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Graeme Hutchison Announces Candidacy for Abbotsford School Trustee
My name is Graeme Hutchison, and I am running in the upcoming Trustee by-election for Abbotsford School Board. Many in Abbotsford know me through my involvement as a soccer referee and coach. Some may also remember me from the last provincial election where I ran for the BC NDP in Abbotsford West gaining 37% of the vote.
My journey began in the classroom. My first job was as a schoolteacher before earning a post-graduate teaching qualification and becoming a university professor. In 2000, I moved to Abbotsford and built a new career as a corporate trainer in banking and finance industry.
In recent years I served as Chief Financial Officer and then president of MoveUP, a union representing over 14,000 members at BC Hydro, Fortis, BC Transit, ICBC and more. I also served on the regional council of the United Way of BC, one of the largest volunteer organizations in BC. This combination of teaching, financial expertise, and leadership experience has prepared me to serve our community’s education system effectively.
Education is personal to me. Both of my sons graduated from Robert Bateman Secondary and the University of the Fraser Valley. I am deeply grateful to the teachers, staff, and the Abbotsford community for their dedication to helping my children succeed.
I recognize the challenges facing today’s educators and families. From large class sizes and diverse classroom needs to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in learning, our schools must adapt to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and included. We must act now to empower, educate, and engage our children, while creating meaningful ways to listen to parents and respond to their concerns.
My candidacy is about unity, not division. I will represent everyone—across political, cultural, and religious lines—because what unites us is greater than what divides us. Together, we can ensure fairness, dignity, and respect are at the heart of Abbotsford schools.
If you are seeking a trustee with a strong background in education, proven financial expertise, and the ability to navigate complex political systems while keeping students’ needs front and center.
Graeme Hutchison
Raison de la candidature
The reasons I am running are as follows:
- To give back to Abbotsford's schools after seeing my children benefit from dedicated teachers and staff.
- To use my education experience as a former teacher, university professor, and corporate trainer to support strong decision-making.
- To bring sound financial oversight from my experience as a CFO and organizational leader, ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.
- To support students and educators as they face challenges such as class sizes, diverse learning needs, and the growing role of AI in education.
- To ensure every student feels safe, supported, and included regardless of their background.
- To strengthen communication with parents, listening to their concerns and helping build trust between families and the school district.
- To provide collaborative, non-partisan leadership focused on unity rather than division.
- To serve the whole community, representing families across political, cultural, and religious differences while keeping students' interests first.
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