Our Candidates

Dickens Cheung
Mayoral Candidate, Richmond BC

I am a father of four and deeply rooted Richmond community leader. I am a chair and board member of the BC Association for Substance Use Prevention, DARE, BC Alliance for Better Health, Richmond India Cultural Society, Christian EE Global Ministries and PAC roles at A.R. MacNeill Secondary and William Cook Elementary. I seek to be your elected mayor to advance transparent and accountable governance, community safety, lower cost of living, taxes, attract new investments and more prosperity.

My mission
- be efficient and make government more accountable and transparent
- protect our community and advocate for tougher punishment for crime and drug use
- be a business hub to attract new and grow businesses; less red tape, more incentives
- reduce taxes, protect home ownership, more affordable housing, ensuring more money is in your pockets

Fluent in: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Mario Cruz
City Councillor Candidate, Richmond BC

I am a deeply rooted Richmond resident and concerned for our city's path ahead. I seek to be your elected city councillor to deliver more mental illness support, improve housing affordability, reducing local tax burden and sustainable development.

My mission
- enhance services and promote sustainable living for families, seniors, young adults and future generations
- expand recreational and social facilities for all
- reduce municipal taxes and make housing more affordable, ensuring more money is in your pockets

Fluent in: English, Tagalog, Spanish

Manish Mentha
School Board Trustee Candidate, Richmond BC

I am a father of two. I seek to be your elected trustee to advocate for change to improve our education system, curriculum and community.

My mission
- collaborate with teachers and unionized organizations to bridge gaps and provide resources and training to enhance student learning in core subjects such as Math, Science, Technology and English
- promote cultural harmony, youth engagement and leadership development
- reaffirm trust with the Richmond school board through sport, promoting team spirit and unity

Fluent in: English

Herbert Wong
Campaign Manager, Richmond BC

I am a deeply rooted community leader. I sit on the riding boards for East Burnaby and Mallardville Coquitlam with the BC Conservative Party. Also supported in a bid for Richmond Centre's independent MLA campaign in 2024.

My mission
- promote civic engagement, restore social morality and empower the community
- restore government impartiality on key issues such as public spending oversight
- reestablish common sense policies to restore safer communities, improve housing affordability and reduce taxes

Fluent in: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

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