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The Surrey Civic Coalition would like to extend a huge thank you to every citizen one who came out to vote in the election and especially to those who helped us in the campaign.

To those people who volunteered or those who donated to our cause, thank you very much. We couldn’t have run the campaign without you.

To every one of our outstanding candidates: Thank you for giving so much of yourselves.
To Ijaz Chatha: Thank you for your tireless efforts to get Surrey its fair share of funding for the past three years. Your determination as a School Trustee will be missed.

To Charlene Dobie, congratulations on your election to the Board of Education. We are confident you will serve the students, parents, teachers, support staff and all other stakeholders with the respect they deserve and will always strive to improve the lines of communication among everyone in the education community.

And especially to Bob Bose: You unselfishly served Surrey as mayor and councillor for more than three decades. Surrey will miss your principles, honour, and integrity; your unique combination of humour and valour; and your calm disposition in the face of adversity. May the light rail transit line you have lobbied for since the 1970s, or the additional parkland you fought to protect since the 1980s, be named in your honour.

Finally, to all the citizens of Surrey: The Surrey Civic Coalition will take a deep breath then return to stand on guard. We will continue to work together for the betterment of everyone in our great city.

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