With a lot of pride in what we’ve accomplished, and even more excitement about what’s ahead, I’m announcing today that I’m running for re-election as Mayor of Port Coquitlam. This city has always been home. It’s where I grew up, where Blaire and I are raising our boys, and where I’ve had the incredible privilege of serving as your Mayor. When you first put your trust in me, I promised to work hard, stay focused on what matters in people’s everyday lives, and deliver results. Together, we’ve kept taxes and utilities the lowest in the region while investing in the things people rely on every day: great parks and recreation facilities, clean and safe neighbourhoods, new services like curbside glass and large-item pickup, and free swimming at our outdoor pools to name just a few, all while building a community we can be proud to call home. We’ve accomplished a lot for Port Coquitlam. But I know there is more work to do. I’ll keep bringing the same approach to the job: work hard, go the extra mile, make responsible decisions, always listen and never be afraid to stand up for Port Coquitlam. I love this city, and I’m asking for your support to continue serving our community and moving Port Coquitlam forward. mayorbradwest.ca

$1,589. Every. Single. Year. That’s how much less the average Port Coquitlam homeowner pays in municipal taxes and utilities compared to the Metro Vancouver average. When I was first elected Mayor, PoCo was around the regional average. Today? We’re the lowest. And we didn’t get there by cutting core services or dinging people with new and inflated fees. We built new recreation facilities. Improved our parks and roads. Added curbside glass and large-item pickup. Invested in public safety. We also might be the last place in the Lower Mainland without paid parking. To get there we completed core service reviews, department efficiency assessments, reduced consultant use to the bare minimum, eliminated studies/reports that go nowhere, reallocated existing resources to ensure today’s dollars aren’t spent on last decade’s priorities, and literally went through the budget line-by-line. Most importantly, we don’t stop doing this work. It’s not one and done. It’s ongoing. I’m proud of what we’ve built in Port Coquitlam and even more excited about where we’re headed. By staying focused on the basics and challenging ourselves to always do better, we can continue delivering the high-quality services residents expect with the fiscal responsibility they deserve.

One of the biggest weekends in Port Coquitlam is just around the corner! Poco Car Cruise: Saturday, Aug 15 6-8 PM 100+ cars will cruise throughout the community. Come out & cheer them on. Downtown PoCo Car Show: Sunday, Aug 16 beginning at 10 AM 400+ cars, live music & a ton of activities.

Calling all restaurants, pubs & hospitality businesses in BC and beyond - Port Coquitlam isn’t just open for business - we WANT your business! Our regulatory overhaul is in effect and we’ve made our city the easiest place to open & expand your business. Looking for a new home or for your next location? Look to @cityofpoco! Contact me at [email protected] or 604-927-5498 to be a part of Port Coquitlam’s next chapter.

What a day, Port Coquitlam! 🎆 More than 20,000 residents and visitors filled Castle Park yesterday for our biggest celebration of the year, a full day of live music, food trucks, market vendors, family activities and a spectacular fireworks finale. Thank you to our incredible City staff, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, performers and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make Canada Day such a success. You filled Castle Park with Canadian pride, community spirit, and everything that makes Port Coquitlam such a special place to call home. Tell us what you thought! Complete our short survey by July 19 for a chance to win a $100 gift card to a Port Coquitlam business of your choice: portcoquitlam.ca/letstalk 📸 More photos at portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday

Who doesn’t love live music? It’s one of the things residents tell me they want more of, and this Canada Day, we’re bringing an unreal lineup of Canadian artists right into your own backyard. 🍁 Live Entertainment Schedule 🎵 Cookin' With Brass: 1:00–1:45 pm 🎵 Carmelina Cupo: 2:05–3:05 pm 🇨🇦 Speeches & O Canada: 3:25–3:40 pm 🎵 Daniel Wesley: 3:40–5:10 pm 🎵 Whiskey Blind : 5:30–6:45 pm 🎸 April Wine: 7:05–8:20 pm 🤠 Owen Riegling: 8:45–10:15 pm 🎆 Fireworks Finale: 10:15 pm See you at Castle Park for what promises to be an incredible Canada Day celebration. More details at portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday.

I’m incredibly disappointed to share that our Terry Fox statue was vandalized. We’ll repair the damage. But what Terry stood for—courage, determination, and hope— that can never be damaged. If you have information regarding this act of vandalism please report it to the RCMP Non-Emergency line at 604-945-1550 and reference file number 2026-800624 🎥 My message to our community:

We have a lot to be proud of in the ⁦@CityofPoCo⁩, and a lot more to come. youtu.be/S6-qUQM3xJs

Yesterday, Port Coquitlam City Council received a report providing analysis of property taxes & utility fees in our city & across the region. There were several important findings: 1) Port Coquitlam has the lowest property taxes & utility fees of any city in the region for a representative house. And not just by a few dollars. The amount paid is approx $1800 less than the Metro Vancouver average. That’s real money staying with PoCo residents. 2) Not only is the total amount paid the lowest, the % increase over the last 5 years has also been the lowest in the region. 3) There are a number of items included in your property tax bill that are not set by the city and not retained by the city, notably including charges from Metro Vancouver Regional District, Translink, and a School Tax from the province. These line items have escalated significantly more, in fact Port Coquitlam has experience the highest rate of School Tax increases in the entire region (despite the lack of school investment in our community). I’m very proud of the level of fiscal responsibility & discipline we have demonstrated in Port Coquitlam, year over year. This isn’t a one-off for us, this is how we govern. As we begin our budget process, residents can expect the same commitment and results. Full report available here: pub-portcoquitlam.escribemee…