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Surrey First launch brings status quo agenda

With the launch of their campaign for November’s municipal elections, Surrey First presented a status quo agenda with a priority focus on safety, transportation, and jobs. As compared to their 2008 election platform, two so-called “Issues” have disappeared from their … Continue reading

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Surrey First targets Bose with Bruce Hayne appointment

Surrey First, Mayor Watts’ coalition of incumbents, officially launched its campaign for this November’s municipal elections last night. The big news of the kickoff was the addition of Bruce Hayne to the party’s slate. Until now, Surrey First has essentially … Continue reading

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Marvin Hunt, Bruce Hayne expected to join Surrey First

According to The Now, Marvin Hunt, former SET councillor and the lone independent on Council, is expected to join Mayor Watts’ Surrey First slate. He would be the last of the former SET councillors to join Watts’ team, earlier defections by Linda … Continue reading

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Civic candidates for November 15th

The list of the City’s civic candidates for the municipal elections has been released.  Mayor Watts, Dianne (Surrey First) Weisenberger, Murray Councillor Bhandari, Jag Bose, Bob (SCC) Gill, Rina (SCC) Gill, Tom (Surrey First) Hepner, Linda (Surrey First) Hillsdon, Paul … Continue reading

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Villeneuve joins Surrey First

In a move that’s been expected for some time, Coun. Judy Villeneuve has joined the mayor’s political coalition.It’s a coup for Mayor Dianne Watts’ fledgling Surrey First, which has succeeded where other parties have not. The Surrey Electors Team, which … Continue reading

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