Doug McCallum today issued a critical statement regarding Mayor Brenda Locke’s performance, asserting that she has achieved little for the residents of Surrey. McCallum accuses Mayor Locke of taking credit for initiatives that were set in motion by the Safe Surrey Coalition, such as the 80th Ave road improvements, the widening of 32nd Ave, and Cloverdale Arena ice rinks.
“During our term, significant projects like the 80th Ave and 32nd Ave improvements, and the Cloverdale Arena ice rinks, were initiated,” McCallum stated. “It’s disheartening to see Mayor Locke claim these achievements as her own when in fact she voted against them as a Councillor.”
McCallum also criticized Locke for voting against the City Budgets that funded these projects when she was a councillor. He highlights her “major achievements” in her first year as mayor, marked by a 400% tax increase from 2.5% to 12.5%, wasting $100M equivalent to $266,000 taxpayer dollars per day opposing the Surrey police transition, cancellation of Preliminary Layout Approvals (PLAs) for approved housing projects, and denying more than 2000 housing unit applications during a housing crisis.
“The Safe Surrey Coalition’s administration marked a period of significant progress, now being undone,” McCallum added. “Surrey’s residents deserve leadership that builds upon, not undermines, our past achievements.” He further pointed out the inaction regarding the Newton Recreation Centre, a project initiated under his leadership with a $100M site acquisition. “It has been 14 months with no progress on this vital community centre. Mayor Locke and her council are blatantly ignoring Newton’s needs, playing politics at the expense of our community.” McCallum rates Mayor Locke’s first year in office as an F-, signaling a significant departure from the city’s previously progressive direction.
By: Media Contact: Doug McCallum
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