Harv Westeringh for Chilliwack City Councillor

10/04/2022

Learn more at http://vote4harv.ca

09/07/2022

CHILLIWACK - Chilliwack native Harv Westeringh has seemingly done it all and seen it all in his many years spe...

09/02/2022

I will be seeking re-election this fall as city councillor. “For me personally, the learning curve was pretty steep the last four years. As a council, we have achieved many successes, especially through some harrowing times. I learned quickly how many people and departments are behind the scenes, making Chilliwack such an awesome place to call home. As always, there are still challenges ahead, and if I am re-elected, my experience over this last term will help me deal with those challenges.
I am asking the citizens of Chilliwack to support me on October 15th for a second term as city councillor. My website is vote4harv.ca and will be up next week, and my email address is [email protected]

10/10/2018

10/03/2018

08/14/2018

Why am I running for City of Chilliwack Councillor?

I was born and raised in Chilliwack. Our current city council has done a great job over the last 4 years, especially given the challenges that have come our way. But our next city council will look very different, with half our current councillors stepping down. Having lived here my whole life, I know the City well, and consider it the best place in the world to live.

When I was born here, Chilliwack was a “town.” We later sought “city” status, and now we are a big city, with “big city” issues. As we face the next (and current) challenges, I believe that I can offer a wide perspective, with historical knowledge and deep roots.

Although I am a small-scale dairy farmer, I am also in the service industry (construction and real estate). I am approachable, accountable, and listen to all points of view with respect. My job is to bring people together, through negotiation and collaboration. I believe these are necessary skills in being an effective councillor.

08/14/2018

Press Release:

Harv Westeringh has announced that he will be running in this year’s civic elections, for City Councillor.

Westeringh was born and raised in Greendale, and currently lives in Rosedale.

“I have lived in Chilliwack my whole life. I grew up here, my wife grew up here, and our kids have grown up here. I have always been interested in local issues, and I am very aware of the issues that our current council is wrestling with.”

He has been a Realtor since 1994, and has been involved with the building industry, as a builder, since 1996.

“In 2011, my wife and I started a small dairy farm in East Chilliwack. Being involved in these 3 different industries gives me a wide perspective of some of the local issues."

Westeringh believes in being fiscally responsible, maintaining a low taxation rate, and supports the “pay as you go” philosophy, as Chilliwack continues to grow.

“As a city, we either move ahead or we fall behind. I love this city, and want to help find the solutions to keep this city the best place to live in. There are some real challenges currently facing us, and if successful in my desire to represent our city as a councillor, I would like to focus on the following issues:

- Crime and Public Safety
- Increasing affordable housing
- Protecting the Agricultural Land Reserve
- Expansion of our local economy

Westeringh has been president of the East Chilliwack Elementary Parent Advisory Council, involved extensively in the ice hockey community, as youth coach, youth trainer, president of the Upper Fraser Valley Hockey Association, Old-timers hockey association, youth soccer coach, involved with the Chilliwack Holstein 4-H, and past director of the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board.