Rupi Kanda-Rajwan was elected in 2022 as Abbotsford’s first Punjabi woman School Board Trustee and is now running for Abbotsford City Council in 2026. With a Master of Education from the University of British Columbia, she brings experience, compassion, and practical leadership to public service. Rupi is currently the only Punjabi woman candidate running for Council. Her priorities include managing responsible growth, streamlining permit processes, and maintaining financial discipline while protecting essential services and infrastructure. She is committed to transparent, accountable, and collaborative leadership for a stronger, more inclusive Abbotsford.