Council Blogs

On Feb. 22, Mayor Siemens met virtually with Sumas, Washington Mayor Bruce Bosch (left photo), and the following day he welcomed US Consul General Jim DeHart to City Hall.

Conversations continue with the US on flood mitigation



Working to keep the Fraser Valley safe from flooding doesn’t stop at the Canada-United States border.

In the aftermath of the 2021 flood, our previous and current City Councils have been advocating to senior levels of government for enhanced…

Councillors Kelly Chahal, Patricia Ross and Patricia Driessen marked International Women’s Day by sharing their thoughts on women in leadership.

City Council salutes International Women’s Day



International Women’s Day provides all of us with a chance to reflect on the women and girls in our lives and show appreciation for those who have supported and inspired us.

As a City Council, we embrace diversity as one of our community’s…

A representative from BC Assessment gave a presentation to City Council on Feb. 13.

A visit from BC Assessment



There are many factors that affect property value and the taxes that owners have to pay on their property. In fact, you may have recently received your annual BC Assessment property assessment notice (typically sent to property owners in January) and…

Mayor Siemens with his wife Kelly and daughters Ashley and Alexandra

A day to celebrate family



Every year the Family Day long weekend gives us a well-needed break from our busy lives to take a moment to appreciate what really matters: The people closest to us – our families.

By the time February rolls around the holidays are behind us,…

Mayor Siemens with media at the dikes

Advocating for flood protection



Over the weekend of Jan. 27, Abbotsford was once again met with heavy rain. City crews were actively monitoring the weather, inspecting storm water structure inlets to ensure they were all clear of debris, drawing down water levels in existing storm…