Office of the Mayor

🎥 It’s not every day that you see your name on #Jeopardy! I never would’ve imagined I would be featured in a clue. Pretty cool! @Jeopardy

Surrey’s next tree sale is Aug. 13!🌳 This popular online sale offers a variety of trees for $20 each. By planting and caring for trees, residents are helping to strengthen our natural environment literally in our own backyards. It's a great example of how small, individual…

It was a real pleasure to join commercial real estate leaders at @NAIOPVancouver to discuss Surrey’s remarkable economic growth and the opportunities ahead. Thank you for the frank discussion and feedback, as well as for your shared commitment to shaping our region’s future.…

I’m pleased to share an exciting step forward for soccer in our city. ⚽ Council has approved a lease agreement with @SurreyUnitedSC to build and operate a new covered soccer practice facility at Cloverdale Athletic Park. 👟 By providing the land for this facility, we’re…

I am so proud to celebrate two major environmental milestones in Surrey. ▪️ 30 years of the Salmon Habitat Restoration Program (SHaRP) ▪️ 25 years of the Surrey Natural Areas Partnership (SNAP) For decades, these youth-led programs have helped protect our salmon habitats and…

Another week, another picnic! Next stop: Adams Road Park 🧺 Grab your crew and join us on July 24 from 5:30-7:30pm for fun games and exciting activities the whole family will love. Plus, the first 200 guests will get a free snack to enjoy with their picnic! Can't make it? View…

Surrey showed up with heart, flavour, and so much pride last weekend at the Fusion Festival! 🌎 From the Parade of Culture and performances to more than 50 pavilions and incredible food, I’m proud to see how this event continues to reflect Surrey’s diverse and vibrant community…

Surrey Fusion Festival starts today! Come explore the Flavours of the World with more than 50 cultural pavilions and live music on eight stages. Don't miss the Parade of Culture at 1:30 p.m. 🎶🌏🍛 This incredible, free event was recently recognized on the world stage, earning…

We’re making it easier and faster to build in Surrey. Council has approved another round of improvements to speed up permits, cut red tape, and make the process clearer for everyone -- especially homeowners and small businesses. ✅ Faster reviews and clearer application…

I’m thrilled to invite you all to join me this weekend at the Surrey Fusion Festival!☀️ This free, annual celebration is a powerful reminder of our city’s diverse and dynamic community. Surrey is a true mosaic of multiculturalism. The Fusion Festival not only honours that…

I’m excited to share some incredible progress on housing in Surrey. This past year, we didn’t just meet the province’s first-year housing target — we exceeded it by 53%. The City granted occupancy to 6,488 net new homes, far surpassing the target of 4,233. It’s a strong sign…

A big step forward for accessibility in Surrey! 👟 Council has endorsed the Sidewalk Action Plan, a major move to make it safer and easier for people to get around. Over the next two years, we’re adding 7.5 km of new sidewalks to improve access to 23 schools, 55 bus stops, and…

The fire danger rating in Surrey is now HIGH due to dry conditions. Reminder that open burning of any kind is not permitted and smoking is prohibited within our parks. Charcoal briquette barbeques are also not permitted in parks at this time. Learn how to keep your home safe…

I want to congratulate all the new ministers appointed in today’s provincial cabinet shuffle. I look forward to meeting and working with new Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Nina Krieger to help bring her up to speed on the ongoing and complex police transition. I’m…

The city is making some important changes to better support small builders. 🛠 We’re adding two members of Surrey’s small builder community to our Development Approval Task Force to ensure we understand their unique needs and challenges. 🏗 I’ve heard directly from builders in…

I had a productive meeting at City Hall with MP @rubysahotalib, the Secretary of State for Combatting Crime. Thank you to MP Sahota for taking the time to listen to concerns that I shared from our residents and business owners related to recent extortions and shootings. We need…

Media release: The City of Surrey is proud to announce its active role in advocating to the province for the establishment of a Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum in Surrey. Learn more: surrey.ca/news-events/ne…

What an honour to attend the 8th annual Phulkari Festival! I was blown away by the high-energy performances from dancers of all ages, showcasing Punjabi folk styles like Bhangra and Giddha. Thank you to Malwa Folk Art Society and Malwa Folk Art Center for continuing to host…