Andy Hobbs is a retired Vancouver Police (VPD) Superintendent with over 35 years of service, including as Transit Police Chief. Andy was inducted into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by the Governor General of Canada, received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and several VPD commendations. Andy grew up in Richmond and graduated from Richmond High and U.B.C. He and Lynn raised three children here and have five grandchildren living in Richmond.

Andy’s lengthy volunteering includes the Kigoos Swim Club, Salmon Festival, Hospital Foundation, Intercultural Advisory Committee, Britannia Shipyards Society, Tourism Richmond, Royal Canadian Marine SAR, multiple coaching roles and was twice elected to the Richmond School Board 2002-2008. Andy has served on City Council since 2021, including committees such as Planning, Community Safety and liaison roles like London Farm, Centre for Disability, and City Centre Community Centre. Andy asks for your support in re-election to City Council.