What we stand for
A New Direction for New Westminster
Together, we will make our city vibrant, clean, and safe again
We are a diverse team united by a passion for responsible local government. When elected, we will form a city and school board government that listens and acts on what we hear, is accountable, and focused on the core local services we all use every day.
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Together, We will
Make our city safe again through a comprehensive program of enforcement, cleaning, and support for the most vulnerable.
Ensure the city operates with a realistic budget, focused on the core services we all depend on.
Revive our neglected amenities and infrastructure - from sports fields to roads.
Revitalize downtown and our business districts.
Put you at the center of every decision.
Focus on parks and green space.
Tackle over-crowded schools.
Be practical and measured.
The platform
Addressing the Core Issues of Our Community
We are running to restore accountability at City Hall, support local businesses, strengthen neighbourhoods, and invest in vibrant streets, public spaces, infrastructure, and services that make our city work.
Accountable local government
We will bring practical leadership, accountability and responsiveness to our city. We will restore confidence in the council by operating transparently and addressing the concerns of business owners and residents promptly and with concrete actions.
NWP Launches ‘New West Works’ Economic Plan Focused on Affordability, Accountability, and Downtown Revitalization
Fiscal Responsibility
Our ‘New West Works’ policy is an economic and affordability-focused initiative to support local businesses, restore fiscal responsibility, revitalize the downtown and strengthen the city’s economy. We will create a new Financial Accountability and Budget Oversight Committee to strengthen transparency and heighten public confidence in our city’s finances.
NWP Launches ‘New West Works’ Economic Plan Focused on Affordability, Accountability, and Downtown Revitalization
Safer, more welcoming New West
We will launch a comprehensive set of non-policing initiatives to increase the vibrancy of our public spaces, enhance safety, support the most vulnerable in our city and clean things up. We will hire at least 12 new Community Enforcement and Safety Officers, triple the city’s investment in the On the Street program for the homeless, reinvigorate local business opportunities, and launch a VIP ‘Vibrancy Invites People’ initiative to bring more street entertainers, public art, performances and cultural activities into our public spaces.
NWP launches plan for Safer, Cleaner, and More Welcoming Neighbourhoods
Active New West
Our Active New West platform will make New Westminster more connected and livable by expanding parks, recreation, sports facilities and public spaces that keep pace with a growing city. That means rebuilding the pier, improving fields and recreation facilities, protecting and expanding park space, keeping recreation affordable, and creating more opportunities for people of all ages to play, gather and belong.
NWP launches Active New West plan for better recreation, parks, and sports facilities.
Traffic, transport, and trains
We will get the basics right by investing in well-maintained roads, smarter traffic management, reliable water and sewer infrastructure, dependable garbage and recycling collection, and modern street lighting that improves safety and everyday service. We will advocate for practical steps to reduce the impact of train noise on residents, while delivering efficient, accountable and high-quality municipal services for everyone in New Westminster.
NWP releases Moving Forward New West transportation plan
Revitalized downtown & business districts
We will set the conditions in place for local businesses to thrive. We will revitalize the downtown core and eliminate the 3.5% electricity surcharge, patio fees, high business license fees, ad business applications fees. We will pilot new, lower-cost micro-retail opportunities along Columbia Street, using decoratively wrapped shipping containers. Our VIP (Vibrancy Invites People) initiative will bring more street entertainers, public art, performances, and cultural activities to key commercial streets ad public spaces.
NWP Launches ‘New West Works’ Economic Plan Focused on Affordability, Accountability, and Downtown Revitalization
NWP launches plan for Safer, Cleaner, and More Welcoming Neighbourhoods
Responsible growth & complete communities
We will make growth work for New Westminster by ensuring new housing comes with the parks, schools, transportation, services and infrastructure residents need. That means building complete communities, protecting neighbourhood character, revitalizing downtown and making City Hall faster, more responsive and easier to deal with.
NWP launches plan to build complete communities
Greener New West
Our Greener New West platform will protect our local environment and prepare New Westminster for the impacts of climate change through practical action that strengthens neighbourhoods and delivers measurable results. That means improving flood resilience, expanding the urban tree canopy, protecting and adding green space, making City operations cleaner, investing wisely, and building healthier, cooler communities for the future.
NWP launches A Greener New West plan for practical environmental action
Celebrate New West
From live music in Hyack Square to fireworks over the Fraser River, a reimagined Columbia District and more places for local artists to create and be seen, the New Westminster Progressives have released Celebrate New West — a plan to put more colour, energy and civic pride into public life across the city.
NWP unveils Celebrate New West plan to light up streets, stages and the Fraser River waterfront
Commitment to Queensborough
The New Westminster Progressives have released their Commitment to Queensborough, an eight-point plan focused on the distinct needs of one of New Westminster’s most unique and fast-growing communities.
The plan responds to priorities Queensborough residents have raised with NWP candidates, including traffic congestion, safer streets, drainage and road maintenance, better recreation facilities, school access, community safety and a stronger local voice in city decisions.
NWP commits to practical action for Queensborough
Commitment to Downtown
Downtown should be one of New Westminster’s greatest success stories. At the very centre of Metro Vancouver, it has everything needed in a thriving regional destination – history, culture, waterfront, transit, residents, and local businesses. The New Westminster Progressives’ Commitment to Downtown is a coordinated plan to bring the city’s heart back to life.
NWP launches Commitment to Downtown
Commitment to Seniors
The New Westminster Progressives have released Age Well New West, a commitment to help more older adults remain independent, connected and supported in the neighbourhoods they call home. Age Well New West includes practical steps such as neighbourhood accessibility reviews, more benches and shaded rest areas, support for accessible housing, stronger partnerships with Century House and seniors’ organizations, and wellness check programs during extreme weather and other emergencies.
NWP commits to helping residents age well in New Westminster
Heritage Plan
The New Westminster Progressives have released Heritage Plan: Distinctly New West, a commitment to protect New Westminster’s heritage while welcoming new housing, new neighbours and continued growth. The plan commits an NWP Council to deliver a comprehensive Heritage Plan within its first 18 months, modernize the City’s approach to heritage preservation, strengthen resident input, recognize the full diversity of New Westminster’s heritage and build on heritage as an economic asset.
NWP commits to protecting New Westminster’s heritage as the city grows
Stronger Together New West
The New Westminster Progressives have released Stronger Together, a community-focused platform to help build a more caring, connected and resilient New Westminster. The plan starts with a simple idea: strong communities are built when neighbours help neighbours — and when we are ready to face emergencies together.
NWP launches Stronger Together plan to build a more caring and prepared New Westminster
100-Day Plan
The New Westminster Progressives are ready to govern. NWP launched Ready to Govern: Our First 100 Days, a plan setting out 15 actions a NWP Council will begin immediately after being elected, focused on tax relief, safer streets, cleaner neighbourhoods, stronger core services and practical fixes residents can see.
NWP ready to govern on Day One with 100-day plan
The platform
Addressing the Core Issues of Our Schools
Our focus is clear – we will build more, safer and supportive schools, put students first, and plan ahead for a growing New Westminster. That work depends on trusted leadership that makes clear decisions with transparency, spends responsibly, advocates for fair funding, and strengthens partnerships with families, students, staff, Indigenous communities, the City, and community partners.
Building and learning for the future
We will fight for the classroom space New Westminster students need. That means pushing for new schools, classroom additions, fewer portables, and better conditions in the portables still in use. We will connect school planning with housing growth, transportation needs, and climate resilience, so families are not left waiting while enrolment rises. Every child deserves a safe, modern, well-equipped school that is easier to get to and built for the future.
Student success & well-being
We will put student success at the centre of every decision. That means strengthening literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, confidence, and well-being, while making sure every student has the support they need to learn and belong. We will champion inclusive classrooms, well-rounded programs, future-ready opportunities in areas like digital literacy, STEM, arts, athletics, trades, and leadership, and the school teams who help students reach their full potential.
Safe, healthy and inclusive schools
We will work to make every school safe, welcoming, healthy, and ready for learning. Families deserve confidence that schools are clean, well cared for, prepared for emergencies, and able to respond to bullying, online safety concerns, and mental health needs. We will strengthen safety planning, support more wellness services, promote respectful and inclusive school communities, and create clearer ways for families to raise concerns and get timely answers.
Collaborative & transparent leadership
Put students first in every decision, communicate openly and accessibly, spend responsibly, advocate for fair funding, and strengthen partnerships with families, caregivers, students, staff, Indigenous communities, the City, and community partners.