Surrey First adds new council candidate

Surrey First Councillor and candidate for mayor Linda Annis announced Monday that Shina Vermani of Newton has joined the Surrey First team as a council candidate.

Vermani, a research and policy analyst with B.C.’s Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, has a Master of Commerce degree, a Bachelor of Education degree, and a postgraduate diploma in computer applications. 

Prior to joining that ministry, Vermani was a research and policy analyst with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

“Shina’s experience in education and public safety, and her years of community service with seniors, youth and new Canadians, make her a strong addition to our Surrey First team,” said Annis. “Like all of our candidates, Shina is committed to safer streets, building our local economy, and respecting Surrey taxpayers. We’ve definitely put together a strong team that is ready to go to work for local families and their neighbourhoods.” 

Vermani joins Debra Antifaev, Councillor Mike Bose, Janet Brown, Bilal Cheema, Jasroop Gosal, Gagan Nahal, and Clint Stewart on the Surrey First slate headed by mayoral candidate Linda Annis. 

“Like a lot of Surrey residents, I’ve watched Linda Annis over her eight years on council, and I’m impressed by her vision for our city, her integrity, and her work in neighbourhoods all across Surrey,” said Vermani. “I’m looking forward to reaching out to local neighbourhoods and earning every vote. I’m also excited about serving our growing community as we get ready to be our province’s largest city. Like Surrey taxpayers, I want to see more transit, and a strong Surrey economy where people can work closer to home without having to commute to other cities. I also want to work with Linda and our Surrey First team to find savings and efficiencies at city hall through a core review of every city program and expense, ensuring taxpayers get value for money.”