Surrey City Councillor Doug Elford brought forward a motion at the April 17th 2023 Council meeting calling for the resignation of Mayor Brenda Locke after controversary regarding Locke’s interpretation of Metro Vancouver Mayor’s letter of support.
The motion stated that the Mayor made a premeditated and false statement regarding the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) vote on the Surrey Police Transition, which she then intentionally misled the public. The motion further stated that 10 Metro Vancouver mayors have publicly disagreed with the Mayor’s claims, and the Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety have stated that the Mayor is incorrect.
The motion argued that the Mayor’s actions violated the City of Surrey Council Code of Conduct bylaw, which requires Council Members to align their conduct with the City’s values of integrity. The motion stated that the Mayor violated her oath to carry out her duties with integrity and must resign from her position as Mayor of Surrey effective immediately.
Councillor Doug Elford, a long-standing member of the Surrey Council, has been vocal about the need for transparency and accountability in local governance. The motion is seen as a step towards restoring trust in the Mayor’s office and ensuring that Council Members uphold the City’s values of integrity.
