Steve
Darling
It has been an honour to serve our community, and I am committed to continuing the work that matters most to you.
Serving Port Coquitlam
Steve Darling is proud to call Port Coquitlam home. Alongside his wife, Jen, a lifelong Port Coquitlam resident, he is raising their two children, Hayley and Hunter, in the community they love. A Senior Broadcast Journalist with Proactive, Steve previously spent more than 20 years as a network anchor and reporter with Global Television, covering communities across British Columbia and gaining firsthand insight into the opportunities and challenges facing local governments.
A dedicated community volunteer, Steve coaches girls' soccer and youth hockey, serves as an Ambassador for the Canucks Autism Network, and has been recognized with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for Community Service. As a Port Coquitlam City Councillor, he is focused on supporting families and seniors, keeping Port Coquitlam affordable, investing in community amenities, and ensuring the city remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family for generations to come.
My Priorities
Keep Property Taxes Low
Maintain Metro Vancouver's lowest property taxes, putting more money back in residents' pockets.
Revitalize Downtown
Continue the revitalization of Downtown Port Coquitlam. Off to a great start, with the best yet to come.
Best Sporting Community in B.C.
Make Port Coquitlam the best sporting community in British Columbia, with facilities families are proud of.
Support Our Seniors
Take care of the builders of our community and make sure seniors are supported.
Get the Basics Right
Fix potholes, pick up garbage on time, and keep Port Coquitlam clean.
Work I'm Proud Of
A few highlights from Steve's current term on Council:
- Maintained the lowest property taxes in Metro Vancouver.
- Opened the soccer hub at Gates Park and announced a new Multi-Sport Complex for the North Side.
- Delivered key flood mitigation with the new Cedar Drainage Pump Station and Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station.
- Passed bylaw amendments to remove outdated commercial restrictions and expand entertainment and hospitality options.
- Worked with the RCMP on Port Coquitlam strategies that led to a major decrease in the city's crime rate.
I'd Love To Hear From You
Questions, ideas, or something happening in your neighbourhood? Get in touch, your input shapes the work.
stevedarling4portcoquitlam@gmail.com