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    Maple Ridge, BC 2026 Municipal Election Candidates

    Incumbent Dan Ruimy (A Better Maple Ridge), a former federal Liberal MP, faces challenger Jerry Kok for Maple Ridge's mayoralty.

    Election daySaturday, October 17, 2026
    Candidates profiled2
    Mayoral race2 candidates

    All Maple Ridge candidates

    Dan Ruimy

    MayorA Better Maple RidgeIncumbentCentre-left
    • Public safety: Continue investing in policing and fire services; during his first term council authorized 22 new RCMP officers and 22 new firefighters (first significant fire-service increase in years). Platform emphasizes 'community safety' and long-term financial planning to sustain it.
    • Infrastructure and transportation: Advance major transportation and infrastructure projects; supports long-term financial planning for growth; as MP he advocated federal investment in local highways (e.g., Harris Road underpass, Kennedy Road overpass, Haney Bypass) and advocates for Bus Rapid Transit via TransLink/UBCM lobbying.
    • Recreation and community amenities (referendum): Recreation is a headline 2026 issue: an October 2026 referendum accompanies the election on borrowing for major recreation facilities (a new pool/aquatic centre) on the Maple Ridge golf-course lands. Ruimy's campaign frames it as moving long-term recreation planning forward for a growing city; critics call it up to a half-billion in borrowing with 8–10% annual tax increases.

    Jerry Kok

    MayorIndependentCandidateUnrated
    • Economic opportunity and affordability: Platform centres on supporting local businesses and making new businesses 'confident putting down roots'; calls for 'smart, creative ways to keep life affordable' by finding efficiencies in city operations.
    • Smart growth and preserving character: Supports thoughtful growth while 'preserving Maple Ridge's character' — a contrast framing with the incumbent's large-scale development and recreation borrowing plans.
    • Safer streets: Lists safer streets among top priorities; positions himself on public safety alongside his experience on the Maple Ridge Safety and Security Committee.

    Income & assets: 2026 financial disclosure statements are filed with Elections BC about 90 days after election day, so figures are not yet available. Those statements disclose campaign financing, not personal wealth.

    Frequently asked questions

    Who is running for mayor of Maple Ridge in 2026?

    The declared mayoral candidates in Maple Ridge are: Dan Ruimy, Jerry Kok. Profiles, issue positions and left-right lean ratings for each are listed above and in the interactive comparison tool.

    When is the Maple Ridge municipal election?

    Maple Ridge voters go to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of BC's general local elections. Advance voting dates vary by municipality — check your city's election page.

    How do Maple Ridge candidates lean politically?

    Candidates are rated on a 1–10 left-right scale based on party affiliation and platform. In Maple Ridge, the field spans: Centre-left (1), Unrated (1). Use the interactive tool above to compare any two candidates side by side.

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