Surrey’s crime problem and ensuring our neighbourhoods are safe - it’s time to make public safety a priority. My One Surrey team is anchored by people with expertise in public safety, and our plan to fight crime was developed in collaboration with senior law enforcement professionals. Creating a connected and efficient urban transportation system is also critically important, and we must start managing growth in a smart and responsible way. We need to make life more affordable for families, keep taxes low, and create new employment opportunities. And, the City needs to lead thoughtful planning that respects the character of neighbourhoods and protects our natural spaces. But, to accomplish these goals, we have to control spending at City Hall and become more accountable to the people we serve. Email: brasode@shaw.ca Twitter: @BarinderRasode Website: www.rasodeformayor.com Facebook: /BarinderRasode RICE, Grant I care most about environmental and social justice. Too often, our city’s trees and green spaces are sacrificed for profit. We live in a city that is growing fast, and politicians have lost sight of what attracted citizens to Surrey in the first place. I’ve spoken against developments at council public hearings where hundreds of mature trees were deemed expendable because it was easier to cut them down than to work around them. Email: Website: Twitter: grantrice4mayor@gmail.com www.grantrice.ca @grantrice city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections WOLANSKI, John I care most about creating a community that is productive, inclusive and offers opportunities for all, not for just a few. My plan for Surrey I favour a ward system such as exists in Calgary and Winnipeg. Our law enforcement are segregated into communities, so why not districts for civic governance? We could also expand the Block Watch program to create a know they neighbour form of crime prevention. Re-open Riverview to help those who are “between the cracks.” Let police focus on crime prevention, not social work. Email: johnny.wolanski@aol.com. www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates ARTANG, Maz | One Surrey I care most about solving the problem of an increasing crime rate and tackling the issue of transportation. The increasing rate of crime is tarnishing our reputation and affecting our quality of life. Residents of Surrey feel increasingly unsafe in their own backyards. I’m running to ensure our city remains a secure place, to live, to grow, and to prosper. Website: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: www.mazartang.com @mazartang www.facebook.com/mazartangforsurrey www.instagram.com/artangforsurreycouncil www.linkedin.com/in/mazartang AUJLA, Saira As a Surrey resident, I’ve strived hard to energetically be involved in the community. My skills in Cantonese, English, Punjabi, and Hindi have been fundamentals tools. I’m passionate about living in BC fastest growing city for the past 27 years. Now my next steps are to get neighborhoods involved in the safety of our homes, kids and furthermore the safety of the environment of Surrey. I believe as a Realtor I’ve learned a lot about planning, communicating, understanding, and cultures to assist me with my road ahead. My main goal is not to act as a politician, but a mother and a concerned citizen, taking a stand for other citizens. Email: sairaaujla_realtor@hotmail.com Facebook: /saira.aujla city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections BAYDA, Merv | One Surrey It’s time to try a new approach to the issues and start thinking about the long term safety and security of our community. Email: Website: Twitter: MervBayda@gmail.com Mervbayda.ca @MervBayda BHUPAL, Tanvir What I care most about is the increasing crime rate. We must hire a local police force and place a Councillor in each neighborhood. This will allow us to fairly consider each areas immediate concerns. Email: Twitter: Facebook: TanvirBhupal@Gmail.com @tanvirbhupal /BhupalforCouncillor BLAIR, Cliff I care most about ensuring city hall stays focused on Surrey’s needs and issues rather than those of Victoria and Ottawa and reducing crime by improving the social needs of Surrey. Email: cliffandlindablair@shaw.ca www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates BOSE, Mike | One Surrey I care about the safety of the citizens of Surrey and developing an achievable crime reduction strategy. Also there needs to be a comprehensive transportation plan that will connect the 7 town centres within the City. I would like to focus on the natural environment of the city and use this resource as an opportunity to in courage investment and job creation. Email: mjbose@telus.net Facebook: /MichaelBose Twitter: @Bose_Mike BOWYER, Darlene | One Surrey Darlene believes we need to ensure Surrey has a strong voice regionally, provincially and federally and that we are at the table making sure Surrey’s voice is heard with regards to transportation, safety , education, social and environmental issues Email: darlenebowyer@hotmail.com CANUEL, Obi I care most about political representation. It seems to me that Surrey’s Councillors and Mayor collect a salary that places them outside the reach of most Surrey residents. I do not believe that they can properly understand what life is like for most of us. This makes proper political representation impossible. Email: OBI_CC@hotmail.com Twitter: @Obi_Canuel city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections DELA CRUZ, Narima | One Surrey Public safety and crime are the most important issue facing the residents of Surrey. Many people feel unsafe in their own community. Overwhelmingly, Surrey’s residents are looking for leaders who will examine the causes of crime in our city, and who will find solutions. This, if elected, will be my priority at City Hall. Email: Website: Twitter: Facebook: teamnarima@gmail.com http://www.narima.ca @NarimaDC http://www.facebook.com/VoteNarima DHANOYA, Nav My name is Nav Dhanoya, and I have worked as a Bylaw Enforcement officer for last 11 years with cities in the lower mainland including Surrey; working with the RCMP, City departments and homeless shelters. I have addressed issues that vary and range from unsightly properties to homelessness in my public service work environment. In this municipal election, vote for me to make a difference. I support the hiring of more police officers, community safety officers, and bylaw officers to make our city safe. We also need to support our businesses, community groups, non-profit organizations that help the City with creating more jobs and keep our city moving forward. Email: Twitter: navdhanoya1@gmail.com @navDhanoya www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates DIONNE, Fiona As a single mother of three, I consider the safety of Surrey to be a top priority these days. I have been living here since 2007, having grown up in Vancouver, but did spend 1993-2005 in rural Quebec and am fluently bilingual. I am very open multiculturally and have friends from all walks of life. Having spent most of the last 7 years on a strata board, I feel fully capable of exceeding the role of city councillor. Email: Macbump@gmail.com Facebook: /FionaGallowayDionne Twitter: @Macbump DOSANJH, Kal | One Surrey I care most about fixing Surrey’s crime problem and empowering youth to make positive life choices. Surrey can become one of the safest cities in Canada if the leadership at City Hall makes it a priority and starts investing in public saftey programs. Twitter: Facebook: Facebook: @Kal_Dosanjh www.facebook.com/kal.dosanjh www.facebook.com/OneSurrey DUNCAN, James No information provided. city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections ELVINS, Rita I was born November 1987 in Lebanon, we emigrated to Surrey BC.,Canada November 2000 . As New immigrants to Canada, we adapted ourselves to the Canadian way of Life, learning all the tools provided and made Surrey our Home. I went to school at princess Margaret secondary school, Surrey. I am employed with Vancouver Coastal Health. I am starting a young family in Surrey and wish to contribute to the society my ideas on Public Safety, budgeting and Family recreational activities. Once elected I will do all that is in my power to make Surrey Safe for all. We need a New Mayor to Change Surrey, New Councillor to make it Safe. Fair Society Strong Economy. Email: rita.elvins@gmail.com FRANCIS, Shawn I care most about crime reduction in Surrey and I believe this is the number one issue facing our city today. My priority, if elected, will be to implement strategies for crime reduction, prevention and intervention. I would also focus my efforts on bringing improved transit serve to this rapidly growing and expanding region. Email: Twitter: Facebook: shawnfra@yahoo.ca @ShawnFrancis /ShawnFrancis www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates GAMMER, Stephen | Team Surrey I care most about restoring to the people of Surrey a sense of safety and security in their daily lives. Additionally, I want to rebuild their relationship with the City Council through greater accountability, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. Email: Website: Twitter: Facebook: stephengammer@gmail.com www.teamsurrey.ca #gammer01 Stephen Gammer GHANBAR-ZADEH, Touraj My vision creates jobs and benefits local economy. It targets crime and paves the way for safe neighborhoods. Seniors, youth, families, businesses, policing and transportation are among my priorities. Taxes need to be invested wisely. Email: Twitter: Facebook: city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide tourajj@hotmail.com touraj4surrey SurreyMayor www.surrey.ca/elections GILL, Rina | Safe Surrey Rina Gill is a successful small business owner who is actively engaged in Surrey through her extensive community work with various organizations, events and causes. Rina entered Surrey municipal politics in the 2008 election, where she placed 9th, missing a spot on City Council by one place. Rina continued her involvement with local civic issues following this experience, and is excited to once again put her passion and commitment for community up for the consideration of Surrey’s voters. Crime is increasing rampantly and there needs to be less talk and more action. We need a Mayor and Council who will be accessible and accountable to the community and provide real solutions. Email: rina@safesurrey.ca Facebook: /RinaGillCityofSurrey Website: www.safesurrey.ca Twitter: @VoteRinaGill www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates GILL, Tom | Surrey First The only certified accountant on City Council, Tom Gill was elected in 2005 and serves as Chair of the Finance committee and as a member of numerous other Council committees including Police, Transportation & Infrastructure, Investment & Innovation, Parks, Recreation & Sport Tourism, and Audit committees, as well as the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors. Tom was a founding Director of the Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society, a Director of the Healthcare Benefit Trust, and is currently the Chief Financial Officer for Coast Mental Health, the largest, non-profit mental health agency in British Columbia. Email: info@surreyfirst.ca Facebook: /SurreyFirst Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Twitter: @SurreyFirst GUERRA, Laurie | Safe Surrey I care most about keeping our Surrey neighborhoods safe. We can’t change what we don’t acknowledge, and it’s high time we stopped brushing these public safety issues our communities face under the rug. Email: Website: Twitter: Facebook: city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Laurie@SafeSurrey.ca www.safesurrey.ca @guerra_laurie /laurie.guerra1 www.surrey.ca/elections 13780 80 Ave 15372 94 Ave 17070 102 Ave 12332 Boundary Dr N 11475 126A Ave 12370 98 Ave 14755 74 Ave 13458 107A Ave 13455 90 Ave 7003 188 St 6188 176 St 6188 176 St 8222 168A St Bear Creek Elementary Berkshire Park Elementary Bothwell Elementary Boundary Park Elementary Bridgeview Community Hall Cedar Hills Elementary Chimney Hill Elementary Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre Cindrich Elementary Clayton Heights Secondary Cloverdale Recreation Centre 1 Cloverdale Recreation Centre 2 Coast Meridian Elementary Old Yale Road Elementary Ocean Cliff Elementary Newton Seniors Centre Newton Elementary Morgan Elementary Maple Green Elementary Lena Shaw Elementary Kirkbride Elementary Kennedy Trail Elementary Katzie Elementary Harold Bishop Elementary Hall's Prairie Elementary Guildford Recreation Centre VotinG locations – noVemBer 15, 2014 city of surrey 10135 132 St 12550 20 Ave 13775 70 Ave 13359 81 Ave 3366 156A St 14898 Spenser Dr 14250 100A Ave 12150 92 Ave 8305 122A St 6887 194A St 15670 104 Ave 18035 8 Ave 15105 105 Ave 2014 ELECTIONS 128 ST 64 AVE 160 ST 152 ST Ellendale Elementary 176 ST 168 ST Berkshire Park Elementary Boundary Park Elementary Coast Meridian Elementary 192 ST 72 AVE 80 AVE 88 AVE 96 AVE 104 AVE 112 AVE 64 AVE Katzie Elementary Cloverdale Recreation Centre Clayton Heights Secondary Fleetwood Park Secondary Sullivan Heights Secondary School Ecole Panorama Ridge Secondary Tamanawis Secondary Port Kells Community Hall Fleetwood Community Centre Chimney Hill Elementary Newton Seniors Centre W.E. Kinvig Elementary Strawberry Hill Elementary Bear Creek Elementary Newton Elementary Kennedy Trail Elementary Maple Green Elementary Cindrich Elementary Green Timbers Elementary Kirkbride Elementary Simon Cunningham Elementary 184 ST Bothwell Elementary William F. Davidson Elementary Lena Shaw Elementary Guildford Park Secondary Fraser Heights Community Centre Guildford Recreation Centre Harold Bishop Elementary Cedar Hills Elementary Cougar Creek Elementary 72 AVE 80 AVE 136 ST Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre Old Yale Road Elementary 120 ST 88 AVE 96 AVE 104 AVE 112 AVE 144 ST Bridgeview Community Hall 196 ST 16 AVE 2014 ELECTIONS N 24 AVE 32 AVE Morgan Elementary East Kensington Elementary Semiahmoo Secondary South Meridian Elementary Sunnyside Community Hall Civic Facility See reverse for location details LEGEND School Parks city of surrey – VotinG locations – noVemBer 15, 2014 Ray Shepherd Elementary Ocean Cliff Elementary Elgin Park Secondary Pacific Heights Elementary Hall's Prairie Elementary 8 AVE 16 AVE 24 AVE 32 AVE 40 AVE Elgin Community Hall 40 AVE 56 AVE 48 AVE Colebrook Elementary Surrey Centre Elementary 48 AVE 56 AVE 12236 70A Ave 2795 184 St 13220 64 Ave 13484 24 Ave 14250 Crescent Rd 14525 110A Ave 15996 84 Ave 15996 84 Ave 7940 156 St 10588 160 St 8824 144 St 10707 146 St Cougar Creek Elementary East Kensington Elementary Ecole Panorama Ridge Secondary Elgin Park Secondary Elgin Community Hall Ellendale Elementary Fleetwood Community Centre 1 Fleetwood Community Centre 2 Fleetwood Park Secondary Fraser Heights Community Centre Green Timbers Elementary Guildford Park Secondary www.surrey.ca/elections 5404 125A St Colebrook Elementary William F. Davidson Elementary W.E. Kinvig Elementary Tamanawis Secondary Surrey Centre Elementary Sunnyside Community Hall Sullivan Heights Secondary School Strawberry Hill Elementary South Meridian Elementary Simon Cunningham Elementary Semiahmoo Secondary Ray Shepherd Elementary Port Kells Community Hall Pacific Heights Elementary 15550 99A Ave 13266 70B Ave 12600 66 Ave 16670 Old McLellan Rd 1845 154 St 6248 144 St 7633 124 St 16244 13 Ave 9380 140 St 1785 148 St 1650 136 St 18918 88 Ave 17148 26 Ave Councillor Candidates HAYNE, Bruce | Surrey First An entrepreneur and Surrey resident since 1993, Bruce Hayne was elected in 2012 and serves as Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee and Chair of the Innovation and Investment Committee. Bruce serves on the boards, councils and committees of numerous organizations, including: Sources BC, BC Summer Games, Mayor’s Red Tape Reduction Committee, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation Patron’s Council, Surrey Board of Trade and the Board of Trade’s Education Advisory Committee, Surrey Meth Amphetamine Regional Taskforce, and Cornerstone Care Society. Bruce is also a regular contributing writer to several business and trade publications, such as InnFocus and The Publican. Email: bruce@surreyfirst.ca Twitter: @brucehayne Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/surreyfirst HOFFMAN, Gary My name is Gary Hoffman. I have lived in Surrey for many years. I have worked for Government and in a small business environment. I can relate to the urgent issues and concerns that face our youth, families, and today’s Business. I strongly believe that Surrey can continue to economically grow and become a better place. In order to achieve this we need responsible growth that will also incorporate the expansion of our infrastructure, recreational and outdoor facilities and meet the needs of citizens and business alike. I recognize vital issues such as roads and transit that need to be addressed, but I believe that it is essential to maintain effective, efficient government, without program cuts, unnecessary tax increases, or hidden fees. Email: elect.hoffman.2014@gmail.com www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates LEFRANC, Vera | Surrey First A Surrey resident since 1998 with a degree in Business and Liberal Studies from Simon Fraser University, Vera brings solid mix of business sense and a passion for social justice to her community work. Since 2007, Vera has provided leadership in developing the Surrey Homelessness & Housing Society, and worked with the Society’s Board of Directors and Foundation to distribute almost $3 million in funding to organizations working with Surrey’s most vulnerable. Vera worked with the Poverty Reduction Coalition to develop the Surrey Poverty Reduction Plan, including THIS (Transportation, Housing, Income and Support) is How we End Poverty in Surrey. Email: Vera@surreyfirst.ca Twitter: @VeraLeFnc Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/surreyfirst LOCKE, Brenda | Team Surrey Surrey has been my family home for 35 years. As a former MLA, I was integral to the development of the SFU Campus and RCMP E-Division Headquarters. In my role as Minister of State for Mental Health and Addictions Services, I know some of the challenges we face in our Surrey, and the responsibility of managing large budgets. Iam involved in our community through youth sports, my church and Surrey Urban Mission. I want Surrey to be a healthy City that puts the needs of its residents first and foremost. Please work with me to build that City. Email: jb.locke@telus.net Twitter: #BrendaJLocke city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Website: www.teamsurrey.ca Facebook: Brenda Locke 4 Surrey www.surrey.ca/elections MARTIN, Mary | Surrey First A Surrey resident for nearly 25 years and a Councillor since 2005, Mary serves as the city’s Diversity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Chair. She serves as the Chair of Community Health Programs Committee, which seeks to engage Surrey and its citizens by increasing awareness of available food banks and mental health and addictions services, as well as advocating for expanded treatment and support programs. Mary also serves on the boards of numerous community organizations, including the Semiahmoo House Society, Surrey Memorial Hospital Foundation, Surrey Hospice Society, Fraser Health/Municipal Government Advisory Council, Healthier Community Partnership Council and Centre for Child Development. Email: Twitter: mary@surreyfirst.ca @CllrMMartin Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/surreyfirst McMURTRY, Jim Key Issue: Fighting repeat offenders by not reelecting them I am a teacher with a Ph.D. (Toronto) opposed to a council hand-picked in the mayor’s living room, a $395,412 salary for a city manager, a “white elephant” city hall that was part of municipal expenses rising 16% last year, Richard Branson getting $420,000 at Surrey’s Regional Economic Summit, the mayor making $150,000 of which one-third is tax-free, a million in uncapped contributions to Surrey First at election time, and free trips for politicians to England, India, China, Colombia, Italy and Puerto Rico. If the Surrey circus is to remain the same each year, at least the clowns should change. Email:mcmurtryfamily@shaw.ca www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates ROONEY, Martin Work - Non Profit Volunteer Key Issues - Safer Communities, Youth,, Affordable Housing, I have been a community advocate for civil and equal rights for over 25 years. I have lived in Surrey for the past 18 years and have represented the diversity that our city is. I envision a much more inclusive and safer city with a transit network connecting all our town centres, engaging our youth to be the next generation of leaders, and encourage a social conversation with regards to the future development of our great municipality. This discussion must include resources that defend the current infrastructure, and provide for a secure, safer and more sustainable city that is inclusive and embraces ALL our residents. Email: Website: martinrooney2014@gmail.com www.martinrooney.com SCORSESE, Rick I care most about personal safety and improving public transportation. The recent deterioration of our public safety and the unreliability of our public transportation system has become my top priority to focus and find solutions. Email: city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide spanditaratne@gmail.com www.surrey.ca/elections SIMPSON, Beau | Safe Surrey I am proud to call Surrey my home. A father of two young children, my wife Kari and I are raising our family in Cloverdale’s Hillcrest area, a vibrant neighbourhood filled with young families. I love my family and community. That is why I chose to put my career on hold as the editor of the Now newspaper and run for city council with the Safe Surrey Coalition. Email: Website: Twitter: Facebook: Linkedin: beau@safesurrey.ca http://safesurrey.ca/beausimpson @My_Grace_12 www.facebook.com/beau.simpson.31 www.linkedin.com/pub/beau-simpson/8b/246/75 STARCHUK, Mike | Surrey First A resident of Surrey for 50 years, Mike Starchuk has served with the Surrey Fire Department for 32 years, retiring in 2014 as Chief Fire Prevention Officer. Mike was a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society and has worked extensively on seniors issues and coordinating with bylaw officers, the RCMP and the community in reducing criminal aspects of abandoned buildings. For his community service work, Mike was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013. Email: mike@surreyfirst.ca Website: SurreyFirst.ca Twitter: @MikeStarchuk Facebook: /MikeStarchuk Personal Website: http://mikestarchuk.com Personal Website: http://starchuk.ca Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikestarchuk About Me: http://about.me/mikestarchuk www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates STEELE, Barbara | Surrey First A resident of Surrey for 32 years and a Councillor since 1998, Barbara represents Surrey on the Union of BC Municipalities where she is the past-president, the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors and has been appointed to the Board of the Pacific Parklands Foundation and the Fraser Basin Council and is the local government representative at the Katzie Treaty Negotiating Table. Barbara was a leader with the Surrey Crime Prevention Strategy, where she chaired the Public Safety Committee meetings. Barbara was instrumental in developing Surrey’s Age-Friendly Strategy for Seniors and is a determined advocate on seniors issues and abuse prevention. Email: Website: Twitter: Facebook: barbara@surreyfirst.ca www.surreyfirst.ca @bsteelesurrey www.facebook.com/surreyfirst THIND, Justin | Safe Surrey Born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, I have immersed himself and my young family into the City of Surrey since being called to the Bar of British Columbia as a lawyer in 2006. Website: Twitter: Facebook: city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide SafeSurrey.ca @justin_thind /votejustinthind www.surrey.ca/elections VILLENEUVE, Judy | Surrey First A resident of Surrey for 44 years and Surrey’s longest serving Councillor first elected 25 years ago, Judy serves as Chair of the Social Policy Committee, contributing to the development of an Action Plan for Social Policy, a Master Plan for Housing, the establishment of the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society and Foundation, and Surrey’s first Poverty Reduction Plan. Judy helped create Surrey’s Cultural Plan and Public Art Policy resulting in the installation of world-class art. As Chair of the Public Art Advisory Committee and Metro Regional Culture Committee, she strives to expand art and cultural appreciation. E-mail: judy@surreyfirst.ca Twitter: @judyvilleneuve Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Facebook: Facebook.com/surreyfirst WOODS, Dave | Surrey First A resident of Surrey since 1986, Dave Woods has served with the RCMP for 43 years, including 10 years as District Commander for Cloverdale-Port Kells, retiring as Surrey’s first Staff Sergeant Major. Dave is the Vice-Chair of the Options Community Services Society Board of Directors, worked to establish a homeless facility in Cloverdale and has been involved with the Cloverdale Business Improvement Association and the Surrey Board of Trade. Dave was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medals, and was Police Officer of the Year in 2006. Email: dave@surreyfirst.ca Twitter: @davewoodssfteam Website: www.surreyfirst.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/surreyfirst www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Councillor Candidates YOUNG, Brian | One Surrey I care most about making Surrey a better home for all of our families. One Surrey will transform Surrey into the safest, most transparent City in Canada. Without safety we have nothing! Email: Website: Linkedin: city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide byoungconsulting@yahoo.ca onesurrey.com Brian Young www.surrey.ca/elections School Trustee Candidates ALLEN, Terry | Surrey First Education I understand the fundamental importance of a sound publically funded education system and I believe as a Trustee, I will ensure the Surrey School District maintains its high standard of excellence. Email: tallen2850@gmail.com Website: www.surreyfirsteducation.com ATWAL, Balraj I care most about students in our schools of Surrey. They enjoy the study in our schools. They bring good results. They be grow as a good citizens. They service the public peacefully, no drugs, no racisim, no border or boundaries, as they good server make a Surrey paradise on the earth. Email: balraj68@telus.net www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide School Trustee Candidates BHULLER, Rayman I care most about education in Surrey being of high quality for our students so that our community can flourish. I care about our schools having the environment required for both students to perform their best, and teachers to do what they are passionate about: Teach. Email: vote@raymanbhuller.com Twitter: @RaymanBhuller Facebook: Elect Rayman Bhuller for Surrey School Board Trustee DHILLON, Sukhy Education of all and the education of our kids is at the core of my living. It takes a village to raise a child and I want to support and represent the village of Surrey at the Surrey Board of Education. Email: dhillon.sukhy@gmail.com DIAZ, Rina I care most about the things surrounding and affecting the lives of our children. May it be their education, happiness or safety within and around our Schools. I also care about issues concerning our teaching staff and parents because without them our children would be lost. Email: rinadiaz@live.com city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections DOBIE, Charlene I care most about the students in our schools. All Surrey students must have the opportunity to reach their full potential. As a Trustee I will continue to be a voice for Public Education in Surrey. Email: Website: Twitter: charlenedobie@gmail.com www.surreyprogressives.ca @charlenepdobie Re-elect Charlene Dobie Candidate for Surrey School Trustee 2014 ENAIR, Patricia Key Issues: Transparency Parental Involvement Funding A Surrey resident for the last 9 years, I have been an active member of the parent community for the last 8 years. As a former District Parent Advisory Council Co-Chair, and Parent Advisory Council Chair I am proud of the part I have played in increasing parent participation in education. I am passionate about education and the part it plays in our children’s future. I believe in order to build a stronger tomorrow we need a strong education system where the focus is the best interest of the child. Email: PatriciaEnair2014@gmail.com Website: www.PatriciaEnair.ca www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide School Trustee Candidates HAYAT, Sikander My Focus: • Safer schools: development / promotion of programs for at-risk students and at-risk behaviours. • More youth leadership opportunities: creating curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for students to demonstrate their leadership capacity and to promote positive role-models in the greater Surrey community • Increased funding for Learning Support programs and special needs students to assist classroom teachers • More parent, community and student engagement in making policies to meet the needs of our students and reflect community wishes When elected, I will donate 20% of my salary as a Trustee to support curricular and extra-curricular programs at Surrey schools. Twitter: Facebook: @4SurreySchools www.facebook.com/4SURREYSCHOOLS HOLMES, Bob | Surrey First Education As Surrey residents for most of our lives, this community is very important to my wife and I. With both of our kids currently attending Surrey schools, I’d like to see our education system be the best it can, so all of our children continue to receive an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment. I have been an advocate for better education funding and more diverse parental involvement in my roles on the executive of PACs (Parent Advisory Councils) and DPAC for the last 11 years, and hope to continue this work in the role of school trustee. Email: bob@bobholmes.ca city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide Website: www.surreyfirsteducation.com www.surrey.ca/elections JOLIET, Nicole I care most about making Surrey’s schools safe and inclusive for all students regardless of race, gender identity, sexuality, (dis)ability, mental health or family background. Email: Website: Twitter: Facebook: nicolejoliet9001@gmail.com nicolejoliet.wordpress.com @setarelven jolietforschools LARSEN, Laurie | Surrey First Education I will continue to advocate for Surreys fair share of funding. This particularly pertains to the students who are the most vulnerable and receive the extra care and attention they deserve. Communication and the building of relationships need to improve with all groups. I will continue to ensure students have a safe, caring and healthy environment to learn in. I am proud to be a Trustee with one the most progressive Boards and I believe we have the most professional Teachers, CUPE support staff and administration in the province. Please support me and Surrey First Education Team. Email: Website: Twitter: Lfalarsen@hotmail.com www.surreyfirsteducation.com Laurie Larsen www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide School Trustee Candidates MATTA, David I care most about the students, staff, and families of Surrey. I also care about making our schools places that offer the highest quality of education while maintaining a friendly and warm environment for everyone. I hope I will have the opportunity to serve you and represent the views that you hold dear. Email: davidmatta@gmail.com PATSICAKIS, Niovi I care most about my community and the students in our schools. We need well funded, quality public education. It is an investment for a prosperous future and a democratic, inclusive society. Email: npatsica@shaw.ca Website: http://niovi.ca Twitter: @vote4niovi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrusteeNiovi PETERSON, Kirsty I care most about… Community Engagement. This is important in the context of the school district on 2 levels: • Engaging Students • Engaging the broader community (ie. Parents, community organizations etc.) Email: Kirsty.peterson2014@gmail.com Website: www.votekirsty.com www.surreyprogressives.ca Twitter: @kirsty_peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electkirstypetersonsurrey LinkedIn http://ca.linkedin.com/in/kirstypeterson/ city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections SABHARWAL, Bal I care most about providing our young children with good education because they are our future. I feel a strong Board can bring about change that supports our children and teachers. Some of the issues that are key to me include school overcrowding, increasing the International Baccalaureate program, cultural diversity, youth violence and crime reduction in our schools, just to name a few. Email: Facebook: Twitter: balfortrusteee@gmail.com balfortrustee balfortrustee SHARMA, Sara She wants to engage today’s youth and equip them with tools to deal with the pressures and pitfalls of modern life. Sharma is passionate, knowledgeable, dedicated and a public spirit. She chooses to work with children because they are our future. Email: sarasharma@shaw.ca www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide School Trustee Candidates SILVEIRA, Jonathan | Surrey Kids Matter Jonathan Silveira believes Surrey Kids Matter. As an entrepreneur, he understands the value of investing in education for the future. “Surrey is B.C.’s largest and fastest growing school district. Its unique needs require recognition from Victoria. We need an assertive Board of Education; with trustees that will advocate strongly for our district, its schools, and families.” – Silveira. “Back in 2002, funding for the education of our kids was a priority and took about 19 per cent of B.C.’s spending dollars, but now that percentage has shrunk to barely 10 per cent, and this must change, because Surrey Kids Matter.” – Silveira. Email: campaign@jonathansilveira.com Web: www.SurreyKidsMatter.ca SINGH, Harman I care most about valuing each and every person of our community and recognizing the roles that they each play in making this city a great place to live in. I believe this will be accomplished by recognizing the need for a student-centered learning approach, opportunities for leadership and growth, creating accountability for stakeholders, while providing a nurturing, comfortable and safe environment. Website:www.harmansingh.ca city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections SMITH, Forrest My name is Forrest Smith, and I am running for School Trustee. I am Deaf self-employed videographer. I am active Deaf community member. I have two kids in French immersion elementary school in Surrey. My goal is to listen to any concerns and suggestions for our 70,000 Surrey students. I will advocate for students with disabilities, diversity, coding languages, new Media and baseball & cricket programs. I believe in being effective and efficient so we don’t just talk – just do it if possible. Email: Twitter: Linkedin: forrestwaynesmith@gmail.com @forrestsmith1 /forrestsmith1 TAPLEY, Julie I care about creating equal access to opportunities. It is important to me that Surrey has a strong, thriving and respected public education system. I believe that all members of our community should be concerned about our city’s future economic prosperity, which is built on a foundation of today’s learners. With a strong public education system our community will secure a bright and prosperous future. My plan for Surrey is to be a liaison between parents, teachers, students and tax payers to allow for meaningful dialogue around the topic of education. I want to be an advocate for Surrey’s public schools. Email: Website: Facebook: JulieTapleySchoolTrustee@gmail.com www.julietapley.com /JulieTapleyforSchoolTrustee www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide School Trustee Candidates THIND, Garry | Surrey First Education I strongly believe that education system is paramount to building strong communities. Having a strong education system allows our children to grow into whatever they may desire. Email: garry@garrythind.com Website: www.surreyfirsteducation.com TYMOSCHUK, Gary | Surrey First Education I care deeply about the education that students in Surrey receive and as a School Trustee I will engage in effective communication; prudent management of the available financial, capital and human resources; and I will actively advocate to our Provincial Government to ensure they are aware of and respond to the needs of our District. My actions, discussions and decisions will encourage and promote student success, employee satisfaction and active parental input and participation. I have the experience, skills and knowledge: • Surrey resident for 28 years • 30 years management experience • 6 years as Surrey City Councillor (1999-2005) • 3 years as Surrey School Trustee (1996-1999) Email: Website: gary@surreyfirsteducation.com www.surreyfirsteducation.com city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections WILSON, Shawn | Surrey First Education I have been a 45 year resident of Surrey and elected for 5 terms to the Board of Education since 1999. I am confident, experienced and focused on issues that are important to young students in Surrey. During my time, I have been relentless in my pursuit of equitable funding for Surrey students. Just this past three years, Surrey has finally caught up with other School Districts in terms of fair and equitable treatment for Community Link Funding. Secondly, our current board has provided capitol funds for modern student spaces in many neighborhoods, reducing portables. I am a member of the Surrey First Education Team and will continue my work as a consistent, reliable and committed member serving parents and students. Email: Website: shawnwilson1948@gmail.com www.surreyfirsteducation.com www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide 2014 Election Candidates Your 2014 Election Candidates: ELECTOR ORGANIZATION (ORG.) MAYOR BAJWA, Vikram EDWARDS, John HEPNER, Linda Surrey First MCCALLUM, Doug Safe Surrey RASODE, Barinder One Surrey RICE, Grant WOLANSKI, John COUNCILLOR ELECTOR ORG. COUNCILLOR ELECTOR ORG. ARTANG, Maz One Surrey GILL, Tom Surrey First GUERRA, Laurie Safe Surrey One Surrey HAYNE, Bruce Surrey First AUJLA, Saira BAYDA, Merv BHUPAL, Tanvir HOFFMAN, Gary BLAIR, Cliff BOSE, Mike One Surrey BOWYER, Darlene One Surrey LEFRANC, Vera Surrey First LOCKE, Brenda Team Surrey MARTIN, Mary Surrey First CANUEL, Obi MCMURTRY, Jim DELA CRUZ, Narima One Surrey ROONEY, Martin DHANOYA, Nav SCORSESE, Rick DIONNE, Fiona SIMPSON, Beau Safe Surrey STARCHUK, Mike Surrey First STEELE, Barbara Surrey First DOSANJH, Kal One Surrey DUNCAN, James ELVINS, Rita THIND, Justin Safe Surrey FRANCIS, Shawn VILLENEUVE, Judy Surrey First WOODS, Dave Surrey First YOUNG, Brian One Surrey GAMMER, Stephen Team Surrey GHANBAR-ZADEH, Touraj GILL, Rina Safe Surrey city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide www.surrey.ca/elections SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTOR ORG. ALLEN, Terry Surrey First Education ATWAL, Balraj BHULLER, Rayman DHILLON, Sukhy DIAZ, Rina DOBIE, Charlene ENAIR, Patricia HAYAT, Sikander HOLMES, Bob Surrey First Education JOLIET, Nicole LARSEN, Laurie Surrey First Education MATTA, David PATSICAKIS, Niovi PETERSON, Kirsty SABHARWAL, Bal SHARMA, Sara SILVEIRA, Jonathan Surrey Kids Matter SINGH, Harman SMITH, Forrest TAPLEY, Julie THIND, Garry Surrey First Education TYMOSCHUK, Gary Surrey First Education WILSON, Shawn Surrey First Education www.surrey.ca/elections city of surrey 2014 voter’s guide e www.surrey.ca/elections Nov 15, 2014
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