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Councillor · Coquitlam 2026
# Benjamin Perry
- Elected, Councillor9,604 votes, 8th of 20. Official count, City of Coquitlam. [All results](https://voche.me/bc/coquitlam-2026/results#councillor)
Elected to Coquitlam City Council on October 17, 2026, with 9,604 votes, eighth of 20 council candidates and the last of the eight seats, after running in 2022. A speech-language pathologist and community organizer, he ran with no elector organization on growth matched by roads, schools and parks, protecting mature trees and streams, the highest zero-carbon building standard, renter protection when buildings are redeveloped, and a council that consults residents before deciding.
Benjamin Perry was elected to Coquitlam City Council on October 17, 2026, with 9,604 votes in the City's official count, declared by the Chief Election Officer on October 21, eighth of 20 candidates and the last of the eight seats. The City's results print no elector organization for any candidate, and VoteMate lists him as an independent. The Tri-Cities Dispatch counted him among the four newcomers to council. Freshet News reported that he was a candidate in the 2022 election, works in health care, and announced his 2026 campaign on August 21, 2026 with a pledge to take no donations from executives or owners of property development companies. In February 2026 the Dispatch printed his letter criticizing council's vote against adopting the Zero Carbon Step Code ahead of the Province's schedule. His platform has four main sections, growth that works for residents, safer streets, a green and liveable city and keeping Coquitlam affordable, and his VoteMate page lists promises from a bylaw against harmful data centres to inclusionary zoning, public washrooms and a public record of council votes.
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Promise tracker
## 38 promises. What Benjamin has done since.
Tracked since October 18, 2026. Every change of status links to the vote, motion or report behind it.
- No action yet**Match new housing with roads, schools, parks, medical space and child care**Community facilities · Own promise
His platform says new zoning and housing should be matched by roads, schools, parks, medical space, childcare and other services, that major development should provide space for clinics, child care, parks and affordable housing, and that growth should be coordinated with provincial planning for schools. On VoteMate he promises that growth should pay for infrastructure and services.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Require transportation planning before approving major growth**Transportation · Own promise
His platform says that if the transportation network cannot support a proposed density it should not be approved, and that major redevelopment should not be approved without clear transportation planning.
> “If the transportation network cannot support the proposed density, it should not be approved.”
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Safer Streets and Managed Traffic (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Put towers around SkyTrain stations and add housing gradually elsewhere**Housing · Own promise
His platform says towers should be around SkyTrain stations while other neighbourhoods add housing in ways that change their density and character gradually. On VoteMate he promises more housing near transit and services without making maximum height and density the goal.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents (opens in a new tab), VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Long-term infrastructure planning with responsible use of reserves before added density**City services · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to support long-term planning for roads, utilities, parks, recreation facilities and other infrastructure, with responsible use of reserves so needed projects go ahead before they cost more.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Earlier and more meaningful public consultation on neighbourhood plans and rezonings**City services · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to push for earlier and more meaningful public consultation on major neighbourhood plans, rezonings and other decisions, while there is still a real chance to shape the outcome. His platform says residents deserve meaningful chances to shape significant redevelopment proposals before decisions are made.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Make it easier to speak at council, with clearer notice and meeting times that work for people who work days**City services · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises more accessible ways for residents to take part in council and public meetings, including clearer notice of major decisions, meeting times and formats that work for people who work during the day, and chances to speak before decisions are made.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**An easy way for the public to view council voting records and explanations of financial decisions**City services · Own promise
On VoteMate, under Good Governance, he promises to create an easy way for the public to view voting records from council and detailed explanations of financial decisions.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Advocate for accountability and cost control from Metro Vancouver**Taxes and spending · Own promise
His platform, under Growth that Works for Residents, says he will advocate for greater accountability and cost control from Metro Vancouver and support responsible financial management throughout local government.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Keep property taxes as low as possible, with growth paying for infrastructure**Taxes and spending · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises a detailed look at budgets and financial planning, property taxes kept as low as possible, and growth paying for infrastructure and services. His platform's housing page promises responsible budgeting, cost control and fair property taxes.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Housing Needs and Fair Costs (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Strong enforcement of noise, traffic, dust and safety bylaws near construction**City services · Own promise
His platform says residents living near construction deserve strong enforcement of bylaws on noise, traffic, dust, safety and other impacts.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Fix dangerous intersections and crossings and enforce traffic rules**Transportation · Own promise
His platform, under Safer Streets and Managed Traffic, says City Hall should act on unsafe crossings, speeding and dangerous intersections before serious injuries happen, and that more enforcement of traffic rules and better pedestrian infrastructure are needed in problem areas.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Safer Streets and Managed Traffic (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Focus traffic planning on congested routes near schools, major roads and growing areas**Transportation · Own promise
His platform says traffic planning should focus on the routes and neighbourhoods where congestion already affects daily life, especially near schools, major roads and growing areas.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Safer Streets and Managed Traffic (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Safe and realistic choices for people who drive, walk, bike, roll or take transit**Transportation · Own promise
His platform says people should have safe and realistic options whether they drive, walk, bike, roll or take transit, with safer walking and cycling routes.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Safer Streets and Managed Traffic (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Stronger protection for mature trees and a plan to grow the tree canopy**Environment · Own promise
His platform says Coquitlam should strengthen protections for healthy mature trees wherever possible. On VoteMate he promises stronger protection for mature trees and a clear plan to grow the tree canopy as the city develops. The Dispatch reported that he was running to protect parks, trees and natural areas.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · A Green and Liveable City (opens in a new tab), VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Three candidates vying to be Coquitlam's next mayor, by Jeremy Shepherd, September 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Protect streams, wetlands and wildlife habitat, with enforcement and restoration**Environment · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises stronger protection, better enforcement and restoration for salmon streams, wetlands and other natural areas. His platform says natural areas should be protected through strong planning, enforcement and stewardship.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · A Green and Liveable City (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Make new development protect more trees, natural areas and usable green space**Environment · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises more attention to trees, natural areas and usable green space in new development instead of treating them as an afterthought.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Adopt the highest zero-carbon standard, EL-4, for all new buildings with no delay for condominiums**Environment · Own promise
His campaign site's petition asks council to adopt EL-4 of the Zero Carbon Step Code for all new buildings, remove the 18-month delay for Part 3 buildings and approve a clear implementation plan. On VoteMate he promises stronger building standards that cut energy use and emissions. In his letter to the Dispatch of February 12, 2026 he wrote that council's vote against an accelerated timeline was a costly mistake.
> “Adopt EL-4 for all new buildings (not EL-3).”
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Benjamin Perry campaign · Coquitlam: Tell Council to choose the highest zero-carbon standard (opens in a new tab), VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Letterbox: Coquitlam's delay hurts climate goals, sacrifices livability, by Benjamin Perry, February 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Plan for heat, wildfire smoke and flooding, with more shade and cooling**Environment · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises that the City should plan for hotter summers, wildfire smoke, flooding and other climate risks, with more shade, better emergency planning and infrastructure that can handle extreme weather. His platform promises access to cooling for all residents and climate action that reduces heat and improves air quality.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · A Green and Liveable City (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Support a bylaw to prevent harmful AI data centres**Environment · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to support efforts to create a bylaw to prevent data centres that are unnecessary and harmful for the environment, society or political freedom.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Protect existing parks, add park space and recreation facilities as the city grows**Parks and recreation · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to protect existing parks, add park space where growth puts pressure on them, and add community and recreation facilities as the population grows. His platform says parks and recreation spaces need to keep pace. He told Freshet News the city should keep up with residents' recreation needs, from sports fields to pools and trails.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · A Green and Liveable City (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**More public washrooms, seating and shade in busy parks and public areas**Parks and recreation · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises more public washrooms, seating, shade and places to rest in busy parks and public areas.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Make parks, libraries and recreation facilities easier to use for seniors and people with disabilities**Community facilities · Own promise
On VoteMate, under Accessibility, he promises that parks, libraries and recreation facilities should be easier to use for seniors, people with disabilities, families with children and people using mobility devices.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**More City space for local artists, musicians and performers**Arts and culture · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises more space for local artists, musicians and performers to use City spaces, take part in events and sell or show their work.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Build out the City Centre entertainment district**Arts and culture · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to help turn the planned entertainment district into a destination with restaurants, live music, arts and nightlife. He told Freshet News he looks forward to thoughtful development of the district, which is in the official community plan.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Make it easier for local groups to hold smaller festivals and events across the city**Arts and culture · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to make it easier for local cultural groups to hold smaller festivals and events in neighbourhoods across the city, beyond Town Centre Park.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Better recognition of Indigenous history, Maillardville and the city's Persian, Korean and Chinese communities**Arts and culture · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises better recognition of Indigenous history, Maillardville and the communities that shaped modern Coquitlam, including its Persian, Korean and Chinese communities. He told Freshet News the city should protect and enhance heritage neighbourhoods such as Maillardville and Austin Heights.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Require affordable housing in major developments through inclusionary zoning**Housing · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to move away from density bonusing toward inclusionary zoning, so major new developments must include affordable housing instead of getting extra height and density in exchange. His platform promises to require more family-sized and below-market units.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Housing Needs and Fair Costs (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Long-term leases of public land for non-profit and co-op housing**Housing · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to use long-term leases on suitable public land to help non-profit and co-op housing providers build homes that stay affordable.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Replace rental homes and protect tenants when rental buildings are redeveloped**Housing · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises that when rental buildings are redeveloped, existing rental homes should be replaced and tenants should get strong relocation support and fair treatment. He told Freshet News a rental replacement policy and a stronger tenant relocation policy would improve affordability.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**More family-sized and missing-middle homes, and homes seniors and young people can afford**Housing · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises more townhomes, multiplexes and larger affordable apartments for families, and more housing choices so seniors can downsize in their community and young people and first-time buyers can afford a home. His platform promises zoning for medium-density apartment buildings.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Benjamin Perry campaign · Housing Needs and Fair Costs (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Expand housing and support for people who are homeless, with the Province and health agencies**Housing · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises that the City should work with the Province, health agencies and local groups to expand housing and support for people who are homeless, while keeping parks and public spaces safe and usable. He told Freshet News the city needs safe housing for vulnerable residents.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Better lighting on walking paths and community safety initiatives**Public safety · Own promise
He told Freshet News that public safety should be addressed in many ways, from better lighting on walking paths to community safety initiatives, and that those who commit violence must be kept off the streets.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Protect industrial and employment land from being lost to other uses**Business · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to protect industrial and employment lands from being slowly lost to other uses. He told Freshet News the city cannot afford to lose any more industrial land.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Require enough office, retail and other job space in new town centres and large developments**Business · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises that new town centres and large developments should include enough office, retail and other job space to support a growing city. He told Freshet News the city should require more commercial space in new developments.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**More space for food vendors, markets, pop-up shops and accessory business space**Business · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises more spaces for food vendors, markets, pop-up shops and other small businesses, and to look at allowing more accessory business space in suitable areas. He told Freshet News the city should increase public vendor opportunities and explore accessory commercial units.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Expand intermunicipal business licensing so contractors can work across more cities**Business · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to expand intermunicipal business licensing so contractors and other mobile businesses can work across more Lower Mainland cities without a separate licence in each. He told Freshet News the city should join the metro-west business licence program.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Make City purchasing easier for small businesses, with local purchasing rules where allowed**Business · Own promise
On VoteMate he promises to make City purchasing easier for small businesses to take part in and to use local purchasing rules and community benefit criteria where they are allowed.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**One consistent policy when council recognizes global issues**City services · Own promise
On VoteMate, under Human Rights Abroad, he writes that Coquitlam should show solidarity with all people facing violence or natural disaster, or keep to a policy that is equitable across people and nations, and should apologize for inequities during previous council terms.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) (opens in a new tab).
Read the full position
On VoteMate he promises long-term planning for infrastructure with responsible use of reserves, and more housing near transit without chasing maximum height and density.
[Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/growth-that-works-for-residents/)
02
### Safer streets: dangerous crossings, traffic enforcement and walking and cycling routes
His platform promises traffic planning before major growth, action on dangerous intersections and crossings, less congestion near schools and growing areas, and safe choices for people who drive, walk, bike, roll or take transit.
[Benjamin Perry campaign · Safer Streets and Managed Traffic ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/safer-streets-managed-traffic/)
03
### Mature trees, streams, green space and climate resilience
His platform promises stronger protection for mature trees, streams and natural areas, more parks and public spaces as the city grows, and practical climate action that reduces heat and improves energy efficiency. The Dispatch reported that he was running to protect parks, trees and natural areas.
Read the full position
On VoteMate he promises a bylaw to prevent harmful AI data centres and a plan for hotter summers, wildfire smoke and flooding.
[Benjamin Perry campaign · A Green and Liveable City ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/green-liveable-city/)
04
### The highest zero-carbon building standard
His campaign site's petition asks council to adopt the highest level of the Zero Carbon Step Code, EL-4, for all new buildings and to remove an 18-month delay for condominium buildings. His letter to the Dispatch in February 2026 criticized council's vote against an accelerated timeline.
[Benjamin Perry campaign · Coquitlam: Tell Council to choose the highest zero-carbon standard ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/zero-carbon-step-code-coquitlam-2026/)
05
### Family-sized and below-market homes, and protection for renters
His platform promises more family-sized and below-market units, zoning for medium-density apartments, stronger renter protection and property tax increases kept as low as possible. On VoteMate he promises inclusionary zoning, public land for non-profit and co-op housing, and rental replacement with relocation support when buildings are redeveloped.
Read the full position
He told Freshet News that a rental replacement policy and a stronger tenant relocation policy would improve affordability.
[Benjamin Perry campaign · Housing Needs and Fair Costs ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/housing-needs-fair-costs/)
06
### Industrial land, small business and jobs
On VoteMate he promises to protect industrial and employment land, add job space in new town centres, create more space for food vendors, markets and pop-up shops, expand intermunicipal business licensing and make City purchasing easier for small businesses.
Read the full position
He told Freshet News the city cannot afford to lose any more industrial land and should require more commercial space in new developments.
[VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) ](https://votemate.org/bc2026/candidates/13591?riding=799)
07
### A council that consults earlier and publishes its votes
On VoteMate he promises earlier public consultation on neighbourhood plans and rezonings, easier ways to speak at council, and an easy way for the public to view council voting records and explanations of financial decisions.
[VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) ](https://votemate.org/bc2026/candidates/13591?riding=799)
08
### Arts spaces, the entertainment district and heritage
On VoteMate he promises more City space for local artists, building out the City Centre entertainment district, smaller cultural events across the city and better recognition of Indigenous history, Maillardville and the Persian, Korean and Chinese communities.
[VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) ](https://votemate.org/bc2026/candidates/13591?riding=799)
[Benjamin Perry campaign platform](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/platform-2/)
Research status
## What voche.me has checked
Researched on 2026-10-30 through the seven search steps listed below: the City's declaration, results per tabulator and voting-night release, every page in the menu of his campaign site (home, Platform and its four priority pages, Endorsements, About, Donate, Support, Contact and Resources, plus the zero-carbon petition page), his VoteMate page, the City's page for its Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and reporting by Freshet News and the Tri-Cities Dispatch.
His campaign's account of his profession, his committee service and his community roles is the campaign's own; Freshet News reported the committee service and the community groups, and the City's committee page does not list him among the current members. His Facebook, Instagram and TikTok accounts were not read, because they show only a login page to scripts. The Tri-City News archive on vancouverisawesome.com answers 403 to scripts, so its 2022 profile of him was not read, and the Tri-Cities Community TV interviews are video and were not watched. His 2022 vote count was not found in a source this site can read. He has held no public office, so there is no council record to read.
03 / Background
## Experience & community
Now
### Speech-language pathologist
Freshet News's candidate profile prints his occupation as speech-language pathologist, and its report of his launch says he works in the health-care sector. His campaign site says he supports children and families.
[Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026](https://www.freshetnews.ca/benjamin-perry/)
2022
### Candidate for Coquitlam City Council
Freshet News reported that he was a candidate in the city's last election, and his VoteMate biography names his 2022 campaign for council.
[Freshet News · Perry puts name forward for Coquitlam council, by Janis Cleugh, August 21, 2026](https://www.freshetnews.ca/perry-puts-name-forward-for-coquitlam-council/)
By his own account
### Member, City of Coquitlam's accessibility committee; Health Sciences Association of BC policy and governance committee; treasurer, Tri-Cities Pride Society
Freshet News reported these roles from his campaign. The City's page for its Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee, read on October 30, 2026, does not list him among the current members, so the service was in an earlier period or under the committee's earlier name. voche.me has not checked the other roles with those bodies.
[Freshet News · Perry puts name forward for Coquitlam council, by Janis Cleugh, August 21, 2026](https://www.freshetnews.ca/perry-puts-name-forward-for-coquitlam-council/)
04 / Questions & answers
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05 / About this page
## Questions about this page
Facts voche.me can state about Benjamin Perry's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.
How did Benjamin Perry do in the 2026 Coquitlam municipal election?
Benjamin Perry was elected Councillor with 9,604 votes, 8th of 20 in the official count. The City of Coquitlam published the count, and every candidate's total is on the results page.
Is this an official page for Benjamin Perry?
No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Benjamin Perry's own campaign.
Does Benjamin Perry currently hold public office?
Not according to this profile. voche.me has not listed a current public office for Benjamin Perry.
How many sources does this Benjamin Perry profile cite?
This profile lists 21 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.
Why do some questions on Benjamin Perry's page show no answer?
The "Questions & answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Benjamin Perry in a future interview. They have not been sent yet, so the page says plainly that no answer has been supplied instead of leaving the section blank.
When was the election Benjamin Perry ran in?
The 2026 Coquitlam municipal election, including the Councillor race, was decided on October 17, 2026.
06 / Candidate contributions
## Space for campaign updates
### No campaign updates yet
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## Sources & transparency
- [City of Coquitlam · Declaration of Official Election Results, October 21, 2026 ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/20767/Declaration-of-Official-Election-Results)Checked October 30, 2026
- [City of Coquitlam · Results per Tabulator, 2026 General Local Election, October 21, 2026 ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/20771)Checked October 30, 2026
- [City of Coquitlam · Unofficial Election Results: Coquitlam Mayor, City Councillors and School Trustees, October 17, 2026 ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2066)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Benjamin Perry for Coquitlam 2026 (home) ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Platform ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/platform-2/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · About Benjamin Perry ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/about-benjamin-perry/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Growth that Works for Residents ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/growth-that-works-for-residents/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Safer Streets and Managed Traffic ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/safer-streets-managed-traffic/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · A Green and Liveable City ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/green-liveable-city/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Housing Needs and Fair Costs ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/housing-needs-fair-costs/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Coquitlam: Tell Council to choose the highest zero-carbon standard ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/zero-carbon-step-code-coquitlam-2026/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Benjamin Perry campaign · Endorsements ](https://www.benjaminperry.ca/endorsements/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [VoteMate · Benjamin Perry, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections (the biography and promises he gave) ](https://votemate.org/bc2026/candidates/13591?riding=799)Checked October 30, 2026
- [City of Coquitlam · Accessibility and Inclusion Advisory Committee ](https://www.coquitlam.ca/709/Accessibility-and-Inclusion-Advisory-Com)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Freshet News · Perry puts name forward for Coquitlam council, by Janis Cleugh, August 21, 2026 ](https://www.freshetnews.ca/perry-puts-name-forward-for-coquitlam-council/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Freshet News · Benjamin Perry, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 ](https://www.freshetnews.ca/benjamin-perry/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Freshet News · Hodge clinches mayor's chair, incumbents re-elected, by Janis Cleugh, October 18, 2026 ](https://www.freshetnews.ca/hodge-clinches-mayors-seat-incumbents-re-elected/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Tri-Cities Dispatch · Three candidates vying to be Coquitlam's next mayor, by Jeremy Shepherd, September 13, 2026 ](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/three-candidates-vying-to-be-coquitlams-next-mayor/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Tri-Cities Dispatch · Hodge, Lurbiecki and West win, by Jeremy Shepherd, October 18, 2026 ](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/hodge-lurbiecki-west-win/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Tri-Cities Dispatch · Letterbox: Coquitlam's delay hurts climate goals, sacrifices livability, by Benjamin Perry, February 12, 2026 ](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/letterbox-coquitlams-delay-hurts-climate-goals-sacrifices-livability/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam decides not to advance energy efficiency requirements for new builds, by Jeremy Shepherd, February 11, 2026 ](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/step-code-sync-province/)Checked October 30, 2026
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