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Our Team

Doug McCallum & the Safe Surrey Coalition Team

A strong team of people with diverse political affiliations and a variety of professional backgrounds.

Doug McCallum — Elect for Mayor, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Mayor

Doug McCallum

Doug McCallum's leadership has delivered record investments in 46 capital projects. Surrey now enjoys new community centres, ice rinks, swimming pools, track and turf fields, and picnic shelters, all while keeping property taxes low and maintaining a balanced budget. In the 2018 election, Surrey residents asked Doug McCallum to build infrastructure that had been neglected for up to 30 years, such as extending SkyTrain toward Langley and replacing the Bailey Bridge on King George Highway. He delivered on those promises and more: SkyTrain reached Clayton Heights, UBC came to Surrey, Bear Creek Stadium was built, and the 84th Avenue Road Connector linked communities across the city.

On October 17th, 2026, Doug McCallum is seeking a new four-year term as Mayor of Surrey. He will continue to deliver for Surrey residents.

“I have spent my life building this city. I am running to solidify Surrey's legacy, to finish what we started, and leave Surrey something that will stand for generations. Let's get it done.”

Platform commitments

  • SkyTrain to Newton
  • Zero percent property tax increases for 4 years
  • Zero tolerance on criminal and extortion activity, with more boots on the ground
  • An SPS helicopter and drone fleet within 90 days
  • New swimming pools for Clayton Heights and City Centre, and a new Newton community centre with a pool
  • Crescent Beach and Ocean Park heritage designation
  • A Surrey Centre Opportunity Zone, where city fees are eliminated and red tape is cut
  • Farm Local: protecting farmland, fast-tracking greenhouses, and letting farmers sell direct to residents
  • An independent forensic audit of city hall's land deals
  • Withdrawing Surrey from the Metro Vancouver Regional District, keeping only core utility services
  • Residential building permits approved in 60 days, guaranteed
  • Business licence fees waived for the first 2 years of every new business
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Doug Elford — Re-Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Re-Elect for Council

Doug Elford

Doug has lived in Surrey for 40 years and is a long-time grassroots community activist with a proven track record. He first volunteered in his neighbourhood through sports with his sons as a leader in the Newton Canadian Baseball Association. He has also served on the City of Surrey Outdoor Sports Advisory Committee and with the Newton Community Association, advocating for positive changes in Newton. Doug listens to residents and understands their need for balanced, principled leadership and a public service that is fair to everyone. While serving on Surrey City Council, he has worked to support responsible financial management, stronger community services and practical investments in the infrastructure needed by Surrey's rapidly growing population.

Doug is committed to creating a safe, liveable community, completing SkyTrain, supporting effective policing and advancing smart development. He believes Surrey has the potential to become a world-class city and remains committed to helping build a vibrant, sustainable community.

“For decades, the community of Newton has been asking for a new community centre and a new 84th Road connector that would reduce congestion on 88th Avenue and make commutes safer. We listened and delivered both. We are committed to building new community centres with pools and new road infrastructure that will allow for quicker and safer commutes in our city.”

Council Leadership & Committee Experience: 2022-2026 Council Term

  • Finance Committee
  • Surrey Housing and Homeless Society - Director
  • Metro Vancouver Board - Alternate
  • Focus Newton Task Force

Council Leadership & Committee Experience: Previous Council Term

  • Metro Vancouver Board - Director
  • Metro Vancouver Water Committee
  • Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee
  • City of Surrey Audit Committee - Chair
  • City of Surrey Community Services Committee - Chair
  • City of Surrey Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
  • City of Surrey Parks and Recreation Committee - Vice Chair

Community Leadership & Volunteer Experience

  • Newton Canadian Baseball Association
  • City of Surrey Outdoor Sports Advisory Committee
  • Newton Community Association
  • Long-time grassroots community advocate
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Mandeep Nagra — Re-Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Re-Elect for Council

Mandeep Nagra

Mandeep is committed to leading Surrey toward a safe, violence-free environment. An active member of the community, Mandeep and his wife are proudly raising their family in Surrey. While serving on Surrey City Council, he has worked across a wide range of committees and regional bodies to support responsible growth, public safety and strong municipal services.

While serving on Surrey City Council, Mandeep has been a strong voice for small business owners. He has used his extensive business experience to implement policy changes that reduced bureaucratic red tape and simplified the process for small businesses to operate in the City of Surrey. Mandeep continues to advocate for small business owners so there are more opportunities to build a diversified economy and create local jobs for Surrey residents.

Mandeep remains committed to a safe, prosperous and business-friendly Surrey where families can thrive and local businesses have every opportunity to succeed. He believes responsible leadership, strong fiscal management and continued investment in infrastructure are essential to Surrey's future.

“Safe Surrey Coalition has a strong record of supporting small businesses and creating jobs for Surrey residents. We approved the Campbell Heights plan that will create 20,000 stable jobs and generate $20 million in annual tax revenue that will help fund new roads and community centres with new ice sheets.”

Council Leadership & Committee Experience: 2022-2026 Council Term

  • Finance Committee
  • Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel - Alternate
  • Focus Newton Task Force

Council Leadership & Committee Experience: Previous Council Term

  • City of Surrey Finance Committee
  • City of Surrey Investment and Innovation Impact Committee (I3C)
  • City of Surrey Development Advisory Committee - Chair
  • City of Surrey Agriculture, Environment and Investment Committee - Vice Chair
  • Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
  • Metro Vancouver Board - Director
  • Metro Vancouver Performance and Audit Committee
  • Metro Vancouver Regional Culture Committee

Professional & Community Experience

  • Extensive business experience
  • Small business advocate
  • Active Surrey community member
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Laurie Guerra — Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Council

Laurie Guerra

Laurie Guerra has proudly called Surrey home for 31 years, where she and her husband raised their five adult children in Fleetwood. As a successful small business owner with both local and international experience, Laurie understands the importance of responsible financial management, supporting local businesses and ensuring taxpayer dollars are invested wisely. Throughout her term on Council, she was a strong advocate for sound fiscal management while helping deliver major infrastructure investments, including two new ice sheets for Cloverdale and the extension of SkyTrain to Fleetwood, Clayton Heights and Cloverdale.

Laurie has dedicated decades of volunteer service to strengthen Surrey's community. Following her son's autism diagnosis 25 years ago, she became a passionate advocate for families living with autism, serving as a Director of the Autism Society of British Columbia, Chair of its Community Networking Committee, President of Autism BC and facilitator of the Surrey Parent Support Group. Alongside her sister, Laurie also helped care for her aging parents (her father passed away in 2023 at age 93, and her mother passed away in December 2025 at age 96), giving her firsthand understanding of the challenges facing seniors, caregivers and families across Surrey.

While serving on Surrey City Council, Laurie played an important role in delivering Safe Surrey Coalition's commitments to cancel the LRT, advance SkyTrain and establish Surrey's local police service. She continues to support the expansion of Surrey's SkyTrain to Clayton Heights as construction progresses and remains committed to building safe communities, investing in public infrastructure and ensuring Surrey continues to be one of Canada's best places to live, work and raise a family.

“People deserve elected officials who keep their word. Safe Surrey Coalition has a proven record of delivering major infrastructure, advancing SkyTrain and standing up for Surrey residents. I remain committed to delivering practical solutions that strengthen our city and improve the quality of life for every family.”

Council Leadership & Committee Experience

  • Chair, Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
  • Member, Audit Committee
  • Member, Finance Committee
  • Member, Mayor's Task Force on New and Innovative Revenue Generation
  • Member, Investment and Innovation Impact Committee (I3C)
  • Vice Chair, Community Services Committee
  • President, Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society
  • Director, Metro Vancouver Board
  • Member, Metro Vancouver Regional Planning Committee
  • Member, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Committee

Community Leadership & Volunteer Experience

  • Past Chair, Community Council for Surrey - Ministry of Children and Family Development / Community Living BC
  • Past President, Autism BC
  • Healthy Community Partnerships - SFU, Fraser Health and Surrey Memorial Hospital
  • Fraser Health / Municipal Government Advisory Committee
  • Director, Surrey Crime Prevention Society (Four Years)
  • Neighbourhood Block Watch Captain
  • Long-time autism advocate supporting Surrey families
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Allison Patton — Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Council

Allison Patton

Drawing on the experience of living and raising her family in Cloverdale, White Rock and South Surrey, Allison Patton has developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and priorities of Surrey's diverse communities. As a naturopathic doctor serving South Surrey for the past 25 years, Allison has worked closely with thousands of patients, helping them achieve better health while recognizing that strong communities are built on healthy families.

While serving on Surrey City Council, Allison was a strong advocate for responsible growth that kept pace with Surrey's rapidly growing population. She worked closely with the Surrey School District to support new school construction and long-term capital planning while championing investments that strengthened neighbourhoods and improved quality of life. Allison also continues to support the expansion of Surrey's SkyTrain to Clayton Heights as construction progresses and believes improved transportation infrastructure is essential to Surrey's future.

During her term on Council, Allison consistently advocated for major transportation improvements, including the widening of 32 Avenue from King George Boulevard to 164 Street and the long-awaited replacement of the Bailey Bridge in South Surrey. She remains committed to investing in roads, parks, recreation facilities and public infrastructure that reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance the quality of life for Surrey residents.

“Safe Surrey Coalition made a promise to build healthy communities and we delivered on that promise by building the longest walking track in the province at Newton Athletic Park, resurfacing South Surrey Athletic Park, and building new community centres. I look forward to continuing to deliver the infrastructure and services Surrey families deserve.”

Council Leadership & Committee Experience

  • Chair, City of Surrey Agriculture, Environment and Investment Committee
  • Vice Chair, City of Surrey Development Advisory Committee
  • Vice Chair, City of Surrey Public Engagement Task Force
  • City of Surrey Investment and Innovation Impact Committee
  • City of Surrey Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
  • City of Surrey Finance Committee
  • City of Surrey Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
  • City of Surrey Mayor's Task Force on Innovative Revenue Generation
  • Director, Metro Vancouver Board
  • Metro Vancouver Climate Action Committee
  • Metro Vancouver Electoral Area A
  • Director, Surrey Homelessness and Housing Society
  • Council Liaison, Discover Surrey
  • Past Co-Chair, At-Risk and Priority Population Task Force
  • Peace Arch Hospital Healthy Community Steering Committee
  • Peace Arch Hospital Healthy Community Grant Committee
  • Council Liaison, South Surrey White Rock Chamber of Commerce

Professional & Community Experience

  • Small business owner since 2001
  • Naturopathic Doctor serving South Surrey for 25 years
  • MBA with a specialization in Leadership, Royal Roads University
  • Governor General's Gold Medal Recipient
  • John La Plante Leadership Award Recipient
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours), Double Major in Biochemistry and Psychology, University of Victoria
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Beau Simpson — Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Council

Beau Simpson

Real leadership starts with listening, asking the right questions and having the courage to tell the truth. Beau Simpson has lived in Cloverdale for 16 years with his wife and two children. For 15 of those years, Beau served as an award-winning editor of the Surrey Now-Leader, dedicating his career to keeping the community informed, holding local decision-makers accountable and giving a voice to everyday residents. Having spent more than a decade reporting on the issues that shape daily life, Beau brings a deep-rooted understanding of Surrey's challenges, history and potential.

Beau has translated that passion for public service into his work with Tsawwassen First Nation, where he serves as the lead on matters related to the TFN leasehold resident community. At TFN, Beau coordinates the representation and participation of leasehold residents in Tsawwassen Government decision-making and develops and oversees processes for responding to feedback and service requests from residents living on TFN Lands.

Now, Beau is running with the Safe Surrey Coalition to bring that combination of investigative integrity, professional communication and practical, on-the-ground coordination to local government. Beau is ready to help build a transparent, efficient and highly responsive city where every voice is heard. When he is not working or on the campaign trail, Beau stays active in the local sports community as a catcher for the LMBA's Richmond Red Sox hardball team or explores coastal waters as a certified scuba diver. He also spent eight years coaching young ball players with the Cloverdale Minor Baseball Association.

“Real leadership starts with listening, asking the right questions and having the courage to tell the truth.”

Professional & Community Leadership

  • Award-winning editor, Surrey Now-Leader (15 years)
  • Lead for leasehold resident matters, Tsawwassen First Nation
  • Cloverdale resident for 16 years
  • Coach, Cloverdale Minor Baseball Association (eight years)
  • Catcher, LMBA's Richmond Red Sox hardball team
  • Certified scuba diver
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Suhana Gill — Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Council

Suhana Gill

Born and raised in Surrey, British Columbia, Suhana Gill is driven by a profound, lifelong dedication to her home city. As a local public administration professional and community advocate, she is stepping forward to run for Surrey City Council with the Safe Surrey Coalition. Her candidacy is anchored in a clear, forward-thinking vision: to ensure Surrey's unprecedented growth is strategically managed to sustain the future of its families, young professionals and next generation. Suhana believes that traditional political longevity is not the sole measure of civic success. While seasoned execution is vital, addressing modern municipal challenges also requires modern perspectives. By bringing her energy and direct, long-term stake in the city's future to the table, Suhana offers a valuable complement to the experienced leadership of Doug McCallum and the team. She is running to serve as a strong, accessible voice for Surrey's large and rapidly growing youth population.

Suhana holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, specializing in public policy analysis and criminal justice systems. While pursuing her studies, she was elected the youngest-ever Women's Representative at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, representing and managing operations for more than 22,000 students. During her tenure in student governance, Suhana chaired both the Governance Committee and the University Affairs Committee, directing constitutional compliance and navigating complex institutional policies. Her professional foundation in public administration, policy and governance gives her a practical understanding of municipal decision-making and the importance of thoughtful, responsible growth that benefits Surrey residents.

Suhana is a trusted and engaging communicator and a prominent public voice on regional policy. She is a frequent contributor to CBC and other major media platforms, where she shares policy-informed commentary on youth civic engagement and regional elections. Through a digital platform of more than 23,000 followers, Suhana promotes grassroots advocacy, amplifies youth leadership and encourages meaningful public dialogue on the issues facing modern families. Her commitment to local welfare is also reflected in her service with the Surrey Cares Community Foundation, where she collaborates with community partners on the Fund Development Committee to help secure sustainable philanthropic resources for vital social programs across the city.

Suhana's contributions to public service, community development and advocacy have earned recognition across British Columbia. She is a recipient of the Surrey Board of Trade's Top 25 Under 25 award, Drishti Magazine's Influential Women of the Year recognition, the Soroptimist International Ruby Award and the Environmental Leader Award from the Surrey Now-Leader. Running with the Safe Surrey Coalition, Suhana brings a strong combination of public-service dedication and next-generation leadership and is prepared to help build a safer, more prosperous Surrey for everyone.

“Surrey's future depends on engaging the next generation of leaders while building a city that is safe, affordable and full of opportunity for every family.”

Professional & Community Leadership

  • Public administration professional
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Youngest-ever Women's Representative, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Chair, Governance Committee
  • Chair, University Affairs Committee
  • Fund Development Committee, Surrey Cares Community Foundation
  • Frequent contributor to CBC and other media on civic engagement and regional policy
  • Surrey Board of Trade Top 25 Under 25
  • Drishti Magazine's Influential Women of the Year
  • Soroptimist International Ruby Award
  • Surrey Now-Leader Environmental Leader Award
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Meera Gill — Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Council

Meera Gill

Meera Gill has dedicated nearly 30 years to public service and more than three decades to serving the Surrey community through volunteerism, advocacy and community leadership. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal and Business Studies from Simon Fraser University and has built a distinguished career defined by integrity, principled leadership, collaboration and a steadfast commitment to strengthening communities. Throughout her career in the federal public service and her extensive volunteer work, Meera has earned the trust of people from diverse backgrounds by bringing communities together, solving problems and delivering meaningful results.

As the Founding President of the Our Global Village Charitable Foundation, Meera has championed initiatives that support seniors, children, youth, women and vulnerable communities through health and wellness programs, education, cultural initiatives, road safety campaigns and volunteer-driven community outreach. For more than 30 years, she has also supported theatre, literature and language academies, sports organizations and multicultural initiatives that enrich Surrey's social and cultural fabric. Her leadership has strengthened community connections, encouraged civic participation and inspired volunteers to create positive change.

Meera believes Surrey's greatest strength is its people. She is committed to delivering practical solutions that make life better for families by creating safer neighbourhoods, supporting local businesses, improving parks and community spaces, expanding opportunities for youth and seniors and ensuring responsible, accountable leadership at City Hall. With a clear vision, collaborative leadership and a proven record of service, Meera is committed to bringing people together, driving meaningful action and helping build a stronger, more inclusive and prosperous Surrey for generations to come.

“Strong communities are built when people work together with integrity, compassion and a shared commitment to serving others.”

Professional & Community Leadership

  • Nearly 30 years of federal public service
  • Bachelor of Liberal and Business Studies, Simon Fraser University
  • Founding President, Our Global Village Charitable Foundation
  • More than 30 years of community volunteerism and advocacy
  • Leadership supporting seniors, children, youth, women and vulnerable communities
  • Support for theatre, literature, language, sports and multicultural initiatives
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Cheney Cloke — Elect for Council, Safe Surrey Coalition

Elect for Council

Cheney Cloke

Cheney is a Surrey business owner, a longtime community advocate, and a parent with kids in local schools and local sports. She brings more than 20 years of experience delivering complex initiatives across the public and private sectors, including 15 years with Fraser Health Authority in senior leadership roles, where she led major transformation projects that improved services, integrated systems, and delivered measurable results for patients and families.

Cheney owns a wholesale distribution company supplying independent pet-supply retailers across Western Canada. Running a business here has given her a first hand understanding of what small business owners in this city deal with every day.

She served as Vice-Chair of the Surrey Police Board under Chair Doug McCallum, helping get the Surrey Police Service up and running from nothing and working through complex governance and community issues along the way.

Cheney is known for being straightforward and for getting things across the finish line. She is committed to a Surrey Police Service with the tools and the funding to do the job, zero percent property tax increases, SkyTrain down King George Boulevard to Newton, and new pools and community centres for the neighbourhoods that have been waiting years for them.

“I was Vice-Chair of the Surrey Police Board when Doug McCallum was Chair, and I saw his leadership firsthand as we got the Surrey Police Service up and running from nothing. That was real leadership, and I want to be on the team that brings real leadership back to City Hall.”

Committees & Community Groups

  • Surrey Police Board, Vice-Chair
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