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In the News: Surrey mayor stresses public safety plan in state of city address, rivals skeptical amid extortion crisis

CTV NEWS VANCOUVER – Brenda Locke used her annual State of the City Address to position public safety as a key election issue, announcing plans to hire 560 additional police, fire, and emergency personnel amid a growing extortion crisis in Surrey. Political rivals, including Linda Annis, Doug McCallum, and Mike Starchuk, criticized the proposals as underfunded and reflective of broader concerns over the city’s direction and public safety response.

May 14, 2026

In the News: ‘Lead, follow or get out of our way,’ Surrey mayor says

SURREY NOW – Brenda Locke used her 2026 State of the City Address to outline major investments in public safety, infrastructure, and economic development while renewing her call for a charter that would give Surrey greater autonomy. The speech also drew criticism from political opponents, who argued residents are not seeing enough tangible results despite the city’s rapid growth and ambitious project announcements.

May 14, 2026

News Release: Big Speech, Small Vision — Mayor Locke’s Record is Tax Spikes, Cancelled Homes, and a Third Year of Extortion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 14, 2026, SURREY B.C. — Imagine Surrey mayoral candidate Mike Starchuk responded to Mayor Brenda Locke’s 2026 State of the City Address, calling out a record of tax spikes, cancelled homes, delayed infrastructure, and a deepening public safety crisis.

May 14, 2026

In the News: Surrey Police staffing concerns

GLOBAL TV NEWS: The ongoing Surrey policing transition and challenges in hiring officers is expected to be a major campaign issue in the fall municipal election.

May 12, 2026

News Release: Money Laundering is Fueling Extortion and Gun Violence—Mike Starchuk will Cut it Off at the Source

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 11, 2026, SURREY B.C. — Surrey is on-track for 600+ extortion cases with gun violence injury and deaths, as Cullen Commission recommendations fall off.

May 11, 2026

News Release: Surrey lost semiahmoo housing due to mayor Locke’s failure to lead

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MAY 7, 2026, SURREY B.C. — Mike Starchuk called Mayor Brenda Locke out for the loss of the Semiahmoo Town Centre housing project and 262 much needed homes, including 202 non-market rental units.

May 8, 2026

News Release: Imagine Surrey to City Hall: One Bus Rapid Transit Route Won’t Get Surrey Unstuck

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 27, 2026, SURREY B.C. — On the day of Surrey city council’s vote to advance the King George Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route to a ‘100 per cent detailed design’, Imagine Surrey is calling on Council to expand the city’s transit awareness and ambition.

April 27, 2026

In the News: Surrey mayoral candidate calls for SkyTrain study to South Surrey, more BRT lines

DAILY HIVE, APRIL 27, 2026 — The new Imagine Surrey civic political party is calling for a broader approach to public transit planning in Surrey, Metro Vancouver’s second most populated city.

April 27, 2026

News Release: Imagine Surrey Commits to 100,000 Trees, Greenway and Parks Expansion, and Climate-Resilience on Earth Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 22, 2026, SURREY B.C. — On Earth Day, Imagine Surrey announced its commitment for the October 17, 2026 municipal election: planting 100,000 additional trees where they are most needed over a four-year term, expanding Surrey’s greenway and trail network, and retrofitting parks and public spaces to be climate resilient.

April 22, 2026

News Release: Status-Quo Parties Rubber-Stamp $2M Washroom Contract – No Questions Asked?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 15, 2026, SURREY B.C. — Imagine Surrey is demanding answers after every party on Surrey Council voted unanimously to approve a massive cost increase for a public washroom contract with no debate, no questions, and no due diligence.

April 15, 2026

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