Local MPs, MLAs, and mayor to attend ‘State of East Surrey’ Q&A
Published 4:30 am Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Representatives from all three levels of government will be in Cloverdale in March to address the “State of East Surrey.”
Hosted by the Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce, politicians will answer pre-submitted questions on a wide range of topics—from public safety and transit to international trade and healthcare—as they relate to residents that live in Campbell Heights Cloverdale and Clayton Heights. The public Q&A will be held March 18.
“It’s a dialogue—a question and answer session,” said Scott Wheatley, executive director of the Cloverdale Chamber. “It’s not meant to be confrontational. It won’t follow a debate format as it’s meant to inform the public on issues that are on the minds of residents of East Surrey.”
Wheatley said so far MPs Tamara Jansen and Ernie Klassen will attend, along with MLA’s Linda Hepner and Elenore Sturko, and Mayor Brenda Locke. MLA Brent Chapman has not yet responded to requests to attend.
He added KPU’s Harbir Dhillon will be the moderator.
Wheatley explained the State of East Surrey session will be “very informative” for attendees as they’ll be able to hear directly from decision makers. He said citizens will be able to gain insight into the challenges and opportunities facing the area.
“The last time we did something like this, it was really well received,” Wheatley added. “This will be good practice for us ahead of the civic election this fall as we’ll be doing all-candidate meetings for the election.”
Wheatley said the location for the event is still TBD, but it will be in Cloverdale.
The State of East Surrey Q&A will take place Wednesday March 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m. for registration.
Tickets are $25 for Chamber members and $45 for non-members. Visit cloverdalechamber.ca for more info or to register.
Questions for the politicians can be submitted to Wheatley via email: swheatley@cloverdalechamber.ca.