First elected Mayor in 2018, George previously served for approximately 17 years as Delta’s Chief Administrative Officer after being appointed in 2001. Before coming to Delta, he spent more than 30 years with the City of Burnaby in senior roles including Deputy City Manager, Director of Human Resources and Manager of the Environmental Health Department.

George Harvie brings a blend of financial, executive, and technical expertise, with a B.A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University, advanced management training at Dalhousie University, and specialized certificates in administration and environmental health

As Delta’s CAO and Mayor, he transformed the city’s financial management, making it one of British Columbia’s best-managed municipalities, while keeping taxes among the lowest in Metro Vancouver

Under his leadership, Delta maintains one of Canada’s lowest crime rates and prioritizes public safety even when other cities cut services. First responders will always be a priority in Delta!

He has ensured Delta’s School Trustees work in equal partnership with Council on school planning – an approach unique to Delta – helping keep funding decisions focused locally in the classroom while maintaining an approximately $200 million balanced budget year after year.

He has championed inclusion, diversity, and reconciliation, launching Delta’s first anti-racism task force, and strengthening City Hall’s relationship with Tsawwassen First Nation

Under Harvie’s leadership, Delta has adopted a clear “Delta is open for business” mindset – prioritizing economic development, strengthening relationships with business leaders, and making the application and permitting processes faster and more efficient

Even during the pandemic, Harvie kept Delta moving forward, completing major projects like the North Delta track and field facility, Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre, café patios, pop-up parks, and a covered Ladner Lacrosse Box – keeping the community active, safe, connected, and engaged

He’s delivered world-class recreational spaces and transformative infrastructure, from updating the North Delta Recreation Center and building the North Delta Center For the Arts to Delta’s first Cricket pitch and 72nd Avenue upgrades he’s strengthening Delta’s resilience and quality of life

Through thoughtful planning and careful spending, George Harvie will continue to steer the city thoughtfully and responsibly through the challenges of tariffs, economic uncertainty, and global unrest – protecting our businesses, food security, and community well-being for generations to come.

He holds a B.A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University, an Administrative Management Special Certificate and Environmental Health Diploma of Technology from BCIT, and has completed advanced management studies at Dalhousie University. He was also recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for community service.

Delta has been home to George and his wife, Gillian, for more than four decades and is where they raised their son, Tim, and daughter, Taryn. In his spare time, George enjoys spending time with his granddaughters and rescue dog Bella, staying active, and being by the water with family and friends.