- Lifelong New Westminster resident, New Westminster Secondary School graduate and Massey Heights neighbour.
- Former coach with New Westminster Hyack football and New Westminster Royals.
- Founder of the NWSS Lifting Club, and a powerlifter with Team Canada.
- Volunteered at Fraser River and Glenbrook middle schools.
- Advocates for inclusive, accessible and well-resourced schools with expanded athletics and extracurricular opportunities.
- Focused on stronger student supports, government-funded learning and educational assessments, and responsible capacity planning.
Lucas Steele is a lifelong New Westminster resident, New Westminster Secondary School graduate and Massey Heights neighbour who would bring a young voice and firsthand youth mentorship experience to the school board. With deep roots in local education, athletics and recreation, Lucas is a former New Westminster Hyack football coach, New Westminster Royals coach and founder of the NWSS Lifting Club. He has worked with children and youth from elementary through high school while volunteering at Fraser River and Glenbrook middle schools.
As a powerlifter for Team Canada, Lucas understands the role that physical activity, mentorship and belonging can play in building confidence, discipline, mental health and wellness. He believes students should have equal access to education, athletics and extracurricular opportunities regardless of family income or background.
Lucas is committed to inclusive, accessible and well-resourced schools that reflect the needs of students, families and a growing community. His priorities include advocating for government-funded learning and educational assessments, improving student supports, and planning responsibly for school capacity in one of Canada’s densest cities.