The Tri-City News sent questionnaires to each candidate in the 2022 civic election to learn more about who they are, why they are campaigning and what are the issues that matter most to them.
Candidates are being published to our website in alphabetical order.
Harvey Su
- Age: 51
- Years as a Coquitlam resident: 15
- Occupation: Business owner
- Most recent civic/volunteer work? Eagle Ridge Hospital emergency expansion
- Website: harveysu.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 604-816-9198
- Twitter/Facebook/Instagram: @HarveyHwSu
Why are you running for public office?
"I have been in Coquitlam for the past 15 years. My wife Yvonne and I are raising our two daughters Tiffany and Eadlin here. Tiffany once said that 'Coquitlam is the most beautiful city in the world' and I couldn’t agree more. I love Coquitlam. I believe that I can bring my business skill and more diversity to the city council and make some positive changes in our community. And because of my Chinese heritage, I can be a better liaison between the city and the Chinese community, which is the largest visible minority group in Coquitlam."
What’s your No. 1 issue and why?
"I hope to enable a better transit system and bridge Coquitlam with more opportunities. I am advocating for the expansion of the unidirectional rush hour only West Coast Express service to a full commuter rail service operating seven days a week. I believe a bigger West Coast Express service can be a driving engine for the recovery of the local economy and encourage more people to use public transportation, thus reducing carbon emission, creating more local jobs, helping with housing affordability, and transforming our bedroom community into an integrated city where our residents can live, work and recreate."
