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	GetAwayBC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Surrey was incorporated in 1879, but it wasn’t until 1993 that the area officially became a city.
		Surrey’s boundaries include the Fraser River to the north, the Canada-US borders to the south and the municipalities of Delta and Langley to the west and east respectively.
		Surrey City Council consists of the mayor and eight members of council, who are elected by Surrey residents every three years.
	www.getawaybc.com /city.cgi?city=Surrey (1266 words)

	SSNews
		Surrey city council approved plans Monday night for a private Sikh school backed by Ripudaman Singh Malik, one of two men acquitted in the 1985 Air India bombings.
		About 400 people packed a Surrey council meeting for a debate on the proposal for the religious school, which will teach Sikh culture, history and religion to elementary and high school students.
		The Sikh community praised Surrey city council for making an unbiased decision which had everything to do with the education of the children rather than Race or backers of the School.
	www.sikhsangat.org /publish/article_1067.shtml (259 words)

	James Taylor chair - newsroom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Surrey leads the region and even Canada and North America in these initiatives; and other communities, such as the City of Vancouver, the City of Burnaby, and the City of Coquitlam are following Surrey’s lead.
		In December 1998, the City of Surrey Department of Planning and Development agreed to enter into partnership with our research group, a team of consultants, and a multi-constituent advisory committee (involving various levels of government) in order to produce a model capable of applying sustainable principles and alternative development standards “on the ground”.
		In January 1999, Surrey City Council authorized planning staff to explore the application of seven principles that emerged from these projects as the basis for developing the Neighbourhood Concept Plan for the community of East Clayton.
	www.sustainable-communities.agsci.ubc.ca /newsroom/surrey.html (3206 words)

	Surrey Civic Coalition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The SCC is an independent citizens’ group dedicated to providing good government in the City of Surrey.
		The SCC seeks to engage interested Surrey citizens in a discussion of ways of improving government at both the Council and School Board level, and undertakes to endorse candidates of the highest ability for Council and School Board.
		SCC membership is open to all supporters residing or working in the City of Surrey, regardless of political or religious affiliation.
	www.surreyciviccoalition.ca (76 words)

	Arts Council of Surrey
		The Arts Council with the Surrey Arts Teachers’ Association and with the cooperation of Central City Shopping Centre, accept the work of over 100 of Surrey secondary school students from grade 8 – 12 and exhibits their art for two months where it can be viewed by students, parents, friends and the community at large.
		Opening reception is attended by City Council members, School Trustees, Teachers, parents and Arts Council of Surrey directors to acknowledge the students’ efforts and encourage their interest and growth in the arts and to foster in them a sense of pride and accomplishment.
		The Arts Council current sponsorship includes the publication of the anthology of winning scripts submitted at the conference and is also involved in the jurying process of submission of works.
	www.artscouncilofsurrey.ca /html/events.htm (750 words)

	Surrey Police Authority
		Surrey Police Authority was established in 1995 by Central Government to oversee the work of the force by monitoring its performance, its efficiency and effectiveness and ensuring the force’s priorities represent those of the wider community.
		Our first and foremost priority is the wellbeing of the public of Surrey, their needs and concerns from policing.
		Surrey is one of the lowest Government funded police forces in the country - does this affect public confidence in policing?
	www.surreypa.gov.uk (203 words)

	Welcome to Surrey Heath
		Surrey Heath comprises the beautiful villages of Windlesham, Bagshot, Chobham and Frimley as well as the main centre of Camberley.
		The historic towns of Farnham and Guildford are nearby, and the city of Winchester with its glorious cathedral and attractive shopping centre is easily accessible along the M3 motorway.
		Parks Surrey Heath has two very beautiful and large parks, Frimley Lodge Park with canalside walks, and Lightwater Country Park which has large areas of protected heathland.
	www.surreyheath.gov.uk /tourism/AboutSurreyHeath/default.htm (224 words)

	Surrey Voters May Shift Entire Region :: News :: thetyee.ca
		Traffic jams are now common in Surrey, the fastest-growing municipality in the Lower Mainland, and the city suffers from poor public transit and the loss of green space.
		The SCC's Picket thinks this is an opportune time for his party to reach out to groups that have been alienated by the SET's policies and style of government.
		This is a digit dialing of 205 “dedicated municipal voters” in the City of Surrey, British Columbia between October 4th and 11th, 2005.
	thetyee.ca /News/2005/10/11/SurreyVoters (3337 words)

	Surrey Voice web site home page
		Surrey Voice is in favour of more access across the river.
		Surrey Voice is in favour of a NEW BRIDGE, that will divert traffic from No. 1 Highway via Maple Rdige or other alternative locations.
		As council I am opposed to excessive development of townhouses and new subdivisions being approved break neck speed – unitl we have the planning and infrastructure in placed – namely school (class sizes), roads, public transport system improved and other public amenities – hospitals, rec centres, and libraries.
	members.shaw.ca /surreyvoice/home.htm (684 words)

	IDA Campaigns: Rodeos
		SURREY - An injury that ended in the death of an 18-month-old steer at the Cloverdale Rodeo on the weekend was an unusual "freak accident," said rodeo veterinarian Edward Wiebe.
		"Because Surrey is becoming an increasingly urban area, I think the acceptance levels for the treatment of animals is getting lower," she said.
		The society, which mounts a campaign every year to educate the public on rodeo issues, says it will be appealing to Surrey city council later this year for an end to the rodeo.
	www.idausa.org /campaigns/sport/rodeo/media.html (372 words)

	The City of Surrey: A History.
		Surrey is located south of Vancouver and her northern boundary is the Fraser River and her southern boundary is Semiahmoo Bay and the U.S.A. Surrey's History is composed of a series of interwoven themes which impact on one another in Surrey's historical development.
		In England, across the Thames from Westminster is the County of Surrey.
		Surrey was named by the first Clerk of the Municipal Council, Mr.
	members.shaw.ca /j.a.brown/Surrey.html (209 words)

	House-size limit provokes angry reaction
		The recent decision by Surrey city council to limit the size of homes in one of the Lower Mainland city's oldest neighbourhoods has triggered an angry debate, including allegations of racism.
		Council's decision Monday night to limit the size of new homes in the neighbourhood to 3,200 square feet has lit up the phone lines at Punjabi language radio stations, with listeners complaining that the new bylaw has clear racial overtones.
		But Surrey Mayor Diane Watts denies there was any racism involved and defends the neighbourhood as a "heritage community," which residents are "very passionate" about.
	www.cbc.ca /news/story/2006/12/06/bc-surrey-homes.html (1423 words)

	GamesBids.com Forums > 900 foot tower proposed for Surrey
		Surrey is the fastest growing area of the lower mainland, surrey will be the largest city in the lower mainland, surrey does have some of the lowest property values of the lower mainland, downtown vancouver will be built out in the near future...
		Also, keep in mind that a lot of the social problems surrey is having is due to the way cities like vancouver and burnaby handled their homeless, drug addicts, and prostitutes...
		The only city that benefits is the largest city, the new fire trucks a town of 5000 saved up for went into the city and they got older fire trucks then they had before.
	www.gamesbids.com /forums/lofiversion/index.php?t495.html (4412 words)

	Camelot Village: Britain's Heritage and History
		The county of Surrey is situated in South East England, due south of Greater London and is one of England's smallest counties yet it has one of the highest populations.
		The name Surrey derives from 'Sudergeona' or (southern region), a Saxon sub-kingdom of AD 673 that was part of a much larger kingdom including Middlesex to the North of the Thames.
		Surrey's local government: The southwest of Surrey is two-tier provided by Surrey County Council and the 10 District Councils of Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Guildford, Mole Valley, Reigate and Banstead, Runnymede, Surrey Heath, Tandridge, Waverley and Woking.
	www.camelotintl.com /heritage/counties/england/surrey.html (1448 words)

	Surrey Civic Coalition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Surrey Civic Coalition is a new political party in Surrey dedicated to bringing individuals back into the planning process for our great city.
		We believe Surrey's current council and school board have acted on behalf of a small minority of Surrey residents, namely those with a financial interest in the city, to the exclusion of all others.
		However, SET elected a majority to both council and school board again, and continue to operate Surrey without regard for anyone who doesn't support their money-first vision.
	www.surreyciviccoalition.ca /history.shtml (232 words)

	City Council Minutes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		She did feel there was merit in creating a special category subject to Council review, and that perhaps the City Council should look at the Plaza in its entirety.
		The City Attorney clarified that the City will receive 100% of this amount to be imposed on her tax bill.
		City Sponsorship of Shakespeare in the Park - (Montgomery) - Approve recommendation of Art Commission for City sponsorship of Curtain Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
	www.cityofmillvalley.org /cc060717.html (2764 words)

	Gateway Restoration Network - Research
		The City of Surrey has approved a plan that could generate millions of dollars and many years worth of construction jobs involving all the trades and disciplines in projects of a diversity of sizes.
		Council sees the South Westminster area not only as a significant gateway to Surrey and our City Centre, but as a vibrant working and living community on the Fraser River,said Mayor Doug McCallum when the concept was approved.
		Surrey describes the Neighbourhood Concept as a blueprint for land uses and the opportunity to redevelop much of the 1,270 acres to create a greater employment base and a needed economic boost.
	disciplethenations.org /GRNResearch.html (1301 words)

	BC - Surrey BC, Sullivan Hieghts School
		Telus wants to install a chain of towers along Avenue, from Surrey to Abbotsford, to improve cell phone service for the increasing number of drivers who use the road.
		The code, he said, only deals with the thermal effects of radiation on the human body and sets the safe limit of exposure to less than that, which would raise body temperature by one degree in six minutes.
		Marvin Hunt noted the city doesn't have the technical expertise to make a decision based on the disputed safety aspects of cell phone technology.
	members.aol.com /gotemf2/BC/surrey (448 words)

	Mayor of Surrey Heath
		Councillor Keith Bush became Surrey Heath's 34th Mayor at the Borough Council's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, 10 May 2006.
		Councillor Bush is delighted to serve as Mayor of the Borough of Surrey Heath and looks forward to a challenging and rewarding year.
		It was not until 1974 that it became compulsory for Mayors to be selected from members of the Council.
	www.surreyheath.gov.uk /council/Mayor (602 words)

	Montreal City Council - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Montreal City Council is the governing body of Montreal, Quebec.
		Pierre Lapointe, M.I.C.U. - City Councillor, Ahuntsic, Ahuntsic-Cartierville
		Bertrand A. Ward, M.I.C.U. - City Councillor, Pierrefonds-Senneville
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montreal_City_Council (551 words)

	Rodeo Banned in Vancouver - Articles - From Animal Defenders of Westchester - We advocate on all animal protection and ...
		Vancouver City Council's decision to ban rodeo events in the city, the first of its kind in Canada, is a victory for the humane treatment of animals, says the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS).
		VHS has proposed to Surrey council that the rodeo be replaced with a country music festival - a proposal backed by the BC SPCA.
		Rodeo was featured in the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City as one of the cultural events, despite protests from the public and animal protection groups.
	www.all-creatures.org /adow/art-20060516.html (387 words)

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		It has been criticized because it allows a minority of voters to sweep city council elections, it minimizes the diversity of views on council, and it does not link councillors to particular neighbourhoods.
		See what Think City and Surrey Matters asked candidates in their surveys on electoral reform issues.
		We are not advocating STV for all cities - that is for each city to decide once a citizen-led process is in place - but we want to increase voters' familiarity with it both because it is well-suited to city elections and because BC will be voting on it again in three years.
	cityvote.ca (609 words)

	Raves Banned (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Despite pleas from rave party organizers and security personnel who work the events, city council voted 5-4 Monday to outlaw the all-night parties.
		City council is concerned about the ability to control large crowds of teens and the events' association with drugs.
		It's not the bonfires or raves the city has a problem with, he said, it's the drugs and alcohol consumed when they occur.
	www.mapinc.org /drugnews/v01/n515/a11.html?132553 (279 words)

	City of Robinson, Texas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		City Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
		Citizen comments: Citizens may be heard on any subject but no discussion by or with Council will be held on any matter not listed on an official agenda as required by law.
		Councilmember comments and/or questions: No discussion with or by Council will be held on any matter not listed on an official agenda as required by law.
	www.robinsontexas.org /citycouncil (220 words)

	City of Surrey - Inside City Hall - Your Mayor and Council - Mayor Watts
		City of Surrey - Inside City Hall - Your Mayor and Council - Mayor Watts
		While Chair of the Police, Fire and Public Safety Committee for five years, Mayor Watts fought to ensure that the RCMP and the Surrey Firefighters were included in all discussions related to every aspect of public safety in our community.
		As a member of Council in 2001, Mayor Watts became the first elected official in Surrey to become an Honorary Firefighter for her work with the Surrey Fire Service and Public Safety.
	www.surrey.ca /Inside+City+Hall/Your+Mayor+and+Council/Mayor+Watts.htm (298 words)

	J.P. Morgan Rings Up Western Canada for 850-Worker Call Center, Site Selection Online Insider
		SURREY, B.C., Canada – "Project Trident": That was the codename that Canadian business recruiters hung on a hot prospect.
		Surrey won't be an option for a transfer destination.
		Midland city officials are also providing a $1.2-million tax abatement to facilitate the upgrade.
	www.siteselection.com /ssinsider/pwatch/pw031117.htm (2407 words)

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		The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has gone on the attack against a by-law to be voted on by Surrey City Council tonight.
		The City has imposed a 5000 percent business license fee increase on the pharmacies dispensing methadone in the Whalley area.
		The BCCLA has written to the Mayor of Surrey to outline its many concerns with this by-law, as have a number of other concerned groups, including the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association (FIPA).
	www.bccla.org /pressreleases/03surreymethadone.html (788 words)

	Retail Wholesale & Department Store Union Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Sometimes Wal-Mart will scatter a few trees and shrubs around to satisfy city councils, and on occasion they have been forced to change the facade of the big box in order to secure the rezoning.
		For sake of argument assume that a piece of land zoned for industrial use is worth $1.00 a square foot; the minute the Municipal Council rezones the land to commercial use the value rises to $3.00 a square foot.
		Surrey City Council refused to rezone the land and thus protected the neighbourhood.
	www.rwdsu.ca /walmart.html (2870 words)

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