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Cloverdale Community kitchen to become self-sustainable Pacific Community Church looks to hire a co-ordinator to run and grow the kitchen’s operations SURREY — Pacific Community Church is inviting the community to a forum to hear an update on the Cloverdale Community Kitchen, an initiative aimed at serving those in need. The meeting, set for Thursday, Nov. 13, will share information with the public about plans for the commercially-equipped kitchen to become self sustaining now that it’s up and running. “The kitchen is called Cloverdale Community Kitchen because it’s truly Cloverdale’s kitchen,” said Jim Heuving, executive pastor with the church. “We want it to be used to address poverty and homelessness in Cloverdale... And we think it happens around food. It’s not the answer for everything, but it’s a great starting point.” Heuving said many people associate homelessness with the Whalley area, but stressed there is a need in Cloverdale. He explained the Agricultural Land Reserve serves as somewhat of a barrier. “There are particular needs to our little locality,” he said, noting Langley has a significant amount of resources, while Cloverdale has few. The church embarked upon the kitchen project after recognizing the need to tackle poverty in the area. Roughly 10 years ago, a grassroots initiative called Monday Night Café began with a small number of people reaching out to homeless and marginalized people in Langley. In early 2012, an attempt was made to hold such a program in Cloverdale, using the church as a base. Meanwhile, the existing kitchen serving the poor in Cloverdale, run by the Cloverdale Christian Fellowship, was closed down as the mall used for their operation was demolished for future development. It became evident to the church that a qualified kitchen was needed, and after fundraising $400,000 and completing construction in December 2013, the kitchen now serves more than 100 meals a week, run by a variety of groups. Now that the church has been able to build the kitchen, it’s hoped it can become a “self-sustaining operation,” noted Heuving. The church hired B Agile Consulting to explore the next steps. Those recommendations will be shared during the upcoming meeting and include hiring a co-ordinator to develop and manage the operation. The co-ordinator would expand meal programming, work with the community, develop fundraising models in addition to running and building on the kitchen’s operations. The church hopes to hire someone in the next couple of months. From last December to August, the kitchen cost just shy of $20,000 to operate, including administration, maintenance and supplies. Cloverdale’s Coldest Night of the Year run in February, which raised roughly $64,000 for the kitchen this year, is planned as an annual fundraiser to keep the kitchen afloat. The church hopes to raise as much or more next February. Other funding goals include a partnership with the Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society, grants and self-funding mechanisms through catering and meals-on-wheels alternatives. In addition to helping address needs in the area, the church hopes the kitchen will also cultivate sustainable social enterprise models to provide employment and skill training through “food-centric” initiatives. It’s envisioned as a networking hub for community partnerships, social enterprise and community resources. To learn more about the kitchen’s future, or to get involved, attend the forum on Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 5337 180th St. Meanwhile, the church is in the midst of organizing its annual Cloverdale Christmas Hamper program. Last year, the program provided 250 families with gifts and enough food to last for one month. To get involved, visit pacificcommunity.ca. [email protected] Volunteers serve up food during a recent meal service at Cloverdale Community Kitchen, a space built and fundraised for by Pacific Community Church after recognizing the need to help the area’s less fortunate. (Photo: Submitted) Amy Reid Now staff Twitter @amyreid87 clayton heights cloverdale langley A weekly section that connects Cloverdale, Clayton Heights and Langley. Email story ideas to [email protected] We want it to be used to address poverty and homelessness in Cloverdale. THE NEWSPAPER.COM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014 B01

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  • cloverdale

    Community kitchen to become self-sustainablepacific communitychurch looks to hirea co-ordinator to runand grow the kitchensoperations

    surreY pacific community churchis inviting the community to a forumto hear an update on the cloverdalecommunity Kitchen, an initiative aimed atserving those in need.the meeting, set for thursday, nov. 13,

    will share information with the publicabout plans for the commercially-equippedkitchen to become self sustaining now thatits up and running.the kitchen is called cloverdale

    community Kitchen because its trulycloverdales kitchen, said Jim heuving,executive pastor with the church. wewant it to be used to address poverty andhomelessness in cloverdale... and we think

    it happens around food. its not the answerfor everything, but its a great startingpoint.heuving said many people associate

    homelessness with thewhalley area, butstressed there is a need in cloverdale. heexplained the agricultural land reserveserves as somewhat of a barrier.there are particular needs to our little

    locality, he said, noting langley has asignificant amount of resources, whilecloverdale has few.the church embarked upon the kitchen

    project after recognizing the need to tacklepoverty in the area. roughly 10 years ago,a grassroots initiative called monday nightcaf began with a small number of peoplereaching out to homeless and marginalizedpeople in langley.in early 2012, an attempt was made to

    hold such a program in cloverdale, usingthe church as a base. meanwhile, the existingkitchen serving the poor in cloverdale, runby the cloverdale christian fellowship,was closed down as the mall used fortheir operation was demolished for futuredevelopment.it became evident to the church that a

    qualified kitchen was needed, and after

    fundraising $400,000 and completingconstruction in december 2013, the kitchennow serves more than 100 meals a week, runby a variety of groups.now that the church has been able to

    build the kitchen, its hoped it can become aself-sustaining operation, noted heuving.the church hired B agile consulting

    to explore the next steps. thoserecommendations will be shared duringthe upcoming meeting and include hiringa co-ordinator to develop and managethe operation. the co-ordinator wouldexpand meal programming, work with thecommunity, develop fundraising modelsin addition to running and building on thekitchens operations. the church hopes tohire someone in the next couple of months.from last december to august, the

    kitchen cost just shy of $20,000 to operate,including administration, maintenance and

    supplies. cloverdales coldest night of theYear run in february, which raised roughly$64,000 for the kitchen this year, is plannedas an annual fundraiser to keep the kitchenafloat. the church hopes to raise as muchor more next february. other fundinggoals include a partnership with the surreyhomelessness and housing society, grantsand self-funding mechanisms throughcatering and meals-on-wheels alternatives.in addition to helping address needs in

    the area, the church hopes the kitchen willalso cultivate sustainable social enterprisemodels to provide employment and skilltraining through food-centric initiatives.its envisioned as a networking hub forcommunity partnerships, social enterpriseand community resources.to learn more about the kitchens future,

    or to get involved, attend the forum on nov.13 at 7 p.m. at the church, located at 5337180th st.meanwhile, the church is in the midst of

    organizing its annual cloverdale christmashamper program. last year, the programprovided 250 families with gifts and enoughfood to last for one month. to get involved,visit pacificcommunity.ca.

    [email protected]

    volunteers serve up foodduring a recent meal serviceat Cloverdale CommunityKitchen, a space built andfundraised for by PacificCommunity Church afterrecognizing the need to helpthe areas less fortunate.(Photo: submitted)

    amy reidnow stafftwitter @amyreid87

    clayton heights cloverdale langleyA weekly section that connectsCloverdale, Clayton Heights and Langley.Email story ideas [email protected]

    Wewant it to be usedto address poverty andhomelessness inCloverdale.

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  • lanGleY it was KenmcBrides firsttime at the furry tail endings gala on nov.1, but thewalnut Grove retiree insists it willnot be his last.the night will forever be engrained in

    his memory, in large part because he wasrecognized as one of the most outstandingvolunteers for langley animal protectionsociety.But it didnt hurt that mcBride and his

    wife charmaine also won a $5,000 dreamvacation anywhere. the laps travel lotteryculminated with the draw at this weekendsgala, and helped raise $14,000 towardsthe nights fundraising, said sean Baker,executive director of the langley animalprotection society.im just so glad that Ken won, not just

    because hes an incredible volunteer anddoes so much for us, but just because i thinkhe and his wife will really appreciate thetrip, Baker said.mcBride, 70, and his wife were still

    undecided last week as to where theydtravel with the money, but mcBride said

    he might return to his homeland of northireland for a visit.mcBride took up walking dogs a few

    times a week for laps.while the dog lover enjoyed his volunteer

    duties, he felt he could do more. flashforward a few years, and he strolled into theshelter managers office in 2007, pitchingthe idea of distributing collection cansto businesses around town that wouldencourage people to part with their sparechange for the sake of the animals.i must admit that my initial reaction was

    not entirely positive, Baker said.i had been approached by others in the

    past with great ideas, but that was all theywere willing to contribute. they had theideas and wanted me to do the work. But mymood quickly changed when (mcBride) saidthe magical words that any manager loves tohear, i will do all the work.mcBride offered to organize the cans

    and pound the pavement to promote thecause.so, with nothing to lose, i agreed to his

    idea, shook his hand, and wished him thebest of luck. and, as he left my office, i didnot expect to see him again.one month later, he was back in Bakers

    office with $500.i didnt know what to say, Baker said.since that first month, the dollar value

    gradually increased. he now hands in eightcrisp $100 bills each month and is creditedwith raising more than $65,000 in sparechange.that is truly outstanding, Baker said,

    calling mcBride amazing.Ken mcBride, i would like to take this

    opportunity to publicly apologize for everdoubting you, Baker said, presenting himwith the new lifetime fundraiser award.it is a special award that is meant to

    honour a very special laps volunteer whohas truly done something extraordinary.mcBride shrugs off attention, saying he

    loves contributing. it takes him about six toeight hours a week to distribute and collectthe cans from 15 locations around town, aswell as count and roll the coin.i sure wasnt anticipating any award... id

    continue doing it, whether i get an awardor not, he said, hoping to keep it up foranother 20 years, at least.its also his goal, mcBride said, to raise a

    quarter-million dollars before i leave thisearth.hes very appreciative of the award,

    and said it has already been given a placeof honour on his fireplace mantel, amid hisfamily photos.the seventh annual laps gala, according

    to Baker, was the most successful to date.our net for the whole event, including

    the raffle, is approximately $105,000, hesaid. this is a new record for us.the money is earmarked for a new, free-

    standing building dedicated solely to thecare of sick cats requiring isolation.the cat iso oasis, as it has been dubbed,

    will cost upwards of $400,000 and giventhe money raised directly from gala tickets,auctions, and 50/50, Baker said monday thatlaps appears to already be a third of theway there maybe more, he said.on nov. 1, a number of individuals and

    business owners on hand also pledgedmoney to help build the new centre. thatmoney had not been calculated into thefundraiser total, but Baker estimated itcould be another $50,000, at least.two years ago, laps introduced the

    concept of a new building on the aldergrovesite that could help cats, but Baker didntknow exactly what that should look like atthe time.

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    festival at thewillowbrookshopping centre hit a wholenew level on nov. 1, bothin terms of attendance andmoney raised.for the second time in the

    festivals history, it sold outwith more than 1,000 ticketssold.early estimates have more

    than $70,000 raised, and thatmay rise to close to $80,000once the final fundraisingtotal is tabulated. proceedswill go to autism society

    of B.c., access Youthoutreach services society(formerly pocomoYouthservices society) and focusBc, which helps troubledyouth with education andtherapy. autism societyof B.c. has been aroundsince 1974 and is a parent-based and parent-directedsociety providing support toindividuals with autism andtheir families.organized by rotary

    club of langley central, theevent has raised more than$800,000 for local charitiessince its humble beginningsin 1989, when the inauguralfestival at the George prestonrecreation centre raised amodest $900.its going very, very

    well, club president Guytousingant said at roughly7:30 p.m., early on at the

    gala.tousingant called the

    festival, the social event oflangley.every year, im surprised

    at the amount of peoplewho attend and this yearis overwhelming, addedtousingant. the responsehas been just incredible.the festival featured 38

    wine merchants offeringmore than 200 types ofwines from all over theworld for local oenophiles(a.k.a. wine enthusiasts) tosample.club members John

    morgan and david taftchaired the festival.morgan offered a big

    thank you to diamond

    sponsor, Bdodunwoody,which he noted has donated$90,000 to the event over thepast six years.morgan was thrilled after

    the event.weve got an awesome

    committee, he said.members have been doingthis for so many years andwed never be able to pull

    this off without their help.im absolutely ecstaticwith the success we hadthis year. this is the mostweve ever raised. this eventalso wouldnt be possiblewithout the support ofthe community and thelocal restaurants that wereinvolved.

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    lanGleY casino revenue for langley city are down$215,000 this year.the citys take is $16,000 higher than budgeted for the

    third quarter of 2014 but the amounts for the rest of theyear are off.the previous two quarters (January to march and april to

    June) were down, so the net drop for the year so far is about$215,000.the city budgeted $5.75 million for 2014, and is on course

    to make about $5.5 million this year.we will be building the 2015 based on that funding

    source, city corporate services director darrin leitetold city council on nov. 3. the lower revenues throughcascades casino are part of a downward trend as theprovince allows more gaming. the city received $6.73million in 2009, $6.565 million in 2010, $5.94 in 2011, $5.92in 2012, $5.78 in 2013 and $5.53 in 2014.another factor in the reduced revenue, the city

    discovered, was generous severance for Bc lottery corp.management. it meant a $170,000 reduction in the firstquarter.the city sought an explanation from Bclc and was told

    it was due to a restructuring initiative.payouts to communities were down by about $25 million

    earlier this year.coun. dave hall wants to get a better sense of whats

    going on in gaming.do we anticipate bringing the casino people in [before

    the next budget]? he asked. were really dependent ontheir successes or relapses.staff will ask for a meeting.

    heather colpitts, langley advance

    bCLC antes up less casinocash, leading to revisedrevenue expectations

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    people struggling inour city, just to survive.the working man, thesmall businessmanneeds help, and policies to address thismust be implemented. opportunities forall, not just a few, a fair deal for all. i want tocreate a civic society based on kindness andrespect. thats why i want to be mayor.

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    less than 25%voterpolling, we ended upwith 87 % residentsfeeling unsafe. Youas resident need tovote in 2014, to electa leader, who canreverse the % andmake surrey a vibrantmulticulture capital of canada, not a crimecapital or auto-theft capital. surrey firstfailed in public safety, surrey safe recordis open and one surrey is an opportunist.vote independent mayor. vote independentcouncil. take back surrey.

    john edwards:demonstrated leadership and

    managementexperience as: pastpresident and boardmember of rotaryclub of surrey,recipient of a rotarypaul harris fellowshipfor excellencein communityengagementwith several cityorganizations including, surrey food Bank,city of surrey, fraser health, communityliving Bc, fire department, downssyndrome societies, peoplewith disabilitiesand employment access projects. severalyears of senior management experience insome of the worlds largest pharmaceuticalcompanies. healthcare/Businessbackground with extensive experiencenegotiating with ministries of health in allcanadian provinces, us state departmentsof health, department of indian affairs,australia, the middle east and the uK.

    dougmccallum(safe surreycoalition):i believe that surrey

    needs to get back tosimple governmentthat provides goodservices for residentswithin a responsiblefiscal framework.public safety is at the top of my priority list.surrey immediately requires more rcmpand bylaw officers for an increased presenceon our streets. Greater public transparencyand investment in tackling the root causesof crime are also necessary. surrey needs

    a strong champion for transportationinvestment from the federal and provincialgovernments, and an end to wastefulspending at city hall. as the former mayor,i will bring experience and leadership backto the city.

    barinderrasode(incumbentcouncillor,one surrey):one surrey will

    make our city thesafest in canada. ourplan was developedby canadas longest-serving police chiefand can be implemented immediately.wellhire more police, and 200 communitysafety officers, wholl be working by 2015or well take a 10% pay cut. well tackle theroot causes of crime, and help those withmental health and addiction issues.wellcut spending by 1%, because we cant keepraising taxes and incurring debt to covercosts. well manage growth responsibly bylaunching a new program for developmentand environmental protection. and, wellreduce congestion and connect all towncentres with rapid transit.working together,we can build a safe and prosperous city:onesurrey.ca.

    grantrice:i have appeared before council

    for twelve years, advocating forenvironmental protection, bettertransparency, and fiscal responsibility.i was the president of a communityassociation in whalley for eight years, andi continue to offer advice and support to

    other organizationsthroughoutsurrey. ive developeda profoundunderstanding ofthe practises ofsurreys numerousdepartments. ihave managementexperience in theprivate, public andnot for profit sectors. my educationincludes a Bachelor of commerce, and amaster of urban studies from sfu. myplan to protect and improve surrey, now,and for future generations can be found atGrantrice.ca.

    lindahepner(incumbentcouncillor,surrey first):im running

    because while wehave done a lotto make our citybetter, theres stillmore to do. i havea comprehensive,expert-led strategy to fight crime with147 more police, a secure mental healthfacility and targeted programs for prolificoffenders. ill deliver light rail by 2018,and continue our success of balanced,inclusive growth. a resident of surrey for29 years, ive served surrey for 20 years innumerous positions including as managerof economic development before beingelected to council in 2005. i representsurrey on the metro vancouver Board andthe federation of canadian municipalities.

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    edition of the Now to learn aboutcandidates and help choose who willlead your city into the future.there are 52 voting locations across

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  • surrey councilcandidatesmervbayda(one surrey):my name is merv

    Bayda and i am askingfor the privilege toserve as your citycouncilor. i am proudto be part of Barinderrasodes one surreyteam,we have aproven plan in placeto make surrey one of the safest cities incanada. only 13% of the people in surreyfeel safe. recently released statistics indicatethat crime is on the rise. this is not whatother politicians are telling you.when youdo not feel safe, nothing else matters. it istime for change at city hall and the onesurrey team has the answer.

    kaldosanjh (one surrey):i believe that the power to vote is a power

    to institute change.my occupation as a lawenforcement officer over the course of 15years allowedme to connect with youth.i embracedmy social responsibility ofserving our community by developing andrunning hundreds of youth empowermentprograms. it was a call of duty which tookme

    into law enforcement,but its a call of passionwhich takesme tothe steps of city hall.with one voice wemust tackle the socialissues of crime, povertyand homelessness.i will lead withintegrity, honor,and compassion.

    darlenebowyer(one surrey):the number one

    issue in this election ispoor governance thathas allowed crime tobe rampant in ourcommunities.weneed to remedy thatsituation. i have servedon many community based committees,and have operated a business in surrey forover 35 years, and i am hearing loud andclear from residents that we need to stop therevolving door of justice.residents are tiredof hearing that their perception of crime isnot the reality. the one surreyteam, iscommitted to engage with citizens to fullyand successfully address the public safetyissues in surrey.

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    we need safer streets,better transit andhealthier communitiesin surrey theyshould vote for me. iam passionate aboutthese issues as a parentand community volunteer and if elected, iwill ensure they receive the highest priorityas your city councillor. i also committo ensuring that the voices of our diversecommunities are heard and represented. inthis way, all residents are able to contributefully in helping to make surrey an evenbetter place. for more info on my campaign,visit www.narima.ca; for more details on myslate one surrey, visit www.onesurrey.ca.

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    of surrey and develop an achievablecrime reduction strategy which includesgreater police presence on the streets,and a community court.we also need acomprehensive transportation plan to

    connect the towncentres. i want tofocus on our naturalenvironment anduse this resource asan opportunity toencourage investmentand job creation. iwant to balance ourresidential growthwith commercialand industrial growth, and bring jobs tosurrey. ill strengthen efforts to protect farmland, and develop a value added sector inagriculture to encourage growth in farmingand provide high quality food products.the one surrey team will bring about thechange our city needs.

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  • surrey council (cont.)stephengammer(teamsurrey):i am a life long

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    brenda locke (teamsurrey):we love surrey my family has lived

    here for more than 35 years.we haveseen tremendous growth in our city, butinfrastructure has not kept pace with thatgrowth. transportation, social services,recreational services and especiallypolicing and public safety need serious andimmediate attention.we can and must dobetter. for more than a decade, council has

    been dominated byone-party rule. thatis not good for surreyand our infrastructuredeficits are a result. ihave experience as aformer mla,ministerand businesswoman.teamsurrey will askthe tough questionsand bring balance tocouncil.

    jimmcmurtry:i am opposed to a

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    civic election 2014meet the candidates

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    garyhoffman:my name is Gary

    hoffman. i have livedin surrey for manyyears. i have workedfor Government andin a small businessenvironment. ibelieve that surreycan continue to growand become a betterplace.we need responsible growth thatwill also incorporate the expansion of ourinfrastructure. i recognize vital issues suchas roads and transit need to be addressed,but i believe that it is essential to maintaineffective, efficient government, withoutprogram cuts, unnecessary tax increases, orfees. i believe in spending our tax dollarsresponsibly, and doing this job with honesty,integrity, and accountability.

    rinagill(safe surreycoalition):i am an entrepreneur

    who is very passionateabout surrey and all ofthe potential it has tooffer residents. thisbelief is something thati bring to volunteeringmy time with a rangeof organizations working to contributepositively to the broader community. iam running for city council with thesafe surrey coalition because crime,irresponsible use of taxpayers money andpolitical aspirations are getting in the way ofgood government that is about the people.i am fighting for public safety to be thenumber one priority at city hall and forimmediate action to be taken.

    beau simpson(safe surreycoalition):as an award-

    winning journalistin surrey for thepast seven years,i understand thechallenges we faceduring this importanttime in our history.thats why i chose to put my career as editoron hold to run for council. for far too long, ihave watched our communities buckle underimmense pressures that an out-of-touchcity hall has placed them under. citizenswant safer communities, better transit,a ward system and a fiscally responsiblegovernment, one that doesnt waste $150mon a new city hall. more than anything, theywant strong leaders who will restore publicconfidence in surrey. please vote for Beausimpson and the safe surrey coalition.

    justin thind (safe surreycoalition):my family and i have lived in many

    neighbourhoodsacross surrey. one ofthe most surprisingthings that i haveseen is the way thatcity hall currentlyfavours certain areasover others. this iscompletely wrong, asevery resident has thesame right to goodservices and elected officials who listen totheir concerns. the safe surrey coalitionis about bringing back simple government.on public safety, we need immediateleadership, focus and action. politics can bevery self serving. i am motivated differently,and am running to truly give back to a citythat i l love.

    laurie guerra(safe surreycoalition):i am a mother of

    five children, and iam proud to say that ihave raised my familyin the wonderful cityof surrey. however,becoming a Blockwatch captain inmy neighbourhood of fleetwood reallyawakened me to the problems of crime thatall residents encounter, and the gaps thatexist in maintaining public safety. i havejoined the safe surrey coalition becausei believe in public service, particularlywhen it comes to our community. it istime to get away from politics by bringingcommitment, dedication and mostimportantly action back to city hall.

    shawnfrancis:heavy duty

    mechanic. 3 top issues:1. crime reduction 2.increased public safety3. more transportationservices. first, i wouldincrease the numberof police officers tocomparable levels toour neighbouringmunicipalities. second, i would examineand implement strategies for crimeprevention. like expanding communitywatch programs, after school outreachprograms, and forcing the demolition ofderelict and abandoned properties. third,i would work towards crime reduction, bycooperating with our community partnersto reduce poverty in our most vulnerableneighbourhoods. and finally, transportationis the cornerstone to a healthy and vibrantcommunity.

    judyvilleneuve(incumbent,surrey first):i care about making

    surrey a welcoming,safe and inclusive citythat is the best placeto find a home, accessa good education

    and nurture a family and build a business.i believe in protecting our environmentand vulnerable residents, and i feel thatwith surrey first i can advocate for thosepriorities. a resident of surrey for 44 yearsand surreys longest serving councillor firstelected 25 years ago, i serve as chair of thesocial policy committee, the public artadvisory committee and metro regionalculture committee where i strive to expandart and cultural appreciation.

    tomgill(incumbent,surrey first):i believe that

    candidates have aprimary responsibilityto respect taxpayers byholding the line on taxincreases and investingtax dollars wisely. as achartered professionalaccountant, and an elected councillorsince 2005, i am proud of the high standardthat is set by council, while ensuring thatproperty taxes remain low and maintainthe lowest per capita spending in the lowermainland. first elected in 2005 and thecurrent finance chair, i am a foundingdirector of the surrey homelessnessand housing society, a director of thehealthcare Benefit trust, and cfo for coastmental health.

    brucehayne(incumbent,surrey first):as a member of

    council since 2011, ihave been involved inmany of the changesthat you see in surreytoday. i want to seesurreys economycontinue to growthrough private investment and a climatethat promotes innovation. i believe ourcity has achieved so much over the last 10years under the leadership of mayorwattsand i know that theres still more to do.an entrepreneur and surrey resident since1993, i was elected in 2012 and serve aschair of the environmental sustainabilityadvisory committee and as chair of theinnovation and investment committee.

    barbara steele(incumbent,surrey first):surrey first has

    delivered strong,effective and cohesiveleadership which iwant to see continue.ill work hard toensure we make surreya city where citizens ofall ages have a safe, high quality of life. as acity we are respected and i will work hardto keep this image of surrey alive. a surreyresident for 32 years and a councillor since1998, i am past president of the union ofBcmunicipalities and currently representsurrey at the metro vancouver Board. iserve on the boards of the pacific parklands

    foundation and the fraser Basin council.

    marymartin(incumbent,surrey first):a resident of this

    city for the past 25years, i feel blessedto live in such adynamic city andas a councillor iam honoured toserve its residents.with a career in the healthcare industry,i bring a passion and understanding ofthe importance of health to a high qualityof life for all. a surrey resident for nearly25 years and a councillor since 2005,i serve as the diversity and inclusivityadvisory committee chair, chair of thecommunity health programs committeeand on numerous boards including surreymemorial hospital foundation and centrefor child development.

    vera lefranc(surrey first):ive had a passion

    for communityservice since iwas young, and ibelieve that i canmake a difference ingovernment to helpcreate a safe, inclusiveand sustainablecommunity here in surrey. as a managerwith canadas largest credit union, i bringbusiness discipline with a social consciencefor a balance problem solving approach. asurrey resident since 1998, ive providedleadership in developing the surreyhomelessness and housing society whereive worked with the board and foundation.i helped develop the surrey povertyreduction strategy in cooperation with thepoverty reduction coalition.

    mike starchuk(surrey first):a resident of

    surrey for over 50years, i have animmense passionfor the city ofsurrey. my goal isto help build andmaintain a city thatis safe, clean, andaffordable and those people that chooseto live, play and work in the city are keptsafe. i had the honour of serving withthe surrey fire department for 32 years,retiring in 2014 as chief fire preventionofficer. i was a founding member of thesurrey fire fighters charitable society andwas awarded the Queens diamond Jubileemedal in 2013.

    civic election 2014meet the candidates

    Justin Thind

    rina Gill

    Laurie Guerra

    Gary hoffman

    shawn Francis

    beau simpson

    Judy villeneuve

    Tom Gill

    mary martin

    vera LeFranc

    mike starchuk

    bruce hayne

    barbara steele

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  • surrey councilcandidates (cont.)

    davewoods(surrey first):i want to contribute

    to shaping a vibrant,liveable, safe city ofsurrey. a city with aflourishing businessenvironment createsjobs and supports cityservices which benefitall city citizens. i haveexperience with working with people fromall sectors to find a cooperative solutionto todays problems. a resident of surreysince 1986, ive served with the rcmpfor 43 years, including 8 years as districtcommander for cloverdale-port Kells. imthe vice-chair of the options communityservices society Board and was named thepolice officer of the Year in 2006.

    tourajghanbar-zadeh:founded nejat

    church ministry andowner of all nursinghealth services. myplan; no taxes increasefor home owners 65and older for 3 years.no salary increases formayor and councilors for 3 years. enhancedgang task force. invest in children byeliminating recent cuts to sports and leisureprograms. nBa (basketball) for surrey.smart for economy, brings american tosurrey and create jobs. athletes are excellentrole model for youth and children.no to gambling initiatives. deal with root

    cause of crime such as homelessness, lackof access to basic services and employment.immediate action on rapid public transit.secured bike lanes

    navdhanoya:myvision for

    surrey. i am a Bylawofficer by profession.i support hiringrcmp officers,and communitysafety officers forcrime reductionin surrey. Bettertranslink servicesand reducing Bridge tolls for surreyresidents and businesses. a new surreyconvention centre to promote businessand trade shows in surrey. new recreationcentres and libraries in the city. a uBcscience campus in surrey for medicine,engineering, research and pharmacystudents. streamline business anddevelopment applications approvals within45 days of applying. cost reduction forcommunity events i.e. vaisakhi parade,cloverdale rodeo, etc support for mentalhealth, and homeless shelters in the city.vote for me on election day to make adifference.

    cliff blair:i am an effective

    communicator,negotiator and leaderwith a backgroundin commercialcredit, real estatesales & development,federal andprovincial politicsand communityvolunteerism. i am able to recognize anddirect the talents and strengths of others,fulfilling the needs of the organizations iwork with. i have a history of making soundbusiness decisions. i will work full time,tirelessly focusing on helping surrey growwhile ensuring the social wellness of allsurrey residents. i am committed to makingour future prosperous and safe. linda andi have made surrey our home for over 40years.

    obi canuel:dear surrey: if

    any of you struggleto pay the rent, orlive paycheck topaycheck, or wait forthe bus to take you towork, then you haveno representativeson council. Yourmayor made morethan $130,000 last year, and these folksare supposed to represent you and yourinterests. instead, wealthy land developersdonated $676,283 to their campaignin 2011. im only here to point out theproblem. do not vote for me, because i willdo nothing but donate 2/3rds of my bloatedsalary to charity. although it cant get anyworse, so why not?

    jamesduncan:my name is

    James duncan andi am running forsurrey council asan independent.i have worked asa constructioncontractor and job-site security for manyyears. i would like tochange transit fines. also, health care can beimproved. thank you.

    martinrooney:i will be an

    independent voiceon behalf of usall advocatingfor a safer city -connect the dots- Bylaw enforcementincluding a moreeffective policingpolicy. Better transit options, (that connectour town centers), to serve our currentand future needs. engage youth, protectour seniors, affordable housing in both therental, and purchase markets. shelters openyear round that offer resources. sustainable

    growth that protects our parks, farmland,streams and rivers. my goal is to be ourrepresentative that unites our city to onceagain be surrey proud. www.martinrooney.ca twitter @mr1_

    rita elvins:i work for

    vancouver coastalhealth. myintentions if electedfor councilloris to change 1)ward system 2)independentpolice force 3)transparency myintentions if elected for councillor is tochange some of the antiquated policies,that surrey has operated on for far too long.i would like to bring more accountabilityin where our elected officials represent allareas of surrey and not just the interests ofone area. i believe decisions should be madepublic and accessible for every member ofour community. i believe the city of surreyshould have its own dedicated police force,independent of the rcmp. im passionatefor young families and their economicfuture and kindly ask for your support totake this challenge to bring in new ideas tothe city hall. i look forward to share ourideas with the voters of surrey and workhard to win this campaign.

    sairaaujla:people should vote

    for me because, itstime to take controlof our beautiful city.we need to make lowincome housing a toppriorty.we need tostop spending moneyon wants, we need tofocus on our citysneeds. petty crimes are going to escalate.truck parking needs to be rezoned. votesaira aujla for city councillor.

    note: surrey council candidates tanvirBhupal and fiona dionne did not submitresponses to the Now.

    White rockmayoralcandidates

    wayne baldwin(incumbent):as mayor for the

    past three years, i feeli have demonstratedmy capability andcompetence, and havedone a good job forour citizens. i believein: accountabilityand common sense;maintaining the unique character ofwhite rock; preserving the single familyneighbourhoods; minimizing taxes andcontrolling spending; purchasing the water

    utility; removing all rail traffic; maintainingstrong fire and police services; making artsan economic generator; and supportinglocal business. i would like to be re-electedin order to continue to serve the city, andmake it a better place for us, our children,and our grandchildren.

    davidbradshaw:avote for david

    Bradshaw is a votefor: communityfirst in all matters,an end to monsterhomes ( height& size), strictcompliance with theofficial communityplan, train relocation, all citizens beingtreated with care & compassion, affordablehousing for seniors, taxation relief,support for small businesses, returningcity hall to the community, transparentepcor purchase, proactive management asopposed to crisismanagement, increasedsupport for the creative arts community,new tax on absentee owners.

    White rock councilcandidatesmikehornak:i believe in

    engaging the cityof white rockcommunity for ourfuture. my personalthoughts are:whatdo we, the residentsof white rock wantto preserve, andwhat do we need tochange to create a successful future? i havewitnessed many changes inwhite rockover the years, but as a resident, i want tobe part of creating effective change not justwatching it happen. i live inwhite rock,and as a councilor i would be assisting inmaking decisions on issues that will affect usas residents. vote mike hornak nov 15.

    dennis lypka:independent pro-

    citizen candidatewho will bring bettergovernment to helpkeepwhite rock agreat place to live.advocates a balanced,fair approach todevelopment thatis mindful of ourcitizens, recognizes our citys uniquenessand makes the most of our citys naturalbeauty.we have a railway issue in our city.with over 30 years of railway experience,has the insight and expertise to best beginto address the problem through respectful,meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders.taxes are too high and disproportionate forour size; we need to control spending andfocus on priorities for citizens.

    civic election 2014meet the candidates

    T. Ghanbar-Zadeh

    dave Woods

    Nav dhanoya

    Cliff blair

    martin rooney

    obi Canuel

    rita elvins

    James duncan

    saira aujla

    Wayne baldwin

    david bradshaw

    mike hornak

    dennis Lypka

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  • pattie petrala:authentic

    communityengagement. KnowncommunitYactivist & consultant:demonstratedcapacity to outreach,engage &representinterests of people;bridging networks;inter-agency, cross-sectors; pro-activeinformation sharing. champion &advocate 18+ years inwr; prior 25 yearsottawa & africa. time for decisionside after years of advisory committees &consultation participation. not afraid to asktough questions; independent, impartial,trustworthy & respect for communityneither self-interest nor tool for profits toa few. enjoy serving people, helping othershelp themselves, creating value, solvingproblems & doing work that matters.

    margaretwoods:so often i hear we

    came towhite rockto get away from thebig city, we came forthewhite rock wayof life. it is appallingto see people, whohave lived here for20, 30 and 40 years,literally being taxed out of their homes:monster houses: trees being cut down: ouronce beautiful water being chlorinated andhi-rise after hi-rise. Besides being a certifiedGeneral accountant and forensic auditor, iam a provider of solutions: common sense,attainable and affordable solutions. thereare many issues, but i can only tell you, thati will do everything in my power to helpbring back thewhite rock way of life.

    helen fathers(incumbent):this election is

    of vast importance.we need to decideour future and bein the position toplan accordingly.weneed wisdom andcommunity mindedindependent thinkersat the council table making decisionsthat represent your voice. i do not take

    donations from developers to finance anypart of my election campaign. i representthe residents of white rock and theirinterests. i am honoured to have served oncouncil for the last six years and would lovethe opportunity to continue. thank youfor all your support over the last two terms.please re-elect helen fathers on nov 15.

    bill lawrence(incumbent,white rockcoalition):i would first like to

    encourage everyonewho is entitled tovote, to go votethis nov 5, 6, 12,or 15th. the eventsof october 22ndmake it plain and clear that democracy isnteasy; and those who protect us, also defendthe freedoms we often take for granted.for those in the past, and those who haverecently fallen while preserving our way oflife...we owe it to them to go and vote thiselection. my goal is to always makewhiterock an even better place to live and work.Get the vote Bill phone app.

    meganknight(white rockcoalition):we all enjoy

    the beautiful citywe live in and thehigh quality of lifewe have becomeaccustomed to hereinwhite rock. thechallenge if elected isto maintain and enhance this. i feel stronglythat we need to lobby the provincialgovernment for a major expansion of thepeace arch hospital.we also need to worktowards maintaining our safe city and thatall tax dollars are being accounted for andused wisely.

    lynne sinclair(white rockcoalition):if elected, i will

    listen to the publicand ensure opennessand transparencyat city hall, notmaking significantdecisions without

    first engaging the public on matterssuch as Johnston road and the officialcommunity plan. i believe arts and cultureare essential to a healthy community and akey ingredient of our economic prosperitythrough cultural tourism. i am a proudsupporter of the 92-bed expansion ofthe evergreen Baptist campus of care.this means seniors can remain in theircommunity, near their families, and itbrings jobs to our community and fraserhealth dollars to our economy and increasesour commercial tax base.

    grantmeyer(incumbent,white rockcoalition):we have an

    upcoming reviewof the officialcommunity plan,we need to ensureand encourageconsultation andinvolvement from every corner of the cityand from as many people as possible. ourrate of growth has been slow, and thatsfine.we dont need rapid growth like somecities, we need new developments to be ofthe highest quality. anything less wont beconsidered.white rock has a highly desiredQuality of life and is an extremely safecity, i will work my hardest so that it staysone of the best cities in British columbia.

    cliffannable(white rockcoalition):as executive

    director of thechamber ofcommerce, and along time successfulbusinessman iknow what takesto ensure that wekeep our citys financial house in order.we need to spend the taxpayers moneywisely and effectively, and to strengthenthe citys economic base. the populationin neighbouring communities is rapidlygrowing. i am committed to lobbying theprovincial government for an expansionof the peace arch hospital.white rocksyouth population is rapidly increasing.weneed to add more programs for them, andto improve recreational amenities such as asecond sheet of ice at centennial arena.

    doughart(white rockcoalition):as a citizen of

    white rock, i ampassionate about ourseaside communityand that we maintaina high quality of lifefor our citizens, nowand in the future. akey priority for me is to provide certaintyto the community on a strong visionand direction for the city. my corporate,finance and governance background willprovide sound decision making on council.as president of Burns Bog conservationfoundation,vp of tourismwhite rock anddirector of seniors come share society, iwill advocate to protect our environmentand shoreline, promote tourism and helpseniors maintain their independence.

    alancampbell(incumbent):fellow citizens.

    there is no schoolor college that canprepare anyonefor the job of acity councillor. itsincredible whatcomes out of leftfield. i have servedthe citizens of white rock for two terms(six years). during that time i have beeninvolved in all the very important everydayissues that make us function. as a councilwe cannot please all, the hope is that imade the right calls. i would like to take myknowledge and involvement to a third termof four years. time will tell. Que sera sera.

    caryvanzanten:cary started in the

    family business panamerican nurseryproducts inc. fulltime in 1972, in his41 years with panam he has driventhe company withlocations in bothsurrey B.c. and millgrove on. to grow toone of the top national nursery suppliers

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    in both canada and the usa. carysresponsibilities, goals and results as aBusiness partner, national/internationalsales manager and the companys presidentfrom 1989-2013 raised the bar in thehorticultural market place for other?s toachieve. pan american nursery productsinc. is a leader in the horticultural tradebased on quality, marketing, innovationsand environmental stewardship. thesequalities plus a history of business andgovernment relationships in canada, usaand internationally is what cary wants tobring to the city of white rock.

    davidchesney:i believe i will make

    a great representativeon council for theresidents of whiterock. i have ahigh profile in thecommunity throughmy volunteer workas well as being theeditor/publisher ofthewhite rock sun www.whiterocksun.com. i know the issues. i am aware of thechallenges we face as a community as welook forward to the next 4 years. rail safety,responsive government, sticking to the ocpand building an arts community are thepillars of my platform. i will continue to beas visible as i am if not more so. that iswhY i thinK people shouldvoteforme

    rosshaugland:all of us candidates

    run with similarcampaign promises-- controlleddevelopment, costmanagement,property taxlimits, etc. whatis different aboutme is that unlikemost of the other candidates i bring both

    a formally educated and an in-businesspracticum to the council. i hold a financialmgmt diploma, Bachelor of Businessadministration degree (BBa), and am acertified professional purchaser (cpp). aspresident of a communications company,i have spent the last decade at the strategiclevel. i bring a strong financially trainedbackground to the council, something ourcurrent council is missing.

    note:white rock council candidatessheila hunter-tubic and darcy sangster didnot submit responses to the Now.

    delta councilcandidatesjohannackermann(deltaconnect):i have worked

    the last 38 years inthe financial field,volunteered in thecommunity and withmy wife, raised twosons in delta. i wasalso involved in community crimewatchfor 16 years. i want to put this experienceto work for my fellow residents in all ofdelta to keep it a healthy vibrant place thatour children want to stay and retire in.weneed to think outside of the box and workwith our neighbours to make this happen.check out my video on www.deltaconnect.ca and vote for Johann ackermann for deltacouncil.

    jenniferthoss (deltaconnect):i am a lifelong

    resident of deltawith a history ofstrong leadership andcivic service. with7 years on theheritage advisorycommission andone year on the parks, recreation andculture commission, i am well versed on

    the challenges facing delta. my top priority,if elected will be to protect our naturalecosystems for future generations. i willwork hard to protect our quality of life herein delta.

    nicholaswong (deltaconnect):i was born and

    raised in delta. i lovethis community andi would like to spendmy whole life here.that means that i amconcerned with morethan the next fouryears. i want to preserve the communityspirit and neighbourhood character thatmakes delta an amazing place to live.whenyou vote for me, you vote for a candidatewith firm convictions and clear prioritieswho will put the people first.we will notsolve our problems by continuing down thesame course that created them. help mebuild a community we can be proud of.

    lorimayhew(deltaconnect):my family and i

    have lived in deltafor 18 years and imeager to give back bymaking sure deltaremains a welcomingand affordable placefor families. as atreasurer for a not-for-profit organizationi bring considerable financial managementand governance experience to the table, aswell as a commitment to transparency andaccountability. thats important because,as a city, we are grappling with severalchallenges.we need to protect our valuableagricultural land, advocate for more publictransit, build a vibrant local economy,and have a council that truly listens to itscitizens.

    brucemcdonald (incumbent,independentsworking foryou):i have lived in north delta for 45 years

    and served on delta council 21 years.

    i am committedto addressing:revitalization ofbusiness corridoralong scott road;community concernsabout buildingheight, density, traffic,small lot housingand infill housing;improvements torecreational, cultural and arts amenities;and pedestrian and cycling connectivity.my vision for delta is that it will become acomplete communitywhere all citizensfrom the youngest to the most senior haveaccess to opportunities to live, work, learnand play in safe, attractive and vibrantneighbourhoods. read more: www.brucemcdonald2014.com.

    jeanniekanakos(incumbent,independentsworking foryou):i seek your support

    for re-election todelta council. ihave worked toenhance our uniquecommunity, culture, heritage, recreationfacilities and libraries. i support aninclusive community and reaching out tothe vulnerable. concerns i continue toaddress in north delta include: the thermalcoal facility, the Bnsf railway expansionand the mK lands development; trafficcongestion and parking issues; seniorshousing in north delta; and, keepingtaxes low.weve lived in north delta 35years. i have an ma and draw on 30 yearsexperience in community development andintergovernmental relations. november15, please consider, Jeannie Kanakos.jeanniekanakos2014.com.

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  • delta councilcandidates (cont.)robertcampbell(incumbent,deltaindependentvotersassociation):i bring a wealth of enthusiasm,

    expertise and experience to theposition of councillor. my leadershipas chair of parks recreation andculture commission has resultedcommunity improvements suchas the ongoing expansion at northdelta recreation centre, sungod weight room expansion,and the dennis elsom artificial turf field. i value deltascommunity infrastructure and it is my goal to ensure wein delta have the best facilities and community amenities.i have supported mayor Jacksons debt free delta and wehave worked to provide quality services for delta withoutincurring any new debt. Your vote for me is a vote for abetter delta.

    rodbinder (deltaindependentvotersassociation):using my experience as a director

    on Boards and delta committees, wewill ensure delta stays on track andcontinues to grow. transportation safe, efficient movement of peopleand goods is vital. mayor Jacksonssupport of the massey tunnelreplacement project was one of thereasons i accepted her offer to join the d.i.v.a. team.mustkeep continued pressure on translink to support southof the fraser communities. scott road using incentives,working with landowners and businesses, revitalize thisstreet as outlined in the north delta area plan. protectBog and farm land. complete platform can be viewed atvotediva.ca.

    ian paton (incumbent,delta independentvotersassociation):ive been on delta council for

    4 years and have enjoyed a greatworking relationship with mayorJackson, city staff, and my fellowcouncillors. im proud to say i havebeen a resident of delta my entirelife and still reside on the family farmthat my grandfather purchased inthe 1940s. my vision as a councillor is to bring a commonsense approach to issues, with the knowledge and financialpracticality of a self-employed farmer and business owner.improving transportation corridors, preserving the

    character of certain neighbourhoods and revitalization ofothers, as well as supporting farmers and retaining viablefarmland are 3 important goals of mine.

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    and recreation centers. i listen. peoplewant to be heard and valued. my trackrecord of listening to people (knocked on11,000 doors last election), my past historyof getting things done (while on deltaschool Board i started an antibullyingprogram called roots of empathy, and anearly reading intervention program forstruggling readers). i also worked to make16 of the most deadliest intersections saferwhile serving on delta council. i was votedBest community leader because i listen,lead and get things done for you.

    sylvia bishop(incumbent):i am asking for

    your vote nov. 15to delta council fora 2nd term. i knowdelta is a great placeto live: i grew uphere, graduated fromdelta secondary,raised my familyhere and spent my teaching career indelta schools. my commitment to thepreservation of farmland, protection of ourgreen spaces and quality of life in delta isstrong. whether its insisting on health andair quality measures due to thermal coaltransport through delta, protecting BurnsBog, improved programs and services orhousing choices, i speak my mind on behalfof residents. electsylviabishop.com

    petermattoo:occupation:

    retired. top 3 issues:1) creating morehousing options toincrease affordability2) expand publictransportationoptions 3)Better politicalrepresentation that iscommunity driven. i am running for deltacouncil for three reasons. first, as a 34-yearresident of delta, i want to give back to thecommunity that gave my family and i somuch. secondly, i believe that in recentyears, council has become unresponsive tothe local community, with representativesmore concerned with political careers thanserving the interests of residents. lastly,and most importantly, i think it is time forcouncil to reflect greater diversity, whetherthrough cultural heritage, neighbourhood,professional background or age. it is timeto shake up the status quo with new voicesat the table.

    note: delta council candidate roncalliou did not submit a response to theNow. also, lois Jackson has been acclaimedas mayor in delta.

    surrey school trusteecandidatessara sharma:she is an

    entrepreneur, realestate agent and theowner of a groupdaycare centre anddoes accounting.she has volunteeredat pac and surreyminor hockeyleague. her personalexperience is tragic. a dropout student wentdown the wrong path. on June 29, 2009 her15 year old son took a ride with him fromsomewhere without her knowledge, neverreturned home. the grief was unbearable.she wants to engage todays youth andequip them with tools to deal with thepressures and pitfalls of modern life. shechooses to work with children because theyare our future.www.facebook.com/sara.sharma.9421, @sarasharmaYvr www.surreyprogressives.ca.

    rinadiaz:You should vote

    for me because iwill devote myselfwhole heartedly toadvocating for morefunding that ourgrowing communitydesperately needs. iwill work with thedistrict and board:- to make sure that the staff memberssupervising our children have adequatetraining both in conflict resolution andfirst aid so that they may continue toprovide our students with a safe schoolenvironment. - to implement a morecollaborative stakeholder communicationbetween the board and our voters to ensurethat they have more access to policies andregulations for review before they are votedon. - to develop a meaningful connectionto learning with more parent involvementwithin the classrooms.

    balrajatwal:i care most

    about studentsin our schoolsof surrey. theyenjoy the study inour schools. theybring good results.they be grow as agood citizens. theyservice the publicpeacefully, no drugs, no racisim, no borderor boundaries, as they good server make asurrey paradise on the earth.

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  • surrey school trusteecandidates (cont.)sukhydhillon:as a teacher,

    for over 20 years ihave witnessed andexperienced thechallenges faced bystudents, parentsand teachers. issuesof physical space forlearning (too manyportables) lack offunding has decreased considerably. surrey,the largest school district with increasingstudent population deserves equity withinthe funding formula. i have a mastersdegree in education and leadership. i willlisten, engage and support the parents inour kids education.we must engage withall stakeholders and tackle the problem ofbullying and the presence of drugs in ourschools.we must have concrete plan to takecare of our kids physical and mental health.

    davidmatta:as a surrey

    resident and a smallbusiness developer,i am passionateabout fueling smallbusiness ownersand entrepreneurswith tax incentives,educational tools andcity support. further,as a professionalhaving worked in hospitality, utilities andtransportation, i will bring my 15+ yearsof education and experience in to the cityhall making transportation efficiency,crime reduction and entrepreneurship toppriorities. in addition, i will replace theineffective police committee with a muchmore practical, unified system with freeinformation flow that will include yourneighborhood participation in reducingcrime.

    nicole joliet:the current

    majority on thesurrey schoolBoard has becomecomplacent, refusingto put themselveson the line for ourkids.whether itsprotecting our lGBtstudents or addressingthe shortfall, the Board has done the leastpossible so they can look good withouttaking risks. as an independent, i will holdmy fellow trustees accountable, push forpolicies that would otherwise die quietlyin the back room, and pressure the entireBoard to do their jobs and put themselveson the line for our kids.

    julie tapley:i care about creating equal access to

    opportunities. it is important to me thatsurrey has a strong, thriving and respectedpublic education system. i believe that all

    members of ourcommunity shouldbe concerned aboutour citys futureeconomic prosperity,which is built ona foundation oftodays learners.with a strong publiceducation systemour communitywill secure a brightand prosperous future. my plan forsurrey is to be a liaison between parents,teachers, students and tax payers to allowfor meaningful dialogue around the topicof education. i want to be an advocate forsurreys public schools.

    bobholmes(surrey firsteducation):if elected, i will

    be driven by mytwo biggest passions parent involvement,and increasingeducation funding.parent involvement isextremely important;i will work to strengthen parent engagementand ensure parents and the communityare given every possible opportunity tocommunicate their concerns to the schoolboard. education funding is inadequate, andi will continue my work of the last severalyears, advocating for more funding for ourdistrict. find out much more about myvalues, and my vision for our school districtby visiting www.bobholmes.ca, where youllalso find contact info im ready to talkeducation any time.

    niovipatsicakis:i bring my lengthy

    teaching experienceand personalknowledge of whatthe needs are forsurrey studentsand staff. i havewritten many lettersin local papersdemanding that our Bc government fullyfund public education. as a trustee, i willcontinue to speak out and work with othercitizens to protect our high quality publiceducation system. i will be an advocate forall students. in addition to my passion foreducation, i have the collaborative skillsneeded to work with community groups,employee groups and board managementto ensure excellence in the surrey Board ofeducation.

    charlenedobie(incumbent):it has been a

    privilege to serveas a school trusteein the surreyschool district, andworking with thestudents, parents

    and staff is an enriching experience. ihave been fully engaged in my work asa trustee, approachable, and a strongadvocate for public education. i bring aunique perspective to the position as i amalso an education assistant. my classroomexperience is always top of mind wheni am making decisions on the Board ofeducation. there is more work to be doneand i am ready for the challenge of the nextfour years.

    harman singh:teacher

    3 issues: 1. meetingstudents needs 2.resource allocation& accountability 3.parental involvement& workshops. iwould like to provideclear grounds forresource allocationand accountability on my part and allinvolved stakeholders. this means:supporting the needs and choices ofall students, extra-curricular programswhich keep kids engaged in their passions,having counselling more approchable forall students, Being creative and promotingcreativity in our schools and stayingconnected with the fast-paced technologyof today. i believe a larger investmentin education leads to fewer resourcesneeded in crime prevention. Buildingstronger humanitarian values of love, careand respect leads to a healthier schoolenvironment and the greater community.

    kirstypeterson:Kirsty peterson is a

    passionate advocatefor people. shespeaks for children,youth and familiesand knows that theonly way to achieverepresentation thatreflects the diversityof our community is by engaging, listeningand paying attention to the people wholive here. Kirsty believes that it is theschool boards responsibility to educatethe public in issues that impact studentsand education. she knows that people carewhat happens in our community and thatwe need to encourage them to be engagedin our school district. november 15th voteKirsty peterson; engaging parents, engagingstudents, engaging communities.

    sikandarhayat:when elected, i

    will seek guidanceand wisdom from allstakeholder groupsfor the bettermentof our studentsin order to makesurrey schools ashining example ofwhat the public education system can beby promoting a safe and inclusive learningenvironment. i will work hard for the

    development / promotion of programs forat-risk students and at-risk behaviours;donate 20% of my school trustee salaryto create curricular and extra-curricularopportunities for students to demonstratetheir leadership capacity; and morecommunity and student engagement inmaking policies to meet the needs of ourstudents and reflect community wishes.

    garytymoschuk(surrey firsteducation):occupation: vice-

    president operations,credit counsellingsociety. i have theskills, knowledge,and experience: iwas elected to surreyschool Board 1996 and surrey city council1999, re-elected 2002. i have served onsurrey public library Board (1991 1996)and surrey crime prevention society(2009 to present) as chair on both. i amcurrently a leader in a national non-profitorganization. i will strive for educationalexcellence and improved student success;create safe, caring and healthy learningenvironments; actively advocate foradditional provincial Government funding;always encourage and welcome parentalinput and support the establishment andmaintenance of positive and harmoniousworking relationships with all employeegroup