UDI Fraser Valley Event: 8th Annual Mayors Panel Luncheon

EVENT PHOTOS

With the first year of the 4-year term now in the books, please join us for our 8^th annual Fraser Valley Mayors Panel. We will discuss key issues and priorities related to approval timelines, development fees and charges, affordable housing, rental housing, and transportation.

BIOS

COUNCILLOR LINDA ANNIS - City of Surrey

I have been a proud resident of Surrey for the past 18 years. I am currently the Executive Director of Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers. I have held several senior marketing and communications roles in the corporate and not for profit sector. I am passionate about my work within the community. I apply my insights gained from my diverse experience to firstly recognize the needs and secondly address those needs within the City. I am honoured to have received the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal for my volunteer service.

MAYOR HENRY BRAUN - City of Abbotsford
Henry has been an Abbotsford resident for practically his entire life and was the co-owner, President and CEO of Abbotsford-based Pacific Northern Rail Contractors Corp until his retirement in 2003. Henry was also involved with companies that developed and owned commercial, industrial and residential income-producing real estate properties. As a long-time Abbotsford businessman, he is enjoying the opportunity to put his years of business experience to work for the City of Abbotsford and its residents. Henry was first elected as Mayor of Abbotsford in 2014, and is now serving his second term.

MAYOR JACK FROESE - Township of Langley

Re-elected to office in 2018, Mayor Jack Froese is currently serving his second term as Mayor.
For 37 years, Mayor Jack Froese has lived, worked, and raised a family in Langley, and was a successful business owner and farmer.
Through responsible, accountable leadership, Mayor Froese works in cooperation with Council, other elected officials, and members of the community to ensure the Township of Langley remains a thriving residential and business destination.
With a vision for enhanced economic activity and job creation, improved transportation, and safe, well-serviced communities, he is dedicated to providing an exceptional quality of life for those who live and work in the Township, now and in the future.
 
MAYOR KEN POPOVE - City of Chilliwack​
Mayor Ken Popove has been serving the Chilliwack community as a Councillor since December 2011 and then as Mayor since November 2018. Mayor Popove is a long-time Chilliwack resident and established business owner. Long before his involvement on City Council, Mayor Popove invested in the community through his work with the BIA and by supporting local community events, such as Party in the Park, Village Classic Car Show and the Rotary Christmas Parade.
 
MAYOR VAL VAN DEN BROEK - City of Langley