Restore Burnaby Alliance
Restore Burnaby Alliance
Burnaby First
A Creative Entrepreneur, Dedicated Family Man
Born and raised in Greater Vancouver, Daniel moved to Burnaby a decade ago to raise his family, drawn to its urban energy and natural spaces. Over the past ten years, he has witnessed both the promise and pressures facing local families—from rising living costs to the strains of rapid overdevelopment.
As co-founder of Burnaby First and with over 20 years of branding experience, Daniel solves problems by bringing people together and balancing creative ideas with practical solutions. He is dedicated to representing families, young adults, and residents who want a thriving community.
Daniel believes effective local government requires sound planning and fiscal responsibility to ensure property taxes do not overburden residents and businesses. Inspired by Burnaby’s potential, he is ready to bring his energy and commitment to making a meaningful difference.
Contact information
Website: bio.site/Danchen
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-858-7888
Social media
Instagram: @danielktchen
Facebook: @mr.danchen
X: @danielktchen
Burnaby has been my home for over 30 years. My spouse and I raised our two children here, surrounded by family, friends, and neighbours. We’ve put down deep roots in this community. We’re proud to call Burnaby home. I am an experienced leader, entrepreneur, and community builder. I earned my Engineering degree from UBC and served as a School Governor, non-profit board member, and director with Fortune 500 and mid-sized companies. I also founded a technology company. For more than a decade, I have devoted my time to community service, supporting cultural and heritage organizations. I currently serve on Burnaby’s Public Art Committee. As an independent candidate for Council, I bring practical leadership, community-building experience, and independent thinking. I believe in listening, finding common ground, and working together to build Burnaby’s future while preserving the community spirit.
Contact information
Website: larrychinburnaby.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-994-6670
Social media
Instagram: @larrychinburnaby
Facebook: @larrychinburnaby
New Burnaby
Avtar Dhinsa is a longtime Burnaby resident, lawyer, educator, husband, and father. He moved to Burnaby as a child and attended Marlborough Elementary, Nelson Elementary, McPherson Junior High, and Burnaby South Secondary before completing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a law degree at UBC.
For nearly three decades, Avtar has practised law exclusively in Burnaby, helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate real-life legal problems. He also teaches business law and real estate law at Acsenda School of Management and lectures for real estate professionals across Canada.
Avtar is running for Burnaby City Council because he believes residents deserve practical, thoughtful, and accountable local leadership. He brings legal experience, teaching experience, strong community roots, and a problem-solving mindset to public service. His focus is on listening carefully, speaking plainly, and working constructively to help Burnaby remain livable, fair, and opportunity-driven for families, seniors, and local businesses.
Contact information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-715-9400
Social media
Instagram: @avtardhinsa
Restore Burnaby Alliance
Rocky Dong is a dedicated more than 20-year Burnaby resident, prestigious educator, and entrepreneur. He holds a Computer Science degree alongside professional Cisco CCNA, CCNP, and Microsoft MCSE certifications. With over two decades of experience in Canada’s education sector, Rocky possesses the unique leadership skills and business acumen needed to guide our municipality.
As a dedicated community volunteer and food bank donor, his commitment to public service is proven. Notably, he earned the highest votes among all independent candidates during the 2022 Burnaby election.
Rocky advocates for job creation, enhanced community safety, and senior and unfortunate people supportive housing. He advocate property right and protecting environments. To tackle affordability,he advocate to freeze property taxes increase for the next four years. He opposes drug-use housing developments and major infrastructure projects built without proper community consultation. Choose proven dedication. Vote Rocky Dong for Burnaby City Council.
Contact information
Website: restoreburnaby.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-801-9723
Social media
Instagram: @restoreburnaby
Facebook: @restoreburnaby
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
Restore Burnaby Alliance
Tina Fiorda has lived in Burnaby since attending high school. She graduated from Burnaby North Senior Secondary and studied Fashion Design and Business Communications at Kwantlen College.
Tina ran her own fashion business and won an FBDB award for Best Marketing Program. She spent 26 years as a Costume Designer in film and television, amassing close to 100 film production credits and a Leo Award nomination.
Her career required her to manage people, suppliers and schedules while keeping productions on budget.
That combined experience taught Tina to ask three simple questions:
Does it work? What does it really cost? Who is accountable?
Tina believes Burnaby should meet residents' needs while ensuring major projects are effective, affordable, and financially accountable over the long term. Restore public safety, revitalize Burnaby’s local economy, restore affordability and create a safe future for our children.
Meet the need. Know the cost. Make sure it works.
Contact information
Website: restoreburnaby.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-801-6194
Social media
Instagram: @restoreburnaby
Facebook: @Restore Burnaby
I am running for Burnaby City Council as an Independent Liberal to bring experience, community commitment, and leadership to our growing city.
As a City Planner and former Board of Variance Member, I understand challenges in the development of Burnaby and importance of municipal decision-making.
My objective is to improve the planning process through a universally adaptable and improved Official Community Plan and Land use By Laws, reduce approval time, for Building Permits, find meaningful public consultation, ensure residents have a stronger voice in decision making affecting their communities.
I will fight for improved health-care services so Burnaby residents can access timely care close to home.
Advocate for Social Housing for low-income residents, families, and seniors
I believe every resident deserves to feel safe. I will support effective crime-prevention initiatives for a stronger community. to improve public safety.
Please vote for me for a stronger, safer, inclusive Burnaby.
Contact information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-442-2145
Social media
Instagram: @[email protected]
Facebook: @Gulam Firdos
I was born at Burnaby General and came back because I love this city. I work in commercial pest control and I’m running as an independent — no party, no slate, just Burnaby.
To prepare, I attended every city council meeting I could, studied every agenda, and met with senior staff and council to understand this role before asking for your vote.
Knocking on doors, I hear the same frustrations: climbing taxes, unanswered emails to city hall, and neighbourhood decisions made without resident input. When I found car batteries and paint cans dumped in Stoney Creek, I reported it. After eleven days of inaction, I hauled it out myself.
My priorities: financial accountability, community engagement, responsible growth.
You deserve a voice at that table who answers to you.
Contact information
Website: garnetforburnaby.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 236-509-7092
Social media
Instagram: @garnetforburnaby
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
Hello, I’m Joe Keithley and I’m running with the BCA for re-election to a third term on City Council. Born and raised in Burnaby, I’m dedicated to working for fairness, inclusion, and opportunity for everyone who calls our city home. My priorities include affordable housing, quality child care and helping the most vulnerable in our community.
Since being elected over 7 years ago, I have worked with the BCA team and Mayor Hurley to keep Burnaby taxes among the lowest in the Metro Vancouver region, while improving city services and amenities – including 3 new community centres and a new library. As Chair of the city’s Environment Committee, I’ve worked to dedicate more than 25% of our land to parks and green spaces.
I also created the Harmony for All music program which has provided musical instruments to more than 5,000 Burnaby kids who could not afford to buy instruments.
Contact information
Website: burnaby-citizens.ca
Burnaby Green Party
I have proudly called Burnaby home for 25 years where I live with my wife and two children. I am running for City Council to bring honesty, accountability and community involvement to City Hall.
Over the past five years, I founded the Clean Up Burnaby Campaign, raising awareness about neighbourhood cleanliness and helping remove more than 3,500 pounds of garbage from Burnaby’s streets, parks, and streams. I also successfully advocated for a new City bylaw addressing LED light pollution and helped ensure cancellation of the proposed GRO facility at Fraser Foreshore Park.
With more than 15 years of municipal government customer service experience, along with service as a Strata Council President and volunteer work with the Kitchener Elementary School PAC, I understand how local government impacts residents. I believe in listening, accountability, responsible spending and practical solutions. I am committed to bringing my experience and energy to Burnaby City Hall
Contact information
Website: martinkendell.ca and burnabygreenparty.com
Email: [email protected]
Social media
Instagram: @martinkendell
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
Cindy Lee is a Burnaby lawyer, community advocate, and Burnaby Citizens Association candidate for City Council.
Cindy earned her law degree from UBC and has built her career supporting workers, families, and local businesses. Before practicing law, she spent six years at S.U.C.C.E.S.S., assisting newcomers, families, and seniors. These grassroots experiences taught her how to listen to residents’ challenges and connect them with real support, a commitment she will bring directly to City Hall.
A dedicated civic leader, Cindy serves on the boards of the New Vista Society and Burnaby Family Life and is Vice-Chair of the Burnaby North Road BIA, an Ambassador with the Burnaby Board of Trade, and a former Langara College Governor.
As your City Councillor, Cindy will bring her legal expertise and community leadership to champion workers and families, support local businesses, strengthen accountability, and ensure every resident’s voice is heard at City Hall.
Contact information
Website: burnaby-citizens.ca
Email: [email protected]
Social media
Instagram: @cindy4burnaby
Facebook: @hsinyi.c.lee
Restore Burnaby Alliance
Ragina Naidu is a scientist, entrepreneur, business leader, and community advocate who believes public service begins with listening.
With experience in cancer drug research and business, Ragina has spent her career solving complex problems, bringing people together, and turning ideas into practical solutions. She now wants to bring that same commitment and determination to serving the people of Burnaby.
Ragina is passionate about keeping Burnaby a city where families can build their future, seniors feel supported, neighbourhoods are safe, local businesses can thrive, and residents know their voices matter.
Her priorities include affordability, responsible use of taxpayers’ money, community safety, support for seniors and families, healthy and connected neighbourhoods, and a strong local economy.
Above all, Ragina believes residents deserve leadership that is accessible, accountable, and focused on results.
Her commitment is simple: listen to the people, serve with integrity, and always put Burnaby residents first.
Contact information
Website: restoreburnaby.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-358-4092
Social media
Instagram: @restoreburnaby
Facebook: @restoreburnaby
New Burnaby Party
Morgan Nicholsfigueiredo is a third-generation Burnaby resident running for Council with the New Burnaby Party. He will build a safer Burnaby that is more affordable, and inclusive for families, seniors, renters, and working people.
Morgan brings more than 30 years of experience managing commercial properties and helping small businesses navigate city processes. He is an elected resident representative on the Burnaby Transportation Committee, a member of the Burnaby Board of Trade, and has served on his Strata Council for more than 20 years. He is an advocate for community non-profits and the essential services they provide.
Morgan supports diverse housing options, including non-profit, and co-op housing, alongside responsible growth and the schools, parks, community centres, and amenities growing neighbourhoods need.
He will champion climate resilience, protect green space, expand recreation, improve neighbourhood safety, and support local businesses. Morgan believes in Burnaby and knows we can make it better for everyone.
Contact information
Website: newburnaby.ca
Email: [email protected]
Social media
Instagram: @morgannicholsfigueiredo
Facebook: @morgan.nicholsfigueiredo
LinkedIn: @morgannicholsfigueiredo
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
Burnaby First
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
Burnaby Green Party
Tara is a proud Burnaby resident and unwavering environmental, social justice, and Indigenous rights activist. Her community work focuses on energy equity and climate resilience. She has been involved in campaigns urging Burnaby Council to adopt a climate emergency plan and protect the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area and Fraser Foreshore Park. During her two terms on Burnaby’s Environment Committee and Fair Vote Canada’s Board, Tara advocated for local environmental protection and electoral reform. She currently serves on the Boards of West Coast Climate Action Network, New West Film Society, and CARFAC BC, advancing environmental and arts advocacy. Tara played a pivotal role in the All On Board Campaign which secured free transit for children under 12. She is a proponent of public safety through her work on the Edmonds Safety Committee. If elected, Tara will work to ensure Burnaby has more affordable housing, transit accessibility, safe community spaces, and parks.
Contact information
Website: burnabygreenparty.com
Email: [email protected]
Social media
Instagram: @tarashustarian
Facebook: @Tara Shushtarian
X: @TaraShushtarian
LinkedIn: @Tara Shushtarian
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
Kiran Singh is a national award-winning investigative and municipal reporter with years of experience in the Canadian media.
A reporter and radio producer with CBC News, Kiran’s reporting served as a catalyst for municipal and BC-wide changes. As a direct result of his reporting, better policies for homeowners and tenants were introduced, along with stricter measures around international education to keep communities safe. Kiran broke multiple stories, including police transition, the need for better recreational and health infrastructure, the office of the ethics commissioner, and worked diligently to ask politicians tough questions. Kiran’s work has earned him multiple national news awards, like the Best Canadian Local News Award and RTDNA.
Kiran’s vision for Burnaby includes robust investments in the arts and recreation, increased political accountability, an equitable transit system, and a renewed focus on active transportation. Kiran speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and lives in Burnaby with his partner.
Contact information
Website: burnaby-citizens.ca/candidates/kiransingh
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-251-0084
Social media
Instagram: @kiransingh4burnaby
Facebook: @kiransingh4burnaby
X: @vancitysingh
As a Burnaby resident and professional workplace investigator, my job is to cut through noise, listen to people, and find the real root cause of problems. I’m running for City Councillor because our local government desperately needs that same accountability and common-sense approach.
Every day, we all feel the squeeze of Burnaby growing so fast. The roads are completely packed, traffic is crawling, and just getting across town for work or errands is becoming a daily headache. We need leaders who know how to look at these broken systems, ask tough questions, and demand better planning before approving more massive buildings that clog our streets even more.
I’m fighting for better traffic flow, safer streets for everyone walking, biking, and driving, and a city hall that puts residential safety first. Let’s bring honest oversight and practical solutions back to Burnaby.
Contact information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-979-5068
Social media
LinkedIn: @PhilipStojanovski
BUILDING A BETTER BURNABY. I am a Burnaby resident, Metrotown homeowner, and public service professional with nine years of experience serving British Columbians. My work in homelessness, disability services, healthcare, and economic immigration has given me firsthand insight into the challenges facing our communities. I am running for Burnaby City Council to bring a practical, balanced perspective to local government. My priorities are clear: AFFORDABILITY — keeping Burnaby livable for families, renters, homeowners, and seniors; SAFE COMMUNITIES — addressing homelessness and public safety through practical, compassionate solutions while protecting neighbourhood quality of life; HOUSING — supporting responsible growth while ensuring infrastructure and services keep pace, while preserving green space, trees, parks, and places for dogs and families to enjoy. I will listen, work collaboratively, and focus on practical solutions that deliver results. BUILDING A BETTER BURNABY — TOGETHER.
Contact information
Website: vtbetterbc.carrd.co
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-321-8099
Social media
Instagram: @vtbetterbc
Facebook: @vtbetterbc
New Burnaby Party
Neha Unadkat has called Burnaby home for over 40 years. She and her husband raised four children here, all educated in Burnaby schools, giving her a deep connection to Burnaby’s families, neighbourhoods, and future.
A founding director of the Burnaby Builders and Developers Association, Neha has spent years advocating for responsible development, affordable housing, and a stronger voice for residents.
With a background in finance and housing, Neha will champion responsible, transparent spending while protecting essential services and jobs. Making Burnaby Hospital Phase 2 a priority will be a key focus, because Burnaby families deserve timely access to modern, high-quality healthcare close to home.
Neha is committed to growing Burnaby’s economy, creating opportunities for students, expanding apprenticeships, and building pathways to skilled and professional careers.
Neha believes Burnaby can grow thoughtfully, invest in its people, and remain a strong, inclusive community for generations to come.
Contact information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 604-351-0611
Social media
Instagram: @neha_unadkat
Facebook: @Neha Unadkat
Burnaby First
BCA - Burnaby Citizens Association
My name is James Wang, and I am seeking your support for re-election to Burnaby City Council.
I moved to Canada in the late 1990s and have proudly called Burnaby home for more than 20 years. Before being elected to Council in 2014, I served two terms as a Burnaby School Trustee.
Working alongside Mayor Mike Hurley and my fellow Burnaby Citizens Association councillors, I remain committed to building a strong, vibrant and well-managed city. I have worked to advance responsible financial management, housing affordability, climate action, community safety, and continued investment in the facilities and services our communities need.
I will continue working to keep property tax increases among the lowest in the region while making Burnaby more affordable, sustainable and livable.
We have accomplished a lot, but there is more to do. On October 17, please vote for James Wang and support the entire BCA team.
Contact information
Website: burnaby-citizens.ca
Email: [email protected]
Social media
Instagram: @james4burnaby
Facebook: @james4burnaby
X: @james4burnaby
New Burnaby Party
Sabrina Yang moved to Canada in 2009 and has proudly called Burnaby home ever since. As a mother of two—one teenager and one toddler—Sabrina understands the opportunities and challenges families face at every stage of life.
Since 2011, Sabrina has worked as a Realtor serving Burnaby and Greater Vancouver, helping families achieve their dreams of home ownership. Beyond her profession, Sabrina has been actively involved in community initiatives supporting neighbourhood safety, quality education, and connections. Through her work and volunteer service, Sabrina has built relationships across Burnaby and gained firsthand insight into the issues that matter to residents.
Sabrina believes Burnaby deserves accountable leadership that listens to residents and brings communities together. If elected, Sabrina will be a voice who puts residents first and works to keep Burnaby safe, affordable, inclusive, and a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Contact information
Website: newburnaby.ca
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 778-997-9517
Social media
Instagram: @bbyresident
Facebook: @Sabrina Yang
WeChat: Sabrina Fan Yang