Mike Starchuk for Mayor of Surrey, BC

THANK YOU, SURREY!

Our brand-new team finished third.
That is a start, and we are building on it.

Friends,

Thank you.

Six weeks ago Imagine Surrey was a handful of people with a plan. On Saturday, our brand-new team finished third in Surrey. You did that, one door and one conversation at a time, and I could not be prouder of you.

We are not done. Surrey needs a team that works for people instead of fighting with them, and we have started building it. Over the next four years we are going to grow it, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, into the team that replaces Doug McCallum and Safe Surrey in 2030.

If you can chip in to help us build on this start, it would mean a great deal. 

It has been the honour of my life. See you out there!

Mike Starchuk
Imagine Surrey

 

 

Mike Starchuk has spent nearly his entire life in Surrey — serving, protecting, and championing the people who call the city home. From decades as a first responder, to years in elected office, Mike has dedicated his career to public service, and to ensuring Surrey is a safe, vibrant, and thriving community. Mike retired as Surrey Fire Services’ Chief Fire Prevention Officer in 2014 after 32 years of service as a first responder, firefighter, and public safety leader. His decades on the frontlines have given him a firsthand understanding of the complex challenges facing Surrey — and what the community needs to feel safe, supported, and heard. At the Surrey Fire Fighters Association, Mike championed health and safety initiatives locally and provincially. He is a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, now one of Surrey’s leading charities. Mike has also personally funded bursaries at three Surrey high schools, believing strongly in supporting young people as they pursue their goals. Mike Starchuk has spent his life on the front lines of Surrey — showing up when things go wrong, standing up for what’s right, and supporting the people who do the hard work that keeps a city running. Raised and educated in Surrey’s Newton area, Mike served 32 years with Surrey Fire Services and retired in 2014 as the City’s Chief Fire Prevention Officer. During his firefighting career, he was also deeply involved in the labour movement — serving as a Local 1271 union officer and was known as a staunch defender of firefighters’ rights — including service as a workers’ compensation advocate whom the IAFF reports helped secure more than $14 million in wages and benefits. Mike’s public service didn’t stop at the station door. He is a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, and he’s been recognized for his many community contributions, including receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. In elected office, Mike brought forward the same practical, protect-the-public mindset. He served on Surrey City Council and later as MLA for Surrey–Cloverdale. As MLA, he worked on issues that hit working families directly: public safety, health, and the cost of living. Mike served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, leading provincewide consultations on how to fund the services and infrastructure people rely on. Now, as mayoral candidate with Imagine Surrey, Mike is running to deliver a city that’s safer, faster and more affordable — because for working people, results aren’t theoretical: they’re the difference between getting ahead and falling behind. Mike’s advocacy extends province-wide through his work with the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, where he stood up for firefighters facing work-related cancers and occupational injuries. Following his retirement, Mike was named an honorary member of the organization for his years of dedication. On the national stage, Mike served the International Association of Fire Fighters as a Partnership Education Program Facilitator, one of only three Canadian firefighters selected to deliver leadership development programs across Canada and the United States. His service and ongoing dedication to the City of Surrey have been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013) and King Charles III Coronation Medal (2024). Mike was first elected to Surrey City Council in 2014. During his term, he chaired the Agriculture, Environmental, and Diversity Advisory Committees, and co-chaired the Seniors Advisory Committee. In these roles, he helped launch new farm-to-table initiatives that showcased the richness of Surrey’s Agricultural Land Reserve and strengthened local food connections. In 2020, Mike was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Cloverdale. Highlights from his tenure include: Breaking ground on Surrey’s second hospital and state-of-the-art Regional Cancer Centre, bringing the next generation of patient care closer to home. Advancing the SkyTrain expansion, connecting Cloverdale to neighbouring communities and extending rapid transit to Langley. The revival of Zappone Manor, a stalled seniors’ housing project close to Mike’s heart. By securing over $6 million from the B.C. Government, the outdated 50-unit building is now set to be replaced with 89 modern, affordable homes for seniors. During COVID-19, Mike helped protect hundreds of direct and indirect jobs at Fraser Downs by securing a $1.5 million grant — ensuring families and livelihoods remained stable during an uncertain time. While MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, Mike served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Through provincewide consultations, he gained deep insight into British Columbians’ priorities and how best to fund the services and infrastructure they need. When not working to build a better Surrey, Mike can be found cycling its busy streets and quiet farm roads — rain or shine, any month of the year. He is a proud partner, loving father , and 'Gido' — (Ukrainian for grandfather) — to his four grandkids. Mike Starchuk has spent his life on the front lines of Surrey — showing up when things go wrong, standing up for what’s right, and supporting the people who do the hard work that keeps a city running. Raised and educated in Surrey’s Newton area, Mike served 32 years with Surrey Fire Services and retired in 2014 as the City’s Chief Fire Prevention Officer. During his firefighting career, he was also deeply involved in the labour movement — serving as a Local 1271 union officer and was known as a staunch defender of firefighters’ rights — including service as a workers’ compensation advocate whom the IAFF reports helped secure more than $14 million in wages and benefits. Mike’s public service didn’t stop at the station door. He is a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, and he’s been recognized for his many community contributions, including receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. In elected office, Mike brought forward the same practical, protect-the-public mindset. He served on Surrey City Council and later as MLA for Surrey–Cloverdale. As MLA, he worked on issues that hit working families directly: public safety, health, and the cost of living. Mike served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, leading provincewide consultations on how to fund the services and infrastructure people rely on. Now, as mayoral candidate with Imagine Surrey, Mike is running to deliver a city that’s safer, faster and more affordable — because for working people, results aren’t theoretical: they’re the difference between getting ahead and falling behind. - MikeForMayor.ca Links to find out more: ImagineSurrey.com MikeStarchuk.com Mike Starchuk has spent his life on the front lines of Surrey — showing up when things go wrong, standing up for what’s right, and supporting the people who do the hard work that keeps a city running. Raised and educated in Surrey’s Newton area, Mike served 32 years with Surrey Fire Services and retired in 2014 as the City’s Chief Fire Prevention Officer. During his firefighting career, he was also deeply involved in the labour movement — serving as a Local 1271 union officer and was known as a staunch defender of firefighters’ rights — including service as a workers’ compensation advocate whom the IAFF reports helped secure more than $14 million in wages and benefits. Mike’s public service didn’t stop at the station door. He is a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, and he’s been recognized for his many community contributions, including receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal. In elected office, Mike brought forward the same practical, protect-the-public mindset. He served on Surrey City Council and later as MLA for Surrey–Cloverdale. As MLA, he worked on issues that hit working families directly: public safety, health, and the cost of living. Mike served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, leading provincewide consultations on how to fund the services and infrastructure people rely on. Now, as mayoral candidate with Imagine Surrey, Mike is running to deliver a city that’s safer, faster and more affordable — because for working people, results aren’t theoretical: they’re the difference between getting ahead and falling behind. - MikeForMayor.ca

Mike Starchuk is running to be the Mayor of Surrey.

Mike’s Bio:

Mike Starchuk has spent nearly his entire life in Surrey — serving, protecting, and championing the people who call the city home. From decades as a first responder, to years in elected office, Mike has dedicated his career to public service, and to ensuring Surrey is a safe, vibrant, and thriving community.

Mike retired as Surrey Fire Services’ Chief Fire Prevention Officer in 2014 after 32 years of service as a first responder, firefighter, and public safety leader. His decades on the frontlines have given him a firsthand understanding of the complex challenges facing Surrey — and what the community needs to feel safe, supported, and heard.

 

Mike Starchuk is Imagine Surrey’s Mayoral Candidate for Surrey, BC, in the upcoming 2026 civic election. 

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Imagine Surrey has assembled a diverse, talented, and community-involved team.

 

At the Surrey Fire Fighters Association, Mike championed health and safety initiatives locally and provincially. He is a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, now one of Surrey’s leading charities. Mike has also personally funded bursaries at three Surrey high schools, believing strongly in supporting young people as they pursue their goals.

Mike’s advocacy extends provincewide through his work with the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, where he stood up for firefighters facing work-related cancers and occupational injuries. Following his retirement, Mike was named an honorary member of the organization for his years of dedication.

On the national stage, Mike served the International Association of Fire Fighters as a Partnership Education Program Facilitator, one of only three Canadian firefighters selected to deliver leadership development programs across Canada and the United States.

 

Find out more:

Find out about the Imagine Surrey slate, their shared vision, and how to support them: ImagineSurrey.ca

Find out more about Mike, and his decades of involvement in Surrey, BC: MikeStarchuk.com 

 

The Imagine Surrey team:

Imagine Surrey’s Mayoral candidate:

Mike Starchuk

Imagine Surrey’s Mayoral candidate 2026

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Mike Starchuk has spent his life on the front lines of Surrey — showing up when things go wrong, standing up for what’s right, and supporting the people who do the hard work that keeps a city running.

To find out more about Mike, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here:  ImagineSurrey.ca

 

 

 

 

Ollie the Campaign Doggo

Imagine Surrey’s Director of Pawsitivity, & Very Good Boy!

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Ollie is the canine in charge of NOT dropping any balls… EVER!

To find out more about Ollie, and the ACTUAL Imagine Surrey team, please click here:  ImagineSurrey.ca

 

 

 

Mike Starchuk has spent nearly his entire life in Surrey — serving, protecting, and championing the people who call the city home. From decades as a first responder, to years in elected office, Mike has dedicated his career to public service, and to ensuring Surrey is a safe, vibrant, and thriving community. Mike retired as Surrey Fire Services’ Chief Fire Prevention Officer in 2014 after 32 years of service as a first responder, firefighter, and public safety leader. His decades on the frontlines have given him a firsthand understanding of the complex challenges facing Surrey — and what the community needs to feel safe, supported, and heard. Mike Starchuk is the Mayoral Candidate for the City of Surrey, in the upcoming 2026 civic election, leading the Imagine Surrey team. Mike Starchuk - Imagine Surrey Mayoral Candidate 2026, Mike Starchuk Imagine Surrey, Imagine Surrey Candidate Mike Starchuk, Imagine Surrey's Mayor Candidate Mike Starchuk, Mike Starchuk Imagine Surrey Mayor Candidate, Mike Starchuk Imagine Surrey's Candidate for Mayor, 2026 Surrey Mayor Candidate Mike Starchuk, Mike Starchuk Imagine Surrey's 2026 Mayoral candidate, Mike Starchuk for Surrey City Mayor, Mike Starchuk for Surrey Mayor, Mike Starchuk leads the Imagine Surrey team, Mike Starchuk leads the Imagine Surrey slate, Mike Starchuk Surrey, Surrey's Mike Starchuk, Surrey’s Mike Starchuk, Mike Starchuk running for Surrey City Hall, Mike Starchuk Surrey BC, Surrey BC Mike Starchuk, Mike Starchuk of Surrey. Mike Starchuk - Imagine Surrey's Mayoral candidate - MikeForMayor.ca

 

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