Kuldip Ardawa (SCC, BCNDP)
Immigrated from England 8 years ago, focus on multiculturalism.
Bob Bose (SCC)
Elected in 2008 in 7th place (out of 8).
Wants a "Living Wage" ($18.17/hour) for anyone doing city work.
Focus on transportation and land-use planning, sister cities (paid vacations).
Endorsed by NWDLC.
Wants to spend more money on a recycling contractor that doesn't throw most of the recycling away. Bet you feel good about all the sorting you do now!
Wants to "greatly expand our park system", "work to relocate the BNSF heavy rail from our beaches" which I'm sure won't cost approximately a zillion dollars.
Lawrence Chen
Doug Elford (SCC)
Failed in 1999 bid for council.
Endorsed by NWDLC.
Rina Gill (SCC)
Not elected in 2008; 9th place (out of 8).
Endorsed by NWDLC.
Tom Gill (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 2nd place (out of 8).
Focus on "fiscal leadership", public transportation, young families.
Kuljinder "22" Gill
Convicted of uttering threats and mischief under $5000. Currently charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm, etc. Focus on youth activities, like shooting ranges... 22 = 22 calibre ammunition?
Generally thinks Surrey "sucks".
Paul Griffin
Former Surrey GM of Communications wants more Skytrain in Surrey (rather than light rail).
Wants "windfall rezoning" tax to prevent flipping after rezoning.
Bruce Hayne (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Partner at thornleyHayne, worried about "red-tape" interfering with business formation and growth.
Linda Hepner (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 4th place (out of 8).
Former Manager of Economic Development for Surrey, chaired the George Bush Summit.
On "red-tape" committee and supporter of the Build Surrey Program.
Judy Higginbotham
Under fire for putting "re-elect" on her signs even though she isn't currently a councillor.
Defeated in the last Federal election, wants a halt to tax increases in Surrey.
Gary Hoffman
Not elected in 2008; 16th place (out of 8).
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 8th place (out of 8).
Rubber-stamped controversial casino documents while acting-Mayor.
Supports clean energy and light rail projects.
Once accused of covering up sexual abuse in the church where he was a Pastor.
Not elected in 2008; 19th place (out of 8).
Opposed Gateway/South Surrey Freeway, involved in numerous union and protest activities.
Green jobs, social justice, living wage, affordable housing.
Mary Martin (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 5th place (out of 8).
Wants New York-style "community courts".
"A queer-community activist long known for his Green credentials" who apparently failed to be elected to the Park Board in Vancouver in 2008.
Wants to make Canada more like the nations immigrants are fleeing from.
More transit, cheaper transit, more recycling programs.
Barinder Rasode (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 6th place (out of 8).
Big on discussing social issues like bullying and domestic violence.
Wants light rail.
Grant Rice (SCC)
Not elected in 2008; 12th place (out of 8).
Endorsed by NWDLC.
Thinks Surrey is taking on too much debt.
Ex-Surry Councillor, ex-junkie, focus on homelessness and addiction.
Was once homeless, wants more "affordable housing".
Endorsed by NWDLC.
No garbage incinerator, opposes toll bridges.
Opposes BC Hydro Smart Meters.
Mike Robinson
Wants to implement direct democracy.
Stephanie Ryan (SCC)
Not elected in 2008; 11th place (out of 8).
Endorsed by NWDLC.
Wants "living-wage" requirement for city employees/contractors.
Fight fan?
Partap Singh
Not elected in 2008; 15th place (out of 8).
Barbara Steele (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 3rd place (out of 8).
As President of UBCM accepted nomination of Gordon Campbell for Order of BC.
Susan Thomas
Wants wards, critical of decision to build new City Hall.
Judy Villenueve (SF)
Endorsed by Surrey Fire Fighters' union.
Elected in 2008 in 1st place (out of 8).
Wants homeless put in "stable housing" rather than shelters.
Endorsed by NWDLC.
"Pacific Co-ordinator for the Writer's Union of Canada for two decades."
John Wolanski
Wants to tax all the bridges in the lower mainland, and spend that money just as as fast as it comes in.
If elected will donate "10% of my gross compensation" to the Surrey Food Bank.
Steve Wood (SCC)
Wants a city "rental registry" and secondary suite fees to subsidize "affordable housing".
Endorsed by NWDLC.
Wants more transit (including light rail), more "parks and recreation and sports programs" for youth.
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