Paige Petriw Seeks Second Term On Port Coquitlam City Council

Four years after campaigning to bring a new generation of leadership to City Hall, Petriw says experience has only strengthened her belief in the value of different voices around the Council table.

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — August 28, 2026 — Four years ago, Paige Petriw ran for Port Coquitlam City Council with a simple message: a new generation deserved a voice at the table.

Now, after four years serving on Council, she says she has the experience to prove why that representation matters — and she’s asking Port Coquitlam residents to send her back for another term.

Petriw has officially announced her campaign for re-election in the 2026 municipal election, pointing to a first term that has combined fiscal responsibility, significant investment in community infrastructure and amenities, and continued progress on housing, accessibility and quality of life.

“In 2022, I ran because I believed Council would benefit from a different perspective — as a millennial, a mom, a small business owner and someone deeply invested in the future of this community. Four years later, my experience on Council is proof of that. I’ve learned a tremendous amount, I’ve found my voice, and I’ve proven I can make a difference. And I’m just getting started.”

— Paige Petriw, Port Coquitlam City Councillor

Since being elected, Petriw has brought forward initiatives, championed policies and worked alongside Mayor and Council on some of the most significant investments and changes underway in Port Coquitlam.

During her first term, the City has maintained some of the lowest property taxes in Metro Vancouver while making major investments in roads, parks, recreation facilities and neighbourhood infrastructure. Port Coquitlam has approved record levels of new housing, expanded childcare spaces, advanced transportation improvements, and continued investing in the services and amenities that support a growing community.

Petriw has been particularly focused on making Port Coquitlam a more accessible and inclusive community. As Council’s designate for Events, Celebrations, Community Experience and Inclusion, she guided the development of the City’s first Accessibility Action Plan and the establishment of its Accessibility Committee, while championing initiatives to make recreation, public spaces, programs and community events more accessible and welcoming for residents of all ages and abilities.

But Petriw says the work of the next Council will be shaped just as much by the challenges ahead.

Affordability remains top of mind for residents. A growing population is putting increasing pressure on roads, recreation facilities, parks and other infrastructure. Housing must continue to evolve to meet the needs of young people, families and seniors. And municipalities are increasingly being asked to deliver more while facing rising costs and responsibilities downloaded from senior levels of government.

For Petriw, those challenges make experienced, thoughtful local leadership especially important.

“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, but I’m not running on the idea that the job is finished. Port Coquitlam is growing, expectations of local government are changing, and there are some big decisions ahead of us. I want to keep asking the tough questions, pushing for smart solutions and making sure we’re getting the best possible value for residents while continuing to invest in the community we love.”

Petriw says protecting what makes Port Coquitlam special will remain at the centre of her approach.

That means keeping taxes and City spending responsible while planning for growth; supporting a strong local economy and vibrant downtown; advocating for transportation improvements; investing in recreation, parks and community amenities; and ensuring residents can continue to see themselves and their needs reflected in the decisions made at City Hall.

It also means being willing to advocate beyond Port Coquitlam’s borders when decisions made by other levels of government affect local taxpayers and services.

For Petriw, the motivation behind seeking another term remains deeply personal.

She has built her life, grown a business and established deep community roots in Port Coquitlam. Now raising two school-aged children in the city, she says the decisions being made today about housing, infrastructure, transportation, affordability and community amenities will shape the Port Coquitlam her children inherit.

“Port Coquitlam has been an incredible place to build my life and raise my family. I want my kids, and the generations coming behind them, to have that same opportunity. Four years ago, I asked residents to trust me with a seat at the table. Today, I’ve proven what I can do with that seat — and I’m more ambitious than ever about what we can accomplish next.”

Petriw was first elected to Port Coquitlam City Council in 2022. She is a longtime Tri-Cities resident, entrepreneur and community advocate with a professional background in marketing, communications, events and small business.

More information about Petriw’s record, priorities and 2026 campaign is available at paigepetriw.com.

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