We need to protect our existing rental stocks. We must provide landlords with incentives to keep existing rentals, because if they are ripped down they will be replaced with condos or purpose-built rentals which are 200% to 300% more expensive than the current rentals.

As Jane Jacobs said "Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody." We are only as strong as the people in our midst and we must include everyone from the grass roots on up to make choices for Surrey!!

Multicultural hiring policy in all City programs and institutions. Diversity quotient in large private companies. As a refugee advocate and specialist in immigrant accreditation of professional qualifications I'm well aware of the barriers people face. We must fight for equality!

Best practices in ecosystems management, wildlife preservation, and a No Net Loss of Green Space policy. Use Develop With Care provincial guidelines when doing any project in order to reduce the impact on wildlife & the ecology. Monitor waste, pollution, climate change indicators

Protect existing Agricultural Land Reserve. Support local farmers and programs like the Young Agrarians. Incentivize farming practices with social & ecological, benefits. Encourage humane farming, free-range, organic, 5 Freedoms programs, subsidize positive structural changes

Genuine public consultation...before decisions are made! Create a city ombudsperson to investigate complaints. Have transparency at Council. No secret deals or meetings! No conflict of interest allowed,counselors musn't vote on projects they have a financial interest

Increase Green Space in Surrey. Use City Green Fund to increase tree canopy, it stands at 14 million dollars, let's use it! Adopt a No Net Loss of Green Space policy and acquire all possible natural spaces for the public good - with emphasis on ecologically high-value habitats.

Establish more temporary and permanent modular housing projects, it is fastest way to house Street Homeless folks. More social housing. Open City buildings to homeless people needing shelter. More City staff dedicated to housing & homelessness. Outreach to at-risk communities

Encourage small business with progressive taxation, entrepreneurs, and companies with good social & ecological track records. Welcome the knowledge economy, and innovative employment opportunities. Co-working spaces, diversity, accessibility, reward social & technical innovation.

Increase park space in parts of the city which need more parks. Native plantings, rewilding, daylighting historic streams, reconnecting fragmented ecosystems and wildlife corridors. More park benches, picnic tables, public art, 24/7 washrooms, water fountains, free rec programs.

As a settler in support of indigenous sovereignty I take my cue from my First Nations sisters and brothers. Practical Aid and support is better than empty words. Housing & jobs are needed. Recruit First Nations people for city jobs, outreach for housing help, education & daycare

Free Recreation passes for all low-income residents in Surrey. Currently only children and seniors have these passes, it should be extended to all low-income people! Instead of spending more money on police we should fund outreach recreation programs for youth, seniors & refugees

More buses and increased 24/7 hours of service, free transit! Separated bike lanes, improve city and regional bicycle and pedestrian path systems. Incentivize ideas like ride-sharing, car sharing, City bike program, large pets on transit, better access for cyclists on transit.