The City of Surrey is ready to launch its first community summit in an effort to hear from residents about what’s important to them.
The event will be a two-way dialogue where residents can discuss ideas, learn how to become more involved in their community, gather information on topics important to them, and learn more about their city.
“As we continue to evolve as a city, we want our residents to help shape their communities,” said Mayor Dianne Watts.
“The community summit is a new and collaborative way to connect with people and share ideas about how to build a stronger Surrey.”
The event is taking place Saturday, April 6 at SFU Surrey and the keynote speaker will be Gord Hume, one of Canada’s leading voices on municipal government, cultural planning and creative cities.
“The community summit is about bringing people together and having a meaningful dialogue,” said Coun. Barinder Rasode, chair of the summit.
“So, we encourage people to explore the topic ideas, join the discussion, and help create a great event.”
The summit is a result of feedback received during a series of town hall meetings held in 2012, where residents requested the city host a community forum.
It is part of Surrey’s new community consultation framework, which was established in 2011 by a committee comprised of representatives from 38 community associations.