Doug McCallum to lead inaugural Surrey council meeting Monday at 7 pm
The new Surrey City Council takes office Monday, November 2, 2026, with Mayor-elect Doug McCallum and eight councillors sworn in at a 7 pm ceremony at Surrey City Hall.
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Surrey's new City Council takes office on Monday, November 2, 2026, at a 7 pm ceremony at Surrey City Hall. Mayor-elect Doug McCallum will lead an inaugural meeting where seven of eight council seats belong to his Safe Surrey Coalition, with Harry Bains from Surrey Connect Public IA as the only member from a different organization.
The Surrey Now-Leader reported on October 29 that McCallum received 42,745 votes on October 17, 2026, which was 31.96 per cent of votes cast. His nearest rival, outgoing mayor Brenda Locke, received 30,886 votes. Voter turnout was 37.3 per cent: 134,393 of Surrey's 359,921 registered voters cast a ballot, according to numbers the City of Surrey posted on its website. Surrey accepted 669 mail ballots.
Where McCallum won
McCallum earned most of his votes in Newton and did well at advance polling locations. His largest advance-vote margin was at Princess Margaret, where he received 2,272 votes compared to 626 for Brenda Locke. At Panorama Ridge, Chimney Hill Elementary and Strawberry Hill Elementary on general voting day, McCallum again led by wide margins. Locke performed better at Cloverdale Rec Centre, Semiahmoo and Earl Marriott.
Semiahmoo was the busiest advance voting location, with 6,488 votes cast over four advance voting days across the city's 10 advance polling sites. On general voting day, Goldstone Park Elementary recorded the highest count at 2,313 votes.
The new council
The eight councillors sworn in alongside McCallum on Monday will be Doug Elford, Meera Gill, Mandeep Singh Nagra, Suhana Gill, Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra and Cheney Cloke, all Safe Surrey Coalition, along with Harry Bains from Surrey Connect Public IA. The Safe Surrey Coalition holds the mayor's seat and seven of eight council seats, giving it a majority.
What residents can do
The swearing-in ceremony begins at 7 pm Monday at Surrey City Hall. The Link Newspaper reported on October 29 that a livestream will be available. After Monday's ceremony, the first regular council meeting follows the same evening. Surrey residents can follow the new council's promises and votes at /bc/surrey-2026/tracker.
Questions this story answers
When does the new Surrey City Council take office?
The new council is sworn in at a 7 pm ceremony on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Surrey City Hall. This starts a four-year term for Mayor Doug McCallum and the eight councillors elected on October 17, 2026. The first regular council meeting will follow the ceremony the same evening.
Who are the members of the new Surrey City Council?
Mayor Doug McCallum leads a council of eight: Doug Elford, Meera Gill, Mandeep Singh Nagra, Suhana Gill, Allison Patton, Laurie Guerra and Cheney Cloke, all from the Safe Surrey Coalition, and Harry Bains from Surrey Connect Public IA. McCallum and the seven Safe Surrey councillors hold the majority of seats.
How many people voted in the 2026 Surrey civic election?
Voter turnout was 37.3 per cent. According to numbers posted on the City of Surrey's website, 134,393 of Surrey's 359,921 registered voters cast a ballot on or before October 17, 2026. The City also accepted 669 mail ballots during the election.
How many votes did Doug McCallum receive?
Doug McCallum received 42,745 votes, which was 31.96 per cent of votes cast, according to the Surrey Now-Leader's October 29 report on voting data posted by the City of Surrey. His nearest rival, outgoing mayor Brenda Locke, received 30,886 votes according to the City's official results.
Where did McCallum perform best during the election?
McCallum earned many of his votes in Newton, according to the Surrey Now-Leader. His largest advance-voting margin was at Princess Margaret, where he received 2,272 votes compared to 626 for Brenda Locke. He also dominated polls at Panorama Ridge, Chimney Hill Elementary and Strawberry Hill Elementary on general voting day.
What were the busiest voting locations in Surrey?
Among the 10 advance voting locations, Semiahmoo was busiest with 6,488 votes cast over four advance voting days. Among general voting day locations, Goldstone Park Elementary recorded 2,313 votes, making it the busiest single-day polling station in the election.
What is the Safe Surrey Coalition?
The Safe Surrey Coalition is the elector organization that Doug McCallum leads. Seven of the eight elected councillors ran with the Safe Surrey Coalition in 2026. The organization now holds the mayor's seat and a council majority. You can read about their platform and the promises they made at their page on this site.
Can residents watch the swearing-in ceremony?
Yes. The Link Newspaper reported on October 29 that a livestream of the ceremony will be available starting at 7 pm on Monday, November 2. The swearing-in takes place at Surrey City Hall. The first regular council meeting will follow immediately after the ceremony.
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