Port Moody, BC – [February 8, 2026] – Port Moody Voice city councillor Haven Lurbiecki has announced her candidacy for mayor, saying she is stepping forward in response to a growing call from residents for change at City Hall.  

The announcement comes shortly after last week’s vote on the city’s new Official Community Plan, which Lurbiecki says would transform Port Moody in ways residents have clearly rejected. Lurbiecki was the only councillor to vote against the plan.

“Surveys and public input have consistently shown residents do not agree with the direction this mayor has taken us.  Now it’s time for residents to be heard,” said Lurbiecki. “I’m running to put residents back at the centre of every decision.”

Since being elected in 2022, Lurbiecki has been a consistent voice for the people of Port Moody, championing housing affordability and livability, park expansion, transparency, and meaningful public engagement. She has pushed for more transparent decision-making and for community priorities to clearly guide City Hall.

“Our city can grow and evolve without losing what makes it special,” said Lurbiecki. “Growth should strengthen Port Moody – not change it beyond recognition.”

Lurbiecki says her campaign will focus on restoring accountability at City Hall and strengthening how decisions are made, with clear responsibility to residents.

In the upcoming municipal election, she will run alongside a team of Port Moody Voice candidates who share a commitment to open decision-making and collaborative leadership. 

Key priorities of Port Moody Voice reflect what has been heard from the community:

To Keep Port Moody, Port Moody: Our city can evolve without losing what makes it special. It’s time for housing that fits our community and provides homes people can actually afford and want to live in – not just luxury towers.

A City That Meets Your Needs: Parks. Transportation. Infrastructure. Services. Jobs. It’s time to prioritize catching up with our population growth. 

Accountable Leadership: Decisions made with residents, for residents – because we are accountable to you.

A Strong Local Economy: Thriving businesses create a vibrant community and a diversified tax base, which means lower taxes for residents. A financially responsible council can then invest wisely in community priorities.

The campaign will engage residents in the months ahead to help shape a detailed platform. Lurbiecki says accountability will not end on election day, but begin – through a Port Moody Voice team fully accountable to both its platform and the community.

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You can watch the Mayoral launch video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DfNoptWTw/