Mike Starchuk is running to be the Mayor of Surrey, with the ‘Imagine Surrey’ Team.
Mike’s Bio:
Mike Starchuk has spent nearly his entire life in Surrey — serving, protecting, and championing the people who call the city home. From decades as a first responder, to years in elected office, Mike has dedicated his career to public service, and to ensuring Surrey is a safe, vibrant, and thriving community.
Mike retired as Surrey Fire Services’ Chief Fire Prevention Officer in 2014 after 32 years of service as a first responder, firefighter, and public safety leader. His decades on the frontlines have given him a firsthand understanding of the complex challenges facing Surrey — and what the community needs to feel safe, supported, and heard.
Mike Starchuk is Imagine Surrey’s Mayoral Candidate for Surrey, BC, in the upcoming 2026 civic election.
Imagine Surrey has assembled a diverse, talented, and community-involved team.
At the Surrey Fire Fighters Association, Mike championed health and safety initiatives locally and provincially. He is a founding member of the Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society, now one of Surrey’s leading charities. Mike has also personally funded bursaries at three Surrey high schools, believing strongly in supporting young people as they pursue their goals.
Mike’s advocacy extends provincewide through his work with the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Association, where he stood up for firefighters facing work-related cancers and occupational injuries. Following his retirement, Mike was named an honorary member of the organization for his years of dedication.
On the national stage, Mike served the International Association of Fire Fighters as a Partnership Education Program Facilitator, one of only three Canadian firefighters selected to deliver leadership development programs across Canada and the United States.
His service and ongoing dedication to the City of Surrey have been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2013) and King Charles III Coronation Medal (2024).
Mike was first elected to Surrey City Council in 2014. During his term, he chaired the Agriculture, Environmental, and Diversity Advisory Committees, and co-chaired the Seniors Advisory Committee. In these roles, he helped launch new farm-to-table initiatives that showcased the richness of Surrey’s Agricultural Land Reserve and strengthened local food connections.
In 2020, Mike was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Cloverdale. Highlights from his tenure include:
Breaking ground on Surrey’s second hospital and state-of-the-art Regional Cancer Centre, bringing the next generation of patient care closer to home.
Advancing the SkyTrain expansion, connecting Cloverdale to neighbouring communities and extending rapid transit to Langley.
The revival of Zappone Manor, a stalled seniors’ housing project close to Mike’s heart. By securing over $6 million from the B.C. Government, the outdated 50-unit building is now set to be replaced with 89 modern, affordable homes for seniors.
During COVID-19, Mike helped protect hundreds of direct and indirect jobs at Fraser Downs by securing a $1.5 million grant — ensuring families and livelihoods remained stable during an uncertain time.
While MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, Mike served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Through provincewide consultations, he gained deep insight into British Columbians’ priorities and how best to fund the services and infrastructure they need.
When not working to build a better Surrey, Mike can be found cycling its busy streets and quiet farm roads — rain or shine, any month of the year. He is a proud partner, loving father, and ‘Gido’ — (Ukrainian for grandfather) — to his four grandkids.
Find out more:
Find out about the Imagine Surrey slate, their shared vision, and how to support them: ImagineSurrey.com
Find out more about Mike, and his decades of involvement in Surrey, BC:MikeStarchuk.com
The Imagine Surrey team:
Imagine Surrey’s Mayoral candidate:
Mike Starchuk
Imagine Surrey’s Mayoral candidate 2026
Mike Starchuk has spent his life on the front lines of Surrey — showing up when things go wrong, standing up for what’s right, and supporting the people who do the hard work that keeps a city running.
To find out more about Mike, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Imagine Surrey’s Councillor candidates:
William Li
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
William Li is a committed community advocate, entrepreneur and experienced professional in finance, international trade and investment.
To find out more about William, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Kevin Wilkie
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Kevin Wilkie has called Surrey home for more than 30 years. He is a husband, a proud new dad, and an enthusiastic dog-owner.
To find out more about Kevin, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Narima Dela Cruz
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Narima Dela Cruz is a deeply engaged, longtime resident of Surrey and a leading voice for young people, service organizations and underserved communities.
To find out more about Narima, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Yousef Aldabainah
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Yousef Aldabainah is a proud Canadian of Arab-Palestinian descent who has called Surrey and his Newton neighborhood home since immigrating to Canada in 2010.
To find out more about Yousef, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Ashiyana Hanif
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Ashiyana Hanif is a dedicated, 40-year resident of Surrey where she is a trusted, pioneering media icon and advocate for city-wide accountability, public safety and community service.
To find out more about Ashiyana, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Margaret Mubanda
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Margaret K. Mubanda is a long-time resident of Surrey Centre, a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, and visionary leader on issues of social and economic justice, equality and community service.
To find out more about Margaret, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Dr.
Perminder Chohan
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Surrey has been home for Perminder Chohan for more than 34 years, and Surrey-Newton the neighborhood where he built his life, raised his two children and shaped his future purpose.
To find out more about Perminder, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Chandan Chahal
Imagine Surrey’s Council candidate 2026
Chandan Chahal is an accomplished Surrey resident from Fleetwood; a small business owner, youth mentor and community advocate who understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities facing our city.
To find out more about Chandan, and the Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
Ollie the Campaign Doggo
Imagine Surrey’s Director of Pawsitivity, & Very Good Boy!
Ollie is the canine in charge of NOT dropping any balls… EVER!
To find out more about Ollie, and the ACTUAL Imagine Surrey team, please click here: ImagineSurrey.ca
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