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Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
Use AI to help process applications, identify missing information, improve infrastructure maintenance, manage traffic and make City services easier to access. Technology should assist City staff, not replace accountability. Any automated system should protect privacy, be transparent about how it is used, and keep human assistance available when residents need it.
Business Permitting
Reduce unnecessary paperwork and repeated requests for information when businesses deal with the City. Create a simpler digital process where businesses can apply for permits and licences, understand requirements, check the status of an application and receive updates. City Hall should be a partner to local businesses, not an unnecessary obstacle.
Economic Growth
Build on Burnaby's location, universities, businesses, infrastructure and skilled workforce to attract investment in technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and other growing industries. Support local businesses, skilled trades, apprenticeships and new entrepreneurs. Make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to work with the City through transparent and competitive processes.
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
Use AI to help process applications, identify missing information, improve infrastructure maintenance, manage traffic and make City services easier to access. Technology should assist City staff, not replace accountability. Any automated system should protect privacy, be transparent about how it is used, and keep human assistance available when residents need it.
Private Vehicles & Parking
Use better traffic data and technology to identify congestion and improve the movement of vehicles, pedestrians and transit. Review parking needs as neighbourhoods grow and make sure new development considers the impact on local streets. Work with neighbouring municipalities and TransLink because traffic does not stop at Burnaby’s borders.
Walking & Cycling
Improve pedestrian crossings, school-zone safety, sidewalks and cycling connections. Use better planning and data to identify areas where people need safer ways to get around. The goal is not simply to build infrastructure, but to create practical connections between homes, schools, parks, businesses, community facilities and transit.
Zoning
Support appropriate housing choices, including small-scale multi-unit housing, while planning transportation, sidewalks, parks, utilities and community facilities alongside growth.
Housing & Homelessness
Affordability
Support more housing choices, including purpose-built rental, affordable housing, family-sized homes and smaller homes, while reducing unnecessary delays and costs in the approval process.
Building Maintenance & Occupant Health
Work with the appropriate agencies and housing providers to encourage safe, healthy and properly maintained homes for residents.
Homelessness
Work more closely with the Province, health authorities, neighbouring municipalities and non-profit organizations to expand shelter and supportive housing and connect people with mental-health, addiction, employment and other supports.
Housing Accessibility
Encourage accessible housing options for seniors, people with disabilities, families and others who need homes designed around their needs.
Indigenous-Led Housing
Work respectfully with Indigenous organizations and governments on housing initiatives within the City's role.
Property Taxes
Strengthen transparency around City spending, procurement and major projects so residents can see what they are paying for and what results they are receiving.
Public & Assistive Housing
Work with senior governments, non-profits and housing providers to increase housing options for people who need additional support to live independently.
Rent & Rental Stock
Support purpose-built rental housing and encourage a healthy supply of long-term rental homes as Burnaby grows.
Zoning
Support appropriate housing choices, including small-scale multi-unit housing, while planning transportation, sidewalks, parks, utilities and community facilities alongside growth.
Local Government, Planning, & Democracy
Artificial Intelligence & Data Centres
Use AI to help process applications, identify missing information, improve infrastructure maintenance, manage traffic and make City services easier to access. Technology should assist City staff, not replace accountability. Any automated system should protect privacy, be transparent about how it is used, and keep human assistance available when residents need it.
Budgeting
Create clearer public information about major City projects, their costs, timelines and progress. Strengthen procurement and contract oversight and track projects from proposal through completion. Residents should be able to see whether projects were delivered on time, within budget and as promised.
Good Governance
Create a simpler digital front door for City services so residents do not have to figure out which department handles their problem. Make it easier to apply for permits and licences, report problems, check application status and receive updates. The goal is simple: residents should not need to understand how City Hall is organized to get help.
Long-Term Plan
As Burnaby grows, new housing needs to be planned alongside roads, transit, sidewalks, parks, utilities, recreation facilities and other community infrastructure. Use better data and technology to understand the impact of growth before major decisions are made. Work with neighbouring municipalities, TransLink, Metro Vancouver and other governments because many challenges do not stop at Burnaby's borders.
Public Engagement
Create more opportunities for residents to propose and help prioritize neighbourhood improvements such as sidewalks, playgrounds, lighting, traffic calming, parks and community spaces. Make it easier for residents to follow the progress of projects they have asked for and see what was approved, funded and completed.
Youth Engagement
Create meaningful opportunities for youth to share ideas and participate in community projects, consultations and local initiatives. Young people should have a chance to contribute to decisions about transportation, recreation, parks, technology, housing and other issues that will shape the Burnaby they live in.
Public Spaces & Services
Sidewalks & Bike Paths
Improve sidewalks, crossings and cycling connections, with particular attention to routes used by families, seniors and people with mobility challenges. Make it easier to walk or cycle between neighbourhoods, schools, parks, community facilities and transit.
Zoning
Support appropriate housing choices, including small-scale multi-unit housing, while planning transportation, sidewalks, parks, utilities and community facilities alongside growth.
Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations
Transit & Getting Around
Private Vehicles & Parking
Use better traffic data and technology to identify congestion and improve the movement of vehicles, pedestrians and transit. Review parking needs as neighbourhoods grow and make sure new development considers the impact on local streets. Work with neighbouring municipalities and TransLink because traffic does not stop at Burnaby’s borders.
Sidewalks & Bike Paths
Improve sidewalks, crossings and cycling connections, with particular attention to routes used by families, seniors and people with mobility challenges. Make it easier to walk or cycle between neighbourhoods, schools, parks, community facilities and transit.
Transit Projects
Burnaby needs transportation infrastructure that keeps pace with population growth. Advocate for better transit connections and reliability, while coordinating transit planning with new housing, roads, sidewalks and major developments. Regional transportation problems require cooperation between Burnaby, TransLink, neighbouring municipalities and other levels of government.
Walking & Cycling
Improve pedestrian crossings, school-zone safety, sidewalks and cycling connections. Use better planning and data to identify areas where people need safer ways to get around. The goal is not simply to build infrastructure, but to create practical connections between homes, schools, parks, businesses, community facilities and transit.
Biographie
I have called Burnaby home since my family and I arrived in Canada in 2015. My wife and I are raising our two daughters here, and like many Burnaby families, we want a city where people can afford to live, feel safe, get around easily, and build a good life.
I work as a Contract Manager at the University of British Columbia, with a professional background in law, project management, contracts, procurement and financial operations. My work has taught me the importance of planning carefully, managing public resources responsibly, solving problems efficiently, and making sure people receive value for what they pay for.
I have also been active in the community. I served for several years as a Board Member of the United Nations Association in Canada, Vancouver branch. I am also involved in the growing Central Asian, particularly Uzbek, community across Greater Vancouver, where I help bring people together and create opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect and learn from one another.
I am running for Burnaby City Council because I believe City Hall can work better for residents.
My focus is practical: reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, improving access to City services, using technology responsibly, getting better value from tax dollars, supporting housing and infrastructure that keep pace with growth, improving transportation and public safety, and creating more opportunities for residents, businesses and community organizations to participate.
I believe government should respect residents' time, money and voice. Burnaby is growing, and we need to ensure that growth leads to better communities, not simply more buildings.
My goal is simple: a better Burnaby, with less bureaucracy, better value and a real voice for residents.
Je considère Burnaby comme ma maison depuis que ma famille et moi sommes arrivés au Canada en 2015. Ma femme et moi y élevons nos deux filles et, comme beaucoup de familles à Burnaby, nous voulons vivre dans une ville où il est possible de se loger, de se sentir en sécurité, de se déplacer facilement et de construire une belle vie.
Je travaille comme gestionnaire des contrats à l’Université de la Colombie-Britannique. Mon parcours professionnel comprend le droit, la gestion de projets, les contrats, l’approvisionnement et les opérations financières. Mon travail m’a appris l’importance d’une bonne planification, d’une gestion responsable des ressources publiques, de solutions efficaces et d’un bon rapport qualité-prix pour les citoyens.
Je suis également actif dans la communauté. J’ai siégé pendant plusieurs années au conseil d’administration de l’Association des Nations Unies au Canada, section de Vancouver. Je suis aussi impliqué auprès de la communauté d’Asie centrale, particulièrement la communauté ouzbèke, qui est en pleine croissance dans le Grand Vancouver. J’aime rassembler les gens et créer des occasions pour que des personnes de différentes origines puissent se rencontrer, partager leurs expériences et apprendre les unes des autres.
Je me présente au Conseil municipal de Burnaby parce que je crois que l’administration municipale peut mieux répondre aux besoins des résidents.
Mon approche est pratique : réduire la bureaucratie inutile, faciliter l’accès aux services municipaux, utiliser la technologie de façon responsable, obtenir une meilleure valeur pour chaque dollar de taxe, soutenir le logement et les infrastructures à mesure que la ville grandit, améliorer les transports et la sécurité publique, et donner davantage de possibilités aux résidents, aux entreprises et aux organismes communautaires de participer.
Je crois que le gouvernement doit respecter le temps, l’argent et la voix des citoyens. Burnaby grandit rapidement, et nous devons faire en sorte que cette croissance contribue à créer de meilleures communautés, et pas seulement davantage de bâtiments.
Mon objectif est simple : un meilleur Burnaby, moins de bureaucratie, une meilleure utilisation de nos ressources et une véritable voix pour les résidents.
Raison de la candidature
Burnaby is growing, and we need to make sure our city grows in a way that works for the people who live here.
I want City Hall to be easier to deal with. Residents should not have to spend hours figuring out which department to contact, filling out the same information more than once, or waiting without knowing what is happening with their request.
I also believe residents should be able to clearly see how their tax dollars are being spent. For major projects, people should know what we are paying, how long the work will take, and whether we received what we were promised.
As Burnaby grows, we also need to plan housing, roads, transit, sidewalks, parks and other services together.
Most importantly, residents should have a real opportunity to share their ideas and help shape their neighbourhoods.
My goal is simple: make City Hall easier to deal with, make better use of public money, and make sure Burnaby’s growth works for the people who call it home.
Burnaby grandit, et nous devons nous assurer que notre ville évolue d’une façon qui fonctionne pour les personnes qui y vivent.
Je veux que les démarches auprès de l’hôtel de ville soient plus simples. Les résidents ne devraient pas avoir à passer des heures à chercher le bon service, à fournir plusieurs fois les mêmes renseignements ou à attendre sans savoir ce qui se passe avec leur demande.
Je crois également que les résidents devraient pouvoir voir clairement comment leurs taxes sont utilisées. Pour les grands projets, les citoyens devraient savoir combien ils coûtent, combien de temps ils prendront et si les résultats promis ont été obtenus.
À mesure que Burnaby grandit, nous devons aussi planifier ensemble le logement, les routes, le transport en commun, les trottoirs, les parcs et les autres services.
Surtout, les résidents devraient avoir de véritables occasions de partager leurs idées et de contribuer aux décisions qui touchent leur quartier.
Mon objectif est simple : rendre l’hôtel de ville plus facile à contacter, mieux utiliser l’argent public et faire en sorte que la croissance de Burnaby profite aux personnes qui y vivent.