Same Challenges. Different Priorities. Your Vote.

What do Abbotsford’s candidates agree on — and where do their priorities differ?

Ahead of the October 17 municipal election, The Patrika asked candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School Trustee three important questions: What matters most? What needs to change? And how should difficult decisions be made?

Their answers reveal common concerns, but also different approaches to Abbotsford’s future.

MAYOR | Different Approaches to Leadership

Infrastructure, public safety, and responsible leadership are recurring themes. But approaches differ — from accelerating construction and strengthening accountability to advancing long-term plans and government partnerships.

CITY COUNCIL | What Comes First?

Public safety, recreation, infrastructure, housing, and growth appear throughout the responses.

The bigger difference is how candidates would prioritize spending. Should the City invest sooner in new amenities, focus on maintaining existing infrastructure, or place greater emphasis on controlling costs?

SCHOOL TRUSTEE | What Does Student Success Look Like?

Candidates highlight academic achievement, classroom resources, student well-being, and school safety.

Some emphasize literacy and numeracy, while others prioritize additional classroom support, mental health, parental involvement, or preparing students for future careers.

EXPLORE THE CANDIDATE RESPONSES

What matters most to you?

Select a category below to read the three questions and explore candidates’ answers in their own words.

Your community. Your priorities. Your vote.

The summaries highlight themes from candidate responses and do not represent endorsements or rankings. Readers are encouraged to review the complete answers.