Right now, Surrey City Councillors (there are 9 of them, including the Mayor) are elected at-large. 7 of the 9 Councillors hail from either South Surrey or Cloverdale, with Tom Gill (from Fraser Heights) and Barbara Steele (from Guildford) being the only Councillors from North Surrey. Our current system has effectively left Whalley, Fleetwood, and Newton (with a population of 110,000) without representation.
Under a mixed-wards system, six neighbourhoods would each get to elect their own neighbourhood, or ward, representative, with four Councillors plus the Mayor being elected at-large, and being charged with making decisions on behalf of the city as a whole. A mixed-wards system would provide for stronger communities in Surrey, more accountability at City Hall, and for better democratic representation at the City Council level.
Stephanie Ryan
About Me
- Stephanie Ryan
- I work as a staff representative for the BCGEU, and also volunteer as the Vice President of the Surrey Civic Coalition. I was born and raised in Surrey, growing up in Guildford, and I've always felt a strong attachment to Surrey as my home. I hope to offer fresh perspectives to Surrey City Council and to help Surrey grow into a truly great city that remains livable, affordable, and sustainable for now and for future generations.
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