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Councillor · Coquitlam 2026
# Matthew Sebastiani
- Elected, Councillor13,480 votes, 5th of 20. Official count, City of Coquitlam. [All results](https://voche.me/bc/coquitlam-2026/results#councillor)
Elected to Coquitlam council on October 17, 2026, with 13,480 votes, fifth among the 20 council candidates, in his first campaign. A senior analyst at the Bank of Canada and chair of the Coquitlam Foundation, he ran with no elector organization on low and predictable property taxes, a balanced mix of housing, less red tape for business, an urgent care centre and a 24-hour police and mental health nurse team.
Matthew Sebastiani was elected to Coquitlam City Council on October 17, 2026, with 13,480 votes in the City's official count, declared on October 21, fifth of the 20 council candidates. Freshet News called him one of four political newcomers elected to council. He ran with no elector organization. Freshet News reported that he launched his campaign on June 1, 2026, that he is a senior analyst with the Bank of Canada, chair of the Coquitlam Foundation and a director of Place des Arts and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. His platform has five parts: affordability, financial stewardship, safe and accessible communities, community life and a future-ready city. His campaign site carries endorsements from Mayor Richard Stewart and Councillors Brent Asmundson and Dennis Marsden.
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[Image: Matthew Sebastiani for Coquitlam City Council](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/)
Promise tracker
## 22 promises. What Matthew has done since.
Tracked since October 18, 2026. Every change of status links to the vote, motion or report behind it.
- No action yet**Keep property taxes low, stable and predictable**Taxes and spending · Own promise
His platform, under Practical Solutions to Affordability, says he will keep property taxes low, stable and predictable to prevent unexpected increases. He told the Dispatch he will work to keep future tax increases low, stable and predictable.
> “Keep property taxes low, stable, and predictable to protect your hard-earned dollars and prevent unexpected increases.”
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), VoteMate · Matthew Sebastiani, independent for Coquitlam Council (his five pillars) (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Support a balanced mix of housing, and look at rent-to-own models**Housing · Own promise
His platform says he will support a balanced mix of housing options, including affordable rentals, family-sized units and seniors' housing. He told the Dispatch he would continue partnerships with developers, non-profits and senior governments and look at bringing in rent-to-own models used elsewhere.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (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**Cut red tape, speed up permits and keep business tax rates competitive**Business · Own promise
His platform says he will streamline municipal processes and keep business tax rates competitive. Under A Future-Ready Coquitlam it promises technology for faster permit issuance, and he told Freshet News the City must cut red tape and speed up permits so small businesses can open.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Focus spending on core services, based on clear data**Taxes and spending · Own promise
His platform, under Responsible Financial Stewardship, says he will focus spending on essential services (water, sewer, roads, parks, fire and police) and base spending and service levels on clear data to get the most from every dollar.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), VoteMate · Matthew Sebastiani, independent for Coquitlam Council (his five pillars) (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Keep major capital projects on time and on budget**Taxes and spending · Own promise
His platform, under Responsible Financial Stewardship, says he will ensure strict management of major capital projects so they are delivered on time and on budget. He told the Dispatch the same.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Demand fiscal accountability from Metro Vancouver**Taxes and spending · Own promise
His platform says he will demand fiscal responsibility from Metro Vancouver so regional agencies end cost overruns. He told the Dispatch that council has not done enough to demand openness and fiscal responsibility from Metro Vancouver.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Give police and firefighters the tools and resources they need**Public safety · Own promise
His platform, under Safe, Inclusive and Accessible Communities, says he will provide firefighters and police with the tools and resources they need. He told Freshet News his focus includes property crime around SkyTrain stations.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Work on long-term solutions for 3030 Gordon and press the Province on mental health and addictions**Health · Own promise
His platform says he will collaborate on long-term solutions for 3030 Gordon Avenue and advocate for stronger provincial action on mental health and addictions. He told the Dispatch and Freshet News that this includes the Riverview lands as a care campus.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Expand the police and mental health nurse team to 24-hour service**Public safety · Own promise
In his Freshet News profile he said the Mobile Integrated Crisis Response program runs mainly from 10 am to 10 pm, and that he will advocate to expand its capacity and hours so the community receives 24-hour care.
> “I will advocate to expand both the capacity and hours of this service, so our community receives 24/7 care, while freeing up frontline police resources.”
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Upgrade key road corridors, improve cycling safety and advocate for more transit**Transportation · Own promise
His platform says he will upgrade key road corridors, improve cycling safety and advocate for enhanced public transit. He told the Dispatch the City should synchronize traffic signals, build more bus pullouts and press TransLink for more frequent buses to SkyTrain.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Build accessible sidewalks and parks, better lighting and longer public washroom hours**City services · Own promise
His platform says he will build safer, more accessible sidewalks and parks, improve street lighting, support extended public washroom hours and advocate for permanent washrooms at transit hubs like Coquitlam Central Station.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Secure an urgent and primary care centre in Coquitlam**Health · Own promise
His platform says he will partner with the provincial government and Fraser Health to secure a dedicated Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Coquitlam. The Dispatch listed it among his platform points in September 2026.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (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**Invest in new and upgraded recreation centres, cultural spaces and parks**Community facilities · Own promise
His platform, under Enhance Community Life, says he will support new facilities and key upgrades for recreation centres, cultural spaces, sports infrastructure and parks so every neighbourhood benefits from the City's capital plan.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Protect and improve Mundy Park, the Coquitlam Crunch, Como Lake and Town Centre Park**Parks and recreation · Own promise
His platform, under Enhance Community Life, says he will safeguard and improve outdoor spaces including Mundy Park, the Coquitlam Crunch, Como Lake and Town Centre Park.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Keep recreation, sports and arts programs affordable and accessible**Parks and recreation · Own promise
His platform, under Enhance Community Life, says he will ensure recreation, sports and arts programs are affordable and accessible for residents of all ages.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Expand partnerships with sports, arts and cultural groups**Arts and culture · Own promise
His platform, under Enhance Community Life, says he will expand partnerships with local non-profits, sports organizations and cultural groups.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Deepen community consultation for neighbourhood-driven planning**City services · Own promise
His platform, under Enhance Community Life, says he will deepen community consultation so neighbourhood-driven planning sits at the heart of the City's future.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Attract high-paying jobs through economic diversification**Business · Own promise
His platform, under A Future-Ready Coquitlam, says he will grow the local economy by supporting economic diversification and business attraction. He told Freshet News he wants better use of commercial and industrial land to attract companies.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (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**Support a downtown economic strategy for City Centre**Business · Own promise
His platform says he will support a Downtown Economic Strategy with more dining, culture and family-friendly spaces, and he told Freshet News that bringing it to life is part of his platform.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Use technology for faster permits, better service and more transparency**City services · Own promise
His platform, under A Future-Ready Coquitlam, says he will use modern technology to deliver faster permit issuance, higher service levels and greater transparency at City Hall.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Invest in the urban forest, green spaces and electric vehicle charging**Environment · Own promise
His platform, under A Future-Ready Coquitlam, says he will protect and invest in the urban forest, green spaces and EV infrastructure. He told the Dispatch the City must regularly review its urban forest plans and tree-replacement standards.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab), Tri-Cities Dispatch · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab).No action yet**Make infrastructure keep pace with growth, and press the Province for schools, child care and health care**Community facilities · Own promise
His platform says he will ensure municipal infrastructure and amenities keep pace with population growth, particularly on Burke Mountain, and advocate for provincial investment in schools, childcare and healthcare.
No vote or decision on this promise yet.
Where the promise was made: Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform (opens in a new tab).
Read the full position
He told Freshet News he has heard from entrepreneurs who moved their business to another city because of permits and red tape.
[Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/platform)
04
### Safety, 3030 Gordon and a 24-hour crisis response team
His platform promises tools for police and firefighters and long-term solutions for 3030 Gordon Avenue with provincial action on mental health and addictions. He told Freshet News he would advocate to expand the Mobile Integrated Crisis Response team to 24-hour service.
[Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 ](https://www.freshetnews.ca/matthew-sebastiani/)
05
### Accessibility, washrooms and an urgent care centre
His platform promises safer and more accessible sidewalks and parks, better street lighting, longer public washroom hours, permanent washrooms at hubs such as Coquitlam Central Station, and an urgent and primary care centre secured with the Province and Fraser Health.
[Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/platform)
06
### Parks, recreation and growth that keeps pace
His platform promises new and upgraded recreation and cultural facilities, protection of Mundy Park, the Coquitlam Crunch, Como Lake and Town Centre Park, affordable programs, and infrastructure that keeps pace with growth on Burke Mountain, with advocacy for schools, child care and health care.
[Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/platform)
[Matthew Sebastiani campaign platform](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/platform)
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 of his campaign site that concerns the campaign (home, About, Platform, Endorsements), his VoteMate page, and reporting by Freshet News and the Tri-Cities Dispatch.
His campaign's account of his work at the Bank of Canada and in the Senate, his degrees, his awards and his board roles is the campaign's own; Freshet News reports the same roles from his campaign release, and the Dispatch's 2024 report shows him as president of the Crohn's and Colitis Canada chapter. None was checked with the bodies themselves. His Facebook and Instagram accounts showed only a login page to scripts. He held no public office before the vote, so no minutes search applies. A Tri-City News report from an earlier year on a party nomination with his name could not be read (the archive answers 403) and is not used.
03 / Background
## Experience & community
Now (his own account, reported by Freshet News)
### Senior analyst, Bank of Canada
Freshet News reported from his campaign release that he is a senior analyst with the Bank of Canada, and the Dispatch reported the same. voche.me has not checked this with the Bank.
[Freshet News · Sebastiani throws hat in Coquitlam ring, by Janis Cleugh, June 1, 2026](https://www.freshetnews.ca/sebastiani-throws-hat-in-coquitlam-ring/)
Now
### Chair, Coquitlam Foundation; director, Place des Arts and the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
Freshet News reported these roles from his campaign release in June 2026; his Freshet News profile in September lists him as president of Place des Arts. voche.me has not checked them with the organizations.
[Freshet News · Sebastiani throws hat in Coquitlam ring, by Janis Cleugh, June 1, 2026](https://www.freshetnews.ca/sebastiani-throws-hat-in-coquitlam-ring/)
To 2025
### President, Vancouver chapter, Crohn's and Colitis Canada
The Dispatch reported in January 2024 that, as president of the chapter, he wrote to Port Moody council about the GoHere washroom access program. Freshet News reported that he held the office for seven years until 2025.
[Tri-Cities Dispatch · Port Moody joins washroom access program for people with IBD, by Patrick Penner, January 15, 2024](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/ibd-accessible-bathrooms/)
04 / Questions & answers
## Questions for the candidate
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05 / About this page
## Questions about this page
Facts voche.me can state about Matthew Sebastiani's page itself, answered directly rather than left blank.
How did Matthew Sebastiani do in the 2026 Coquitlam municipal election?
Matthew Sebastiani was elected Councillor with 13,480 votes, 5th 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 Matthew Sebastiani?
No. This page is researched by voche.me from public sources, listed below, and is separate from Matthew Sebastiani's own campaign.
Does Matthew Sebastiani currently hold public office?
Not according to this profile. voche.me has not listed a current public office for Matthew Sebastiani.
How many sources does this Matthew Sebastiani profile cite?
This profile lists 15 sourced references, each with the date voche.me checked it, in the Sources section below.
Why do some questions on Matthew Sebastiani's page show no answer?
The "Questions & answers" section on this page lists questions voche.me would put to Matthew Sebastiani 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 Matthew Sebastiani 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
Announcements, event details and messages can be added here, with their source and publication date. No campaign submission has been added.
## 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
- [Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Matthew Sebastiani for Coquitlam City Council (home) ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Matthew Sebastiani campaign · About Matthew ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/about)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Platform ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/platform)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Matthew Sebastiani campaign · Endorsements ](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/endorsements)Checked October 30, 2026
- [VoteMate · Matthew Sebastiani, independent for Coquitlam Council, 2026 BC Local Elections ](https://votemate.org/bc2026/candidates/13423?riding=799)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Freshet News · Sebastiani throws hat in Coquitlam ring, by Janis Cleugh, June 1, 2026 ](https://www.freshetnews.ca/sebastiani-throws-hat-in-coquitlam-ring/)Checked October 30, 2026
- [Freshet News · Matthew Sebastiani, Coquitlam city council candidate, September 30, 2026 ](https://www.freshetnews.ca/matthew-sebastiani/)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 · Coquitlam council candidates answer your questions, October 13, 2026 ](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/coquitlam-council-candidates-answer-your-questions/)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 · Port Moody joins washroom access program for people with IBD, by Patrick Penner, January 15, 2024 ](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/ibd-accessible-bathrooms/)Checked October 30, 2026
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Campaign contact
## Campaign links & contact.
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[Matthew Sebastiani campaign site](https://matthewsebastiani.ca/)
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