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    Port Coquitlam, BC 2026 Municipal Election Candidates

    Three independents are running for Port Coquitlam mayor: incumbent Brad West against Connor Fesenmaier and Pasquale Zampieri.

    Election daySaturday, October 17, 2026
    Candidates profiled3
    Mayoral race3 candidates

    All Port Coquitlam candidates

    Brad West

    MayorIndependentIncumbentCentre-right (6/10)
    • Affordability and taxes: Keep property taxes affordable — claims PoCo has the lowest average property taxes and utility fees in the region while continuing to invest in core services
    • Public safety: Keep the community among the safest in BC; cites a historic low crime rate
    • Parks, recreation and household services: Invested in parks, large-item pickup, glass recycling, and made outdoor pool swimming free for residents

    Lean assessment: Independent with no party affiliation, but his governing record is fiscally conservative: lowest property taxes in the region, fiscal restraint, pro-resource-economy stances, and criticism of NDP identity politics — despite his roots in the labour movement (former United Steelworkers communications staffer).

    Connor Fesenmaier

    MayorIndependentCandidateCentre (5/10)
    • Transportation: Names transportation the biggest issue: limited routes in/out of the city, railway crossings and congestion (Pitt River Road, Lougheed Hwy, Shaughnessy St, Mary Hill Bypass); links it to emergency preparedness; running on an 'eight-point platform' of traffic corridors and preventative infrastructure maintenance
    • Community engagement and transparency: Wants the mayor and council to have a stronger presence at smaller community events and clearer information to residents about expected developments and their impacts
    • Housing: Advocates 'gentle density' — more housing choices within existing neighbourhoods without relying on high-rise development, preserving neighbourhood character

    Lean assessment: Independent with no party ties. Platform mixes business-friendly, infrastructure-first management (transportation corridors, preventative asset maintenance, growth management) with socially compassionate positions (compassion-led homelessness response, gentle density over high-rises). No partisan affiliation to anchor a firmer rating.

    Pasquale Zampieri

    MayorIndependentCandidateCentre-right (6/10)
    • Affordability and accountability: Prioritizes affordability, responsible budgeting and transparency — residents should clearly understand where taxpayer dollars go; 'protecting taxpayers' is a published campaign priority
    • Housing affordability: Points to younger generations struggling to enter the market; wants a range of housing options while considering neighbourhood character and the impacts of growth
    • Infrastructure keeping pace with growth: Housing growth must be accompanied by appropriate infrastructure — roads, transit, sewer and municipal services; also flags traffic congestion and improving traffic flow

    Lean assessment: Independent with no party ties. His platform language is fiscally conservative — 'protecting taxpayers,' responsible budgeting, accountability for public money, and responsible (restrained) development — with no left-coded positions on record.

    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 Port Coquitlam in 2026?

    The declared mayoral candidates in Port Coquitlam are: Brad West, Connor Fesenmaier, Pasquale Zampieri. Profiles, issue positions and left-right lean ratings for each are listed above and in the interactive comparison tool.

    When is the Port Coquitlam municipal election?

    Port Coquitlam 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 Port Coquitlam candidates lean politically?

    Candidates are rated on a 1–10 left-right scale based on party affiliation and platform. In Port Coquitlam, the field spans: Centre-right (2), Centre (1). Use the interactive tool above to compare any two candidates side by side.

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