One Surrey’s Public Safety Package Gets Even More Expensive – On the Fly Surrey, BC: The One Surrey plan to train 200 so-called community safety officers just got even more expensive, due to an apparent last minute policy change in the final days of the Surrey election campaign. During a live radio debate this morning, candidate… Continue reading
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CAMPAIGN HIGHS AND LOWS: LINDA HEPNER ON CLOSING DAYS OF THE RACE
CAMPAIGN HIGHS AND LOWS: LINDA HEPNER ON CLOSING DAYS OF THE RACE Mayor’s Endorsement, Sign Vandals, Social Media and Big Choices for Surrey Voters Surrey, BC: With only days to go before the November 15 election, Surrey First mayoral candidate Linda Hepner said this election “definitely feels different” with plenty of substantive issues in front of… Continue reading
Poll Results for November 10th
IRG Surrey Election Research_Release Nov 10
SURREY FIRST BUILD SURREY, THE NEXT GENERATION
BACKGROUND: Surrey is Canada’s fastest growing city, and learning lessons from the under-investment of the previous government, Surrey First launched the Build Surrey program, an aggressive effort to build physical capacity to attract businesses and provide a high quality of life for residents. The $800 million program was funded without needing to raise property taxes,… Continue reading
INNOVATION BOULEVARD POLICY
BACKGROUND The Surrey Innovation Boulevard is a partnership of health, business, higher education and government that brings a collaborative approach to creating healthcare technologies. The initiative focuses on three areas: Medical devices Independent living Digital health The aim is to achieve four goals: Improve health outcomes Implement intelligent solutions for the healthcare system Attract… Continue reading
Surrey First’s Environmental Platform
BACKGROUND Surrey First believes that we manage our growth as a city in a sustainable manner. With a landmass larger than Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby combined, we have embraced the opportunity to be a leader in environmental protection. To date, accomplishments have included: Biodiversity conservation strategy first of its kind in Metro Vancouver that will… Continue reading
One Step Closer to Riding the Rails in 2018
One Step Closer to Riding the Rails in 2018 Step One of Federal Funding Application Complete Surrey, BC: The Surrey First plan to have light rail transit (LRT) in Surrey by 2018 is one step closer, following a decision by the federal government to green light the City of Surrey’s P3 federal funding application for… Continue reading
Social Innovation Policy
BACKGROUND Surrey launched a Plan for the Social Well-Being of Surrey Residents (Social Plan) in 2005-2006 to provide strategic direction for the City’s involvement in social issues. It includes: Child and Youth Friendly Strategy Learning for Life Strategy Community Development and Inclusion Homelessness and Housing The Social Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC) is a Committee of… Continue reading
New Cultural Corridor to Unite Arts, Heritage and Business Groups in Surrey
New Cultural Corridor to Unite Arts, Heritage and Business Groups in Surrey SURREY, BC: Mayoralty candidate Linda Hepner has announced Surrey First’s Cultural Platform, which includes a new Cultural Corridor to reflect Surrey’s rich cultural diversity, expand opportunities to celebrate the city’s art and heritage, and create employment opportunities for students and others in the… Continue reading
SURREY FIRST CULTURAL POLICY PLATFORM
SURREY FIRST CULTURAL POLICY PLATFORM CULTURAL POLICY BACKGROUND: Surrey’s Sustainability Charter has several socio-cultural and economic objectives that support civic participation by all Surrey residents. Cultural activities are recognized as an important way for individuals to integrate with their communities. Culture is an essential tool in understanding the values shared, meanings and goals of… Continue reading