About Mike
Cloverdale is my home!
For the past four years, it has been my great privilege to serve the Constituents of Surrey-Cloverdale, and represent you in Victoria, as your MLA.
In that time, we have accomplished a lot… we provided funding, and broke ground on a second Surrey Hospital, right here in Cloverdale. It will have a leading-edge Regional Cancer Centre, and represent the next generation of patient care. The NDP Government invested over $900 million in Surrey Schools, creating 8,240 new seats for students, along with new playgrounds, school upgrades, and improved resources for teachers. We are connecting Cloverdale to neighbouring communities, by expanding the Skytrain, so it connects communities from Vancouver to Langley.
Perhaps most dear to my heart, we have been able to aid, support, and foster many projects in our community, each will create ripples that will carry on, for many years to come.
We have also helped to advance other larger projects. Two that stand out, are Zappone Manor – a subsidized senior’s housing project, that had stalled. 
The BC Government stepped up and provided over $6 million to cover the funding shortfall, and we now look forward to the outdated 50 unit residence being replaced by a brand new building, with units for 89 seniors. During COVID, we were able to support and save between 130 and 150 direct and indirect jobs, at Harness Racing BC, by providing financial assistance. Harness Racing BC was looking for a 2 million dollar loan, and I was please to provide them with a 1.5 million dollar grant.
Before I became a Member of the Legislative Assembly, I served four years as a Surrey City Councillor. I enjoyed the opportunity to work hard on behalf of our City, make positive changes in the residential recovery home business, where we cleared out the predatory recovery houses, and supported those businesses who were providing legitimate services to those who were struggling with substance use problems.
Prior to that, I started my career as a Surrey Fire Fighter, and worked with Surrey Fire Services as a first responder, firefighter, and public safety figure for 32 years. I ended my Fire Service as the Chief Fire Prevention Officer for the City of Surrey.
During my time with the Surrey Fire Fighters’ Association, I was active with health and safety initiatives, both in the city, and across the province. I am one of the four founding members of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society — one of the leading charities in Surrey.
I am proud to be a resident of Cloverdale.
Now, and into the future, you can rest assured that I will continue to work to build our community… where we, together… live, work, and play!
