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Demand mayors to pass new transit on Oct 7

October 2, 2011 | Paul Hillsdon

The future of TransLink and its latest plans for transit expansion will come to a head this week when a supplemental funding package comes to the Mayor’s Council for its final vote.

The funding plan consists of a 2 cent … Read More

What are Surrey’s most pressing issues? [poll]

August 23, 2011 | Paul Hillsdon

With the municipal election just a few months away, politicians and interest groups will soon be presenting their visions for the future of Surrey. In the spirit of direct democracy, I thought I’d present the question to you directly: What … Read More

‘Vote Anywhere’ in November’s elections

March 8, 2011 | Paul Hillsdon

The City of Surrey is introducing a new ‘Vote Anywhere’ scheme that hopes to boost voter turnout by making the process simpler and easier for the public.

In previous elections, each voter had a designated voting division. … Read More

Watts champions online voting

January 12, 2011 | Paul Hillsdon

According to a story from the Vancouver Sun, Surrey and Vancouver are studying the introduction of online voting, a move that could have significant repercussions for voter turnout, citizen engagement, and democratic reform across the country.

“It’s clear that … Read More

Veterans vs. new blood for City Council [poll]

October 5, 2010 | Paul Hillsdon

Judy Higginbotham’s planned return to civic politics raises some important questions about the makeup of City Council, as well as democracy in Surrey.

Her comments to the Surrey Leader underline a long held concept about winning civic elections in the … Read More