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Thank you, New Westminster!Congratulations to all the candidates elected in New Westminster's municipal election. We rem...
10/18/2026

Thank you, New Westminster!

Congratulations to all the candidates elected in New Westminster's municipal election. We remain committed to the values that brought our team together: people-first politics for an affordable, livable, and sustainable city.

While the results are not what we hoped for, we are humbled and proud of the support Community First received. More than 10,000 of you showed up by donating, volunteering, or voting. Thank you to every volunteer who contributed to this campaign, and to the 45% of voters who cast their ballot for Patrick Johnstone for Mayor.

To our candidates who were not elected, Bereket Kebede, Dalia Al-Hussaini, Peter Jorgensen, and Kane Tse for Council, and Junior Chuang, Michelle Hak Hepburn, Jeremy Perry, and Paul Romein for School Board: we believe in you. You put your names forward because you wanted to make a positive impact on our community, and you were working toward a better New West long before your name was on a ballot. Thank you for believing in this city and sharing in Community First's values.

To Patrick Johnstone and Jaimie McEvoy: thank you for your years of service to New Westminster, Jaimie as a councillor since 2008 and Patrick at the Council table and as Mayor. The city we see today would not be possible without the two of you championing progressive policies. Patrick would be the first to say it was never about him, it was "us."

To Tasha Henderson, re-elected to Council, and Mary Trentadue, elected to the School Board: congratulations. Community First stands behind you as you champion progressive policies for New Westminster.

We all need a little rest, and then we'll be inviting you to help plan what comes next. If you'd like to be part of it, sign up for our newsletter at www.communityfirstnw.ca

10/18/2026

Haven't voted yet? Drop what you're doing and head to the nearest polling station! Voting closes at 8PM tonight.

đź“Ť Find the polling station near you:
Queen Elizabeth Elementary School
Connaught Heights Elementary School
Lord Tweedsmuir Elementary School
Lord Kelvin Elementary School
St. Barnabas Anglican Church
Century House
Fraser River Middle School
Anvil Centre
Ecole Qayqayt Elementary School
The Armoury
Herbert Spencer Elementary School
Glenbrook Middle School
F.W. Howay Elementary School
Skwo:wech Elementary School
Sapperton Pensioners Hall

It's election day in New West. 🗳️Voting is open today from 8am to 8pm. Decisions about our parks, homes, schools, and st...
10/17/2026

It's election day in New West. 🗳️

Voting is open today from 8am to 8pm. Decisions about our parks, homes, schools, and streets get made by whoever shows up. Your vote matters, and it's the last day to have your say.

Grab a neighbour, head to your polling place, and make your voice heard. Find where to vote, voter link: https://www.communityfirstnw.ca/vote

People-first politics for New Westminster.

10/17/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday Oct 17 from 8am to 8pm, is election day in New West. 🗳️

Make your plan now: when you're going, how you're getting there, who's coming with you. Your vote counts.

Find where, when, and what to bring in our voter info page: https://www.communityfirstnw.ca/vote

People-first politics for New Westminster. Vote the whole team.

Thank you Neil Salmond for endorsing Junior Chuang, a member of our Community First team!“As a fellow Quayside dad and W...
10/16/2026

Thank you Neil Salmond for endorsing Junior Chuang, a member of our Community First team!

“As a fellow Quayside dad and Walking School Bus volunteer, I’ve seen Junior Chuang’s commitment to our neighborhood firsthand. Like the whole Community First slate, Junior brings a positive and constructive approach to getting things done. With strong public sector experience and the passion of a father of three, he’s definitely getting my vote for School Board”

Remember to vote Patrick Johnstone and Community First on the final day to vote in the municipal election October 17th.

Thank you Elliot Rossiter for endorsing Dalia Al-Hussaini, a member of our Community First team!“Dalia combines a deep s...
10/16/2026

Thank you Elliot Rossiter for endorsing Dalia Al-Hussaini, a member of our Community First team!

“Dalia combines a deep sense of empathy with a practical vision of how to address challenges facing our city. She is a genuine listener: I’ve witnessed how she gives the gift of her undivided attention to members of the community and works across differences to solve problems. With her expertise in urban planning, project management, and dialogue facilitation, and her deep love for this community, Dalia will make an exceptional city councillor. I’m very happy to endorse her candidacy.”

Remember to vote Patrick Johnstone and Community First on the final day to vote in the municipal election October 17th.

10/15/2026

Patrick Johnstone and the Community First team are committed to putting our Community First!

“I love how this community shows up for each other with cooperation and compassion. There is still more work to do and now is not the time to turn back.”

October 17th is the LAST day you can vote in the municipal election!

Vote for Patrick Johnstone and the Community First team!

Thank you Noah for endorsing Patrick Johnstone, and our Community First team!“I support Patrick because he genuinely car...
10/15/2026

Thank you Noah for endorsing Patrick Johnstone, and our Community First team!

“I support Patrick because he genuinely cares about people in the community and has helpful and honest conversations with youth.”

Remember to vote Patrick Johnstone and Community First on the final day to vote in the municipal election October 17th.

October 17th is the LAST day you can vote in the municipal election!Have you made your plan to vote?You can visit our we...
10/15/2026

October 17th is the LAST day you can vote in the municipal election!

Have you made your plan to vote?

You can visit our website linked in our bio to see which voting location is closest to you and so you can make a plan to vote for Patrick Johnstone and Community First!

Visit: communityfirstnw.ca/vote to help make your vote plan!

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