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Candidate Profile: Intikhab Ahmed’s Practical Vision for Surrey
9-22-2026
After 36 years as a resident of Surrey, BC, Intikhab Ahmed is running for City Council. His platform focuses on practical solutions to address key challenges affecting local families, small businesses, students, and vulnerable residents. Built on fiscal responsibility, youth opportunity, and transparent governance, his vision aims to deliver measurable progress across every neighborhood in Surrey.
Platform Priorities
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Economic Relief & Local Business Support: Work toward freezing commercial property taxes and implementing a 4% reduction over four years through prudent municipal budgeting. Seek operational efficiencies to ease financial pressure on local enterprise and protect taxpayers from unnecessary costs.
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Youth Empowerment & Student Support: Develop strong career pathways from education to local employment by partnering with employers and educational institutions. Advocate for a 50% transit-fare discount for post-secondary students and work toward free access to municipal recreation facilities through sustainable funding models.
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Housing Security & Community Safety: Support targeted municipal solutions for housing affordability and homelessness. Address substance-use challenges through proactive drug prevention, youth job creation, and meaningful community engagement that keeps neighborhoods safe for families and seniors.
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Transit & Infrastructure Expansion: Champion regional rapid transit growth, improve intercity road networks, and optimize local transportation infrastructure to relieve severe traffic congestion and support continuous economic expansion.
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Fiscal Accountability & Municipal Oversight: Demand complete financial transparency on major municipal projects. Conduct a thorough review of expenditures, timelines, and value delivered regarding the transition between the RCMP and the Surrey Police Service to guarantee stronger oversight for future public spending.
Intikhab Ahmed offers a practical, results-driven voice focused on listening to residents, investing responsibly in infrastructure, and ensuring full accountability at City Hall.
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