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If you want to lead in Abbotsford, stick to the issues. Don’t disrespect the electorate and distract them with things that are either false or irrelevant. That’s not fair to them. The people of Abbotsford deserve to hear us – mayoral and council candidates alike – bang back-and-forth on the issues, not on alarmist allegations…

We go to the polls in Abbotsford for a general local election on October 20, when we’ll vote for one mayor, eight city councillors, and seven school trustees. Are you on the City of Abbotsford voter’s list? If not, you can register in person on the day you vote. Can’t be here to vote on October 20? We…

During the November 2011 municipal election, I promised the people of Abbotsford I would support open, transparent, and accountable government and would apply that same principle to my expenses as an individual member of Abbotsford City Council. In other words, whatever taxpayer money I spent would be open to the public for review and comment. I…

On Monday this week, The Hon. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade, and Technology and MLA for Surrey-Whalley visited Abbotsford City Hall, where we discussed three major topics: Skilled labour Abbotsford is currently experiencing an unprecedented demand for qualified, skilled workers – the highest of any municipality south of the Fraser River. The City of…

During this extended spell of extreme heat, there are resources in the City of Abbotsford to help you stay cool and safe. And please remember to lend a hand to those who may need it during this heat wave. Link to resources: ExtremeHeatResourcesAbbotsford -30-

SWOOP, Canada’s newest low-fare airline, had its inaugural flight last week, with its first landing at our own Abbotsford International Airport, also known as YXX. Now you can fly directly from Abbotsford to Edmonton, Winnipeg, or Hamilton, with an easy connection to Halifax — and back again — while enjoying ultra-low fares. -30-  

I’ve just added Instagram to my social media bucket. Now you can find me there as well as on Facebook and Twitter. You can also reach me by email or phone at 604-864-5500. eMail: http://bit.ly/HenryBraunEmailForm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/henrybraunabbotsford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HenryBraunAbbotsford/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayorHenryBraun Telephone: 604-864-5500 -30-

No. The City of Abbotsford is not suing Ledgeview. In the Friday edition (May 4) of the Abbotsford News, an article with the headline “City files lawsuit over Ledgeview clubhouse fire” was printed. Unfortunately, while that headline and the lede following it might be compelling, they aren’t fully accurate. What’s not clear in the article…

The rumour is true; I’m ready to serve another four years as your mayor in Abbotsford. And I’m pleased to enter this year’s mayoral race knowing Abbotsford has reached new levels of economic, organizational, and social health because of the exhaustive efforts of City of Abbotsford management, staff, and my colleagues around the council table.…

During the November 2011 municipal election, I promised the people of Abbotsford that I would support open, transparent, and accountable government and would apply that same principle to my expenses as an individual member of Abbotsford City Council. To that end, here are my 2016 expenses, open for review and comment. Scroll down further for…