Mayor Brenda Locke
SURREY – City of Surrey Mayor, Brenda Locke, recently delivered her 2025 State of the City Address at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel on May 14, citing plans to build the community that is projected to be the first BC city to reach a population of one million.
“Surrey’s future shines bright, driven by bold ideas and continuous progress,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “Building on the resilient spirit of our community, we are investing in world-class facilities such as a 10,000-seat arena in City Centre, expanding our transportation and rapid transit network, leading innovation in healthcare and advancing a comprehensive Surrey 2050 growth strategy. As our city enters a new era, our vision is for a community where opportunity, diversity, and innovation flourish side by side—a city where everyone matters. Together, we are building a Surrey that is vibrant, inclusive, and ready to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow.”
According to the City of Surrey press release, the Mayor highlighted Surrey’s positive growth, as well as ambitious future plans including the construction of a new 10,000-seat arena to transform Surrey’s entertainment and recreation landscape as well as the completion of the $132 million Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex, the revitalization of the Cloverdale Fairgrounds and Town Centre and the $66 million expansion of Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre.
The City of Surrey plans to create a new Healthcare Administrator role to champion innovative health initiatives and collaborate with local health authorities, community organizations and others.
In anticipation of growth, 6,297 new homes were approved in 2024, as well as the announced Gateway Project expected to bring 1,800 housing units to the downtown area.
A comparatively modest tax increase was said to allow the addition of 25 police officers and 20 firefighters.
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