Jasmit Phulka on VoteMate

Local Government, Planning, & Democracy

Planning for the Abbotsford of Tomorrow

Growth must match what our infrastructure can support. Roads, water, sewer, parks and transportation must keep pace with development.

Abbotsford is growing and we need thoughtful planning that respects neighbourhood character while preparing for the future.

Jasmit will champion infrastructure that keeps pace with demand and supports local businesses. Jasmit will also work to strengthen local jobs, support entrepreneurs and keep our economy resilient.

Respecting Tax Dollars by Focusing on the Basics

Every tax dollar belongs to a family. Spending must be purposeful, explained and justified.

Local governments work best when they stay focused on the essentials.

Jasmit believes Council's job is prioritizing core services like maintaining roads, keeping parks in good condition and responding quickly to everyday community needs.

When municipalities concentrate on these fundamentals, they strengthen trust, improve quality of life and create a solid foundation for long-term planning.

Building Trust Through Open Government

City Hall should speak plainly. Residents deserve to know what's happening and why decisions are made.

Good leadership starts with listening. Jasmit will prioritize open communication, clear decision-making and a council that stays connected to residents.

When decisions are clear and information is easy to find, residents feel included instead of left in the dark.

Jasmit will work hard to keep connected to the people he serves.

Public Safety & Policing

Creating a Safer Abbotsford for Everyone

Safer neighbourhoods are through prevention, youth programs, mental health supports, and strong policing partnerships.

Every family deserves streets that feel safe, parks that feel welcoming, and neighbourhoods where people know and trust one another.

Jasmit will support practical investments that strengthen community safety and keep Abbotsford connected. From recreation to mentorship, strong communities invest in their young people.

Jasmit has spent years coaching and supporting youth and he'll bring that same commitment to City Hall.

Biography

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Jasmit Singh Phulka is a lifelong Abbotsford resident, farmer, international wrestler, and community advocate.

Jasmit has represented Canada on the international stage while staying closely connected to the community he calls home. He has served as a Board Member of Archway Community Services, supporting its work to strengthen families and communities across the Fraser Valley. Through Archway, he has also supported initiatives including the Archway Food Bank and the annual Toys for Tots campaign.

Raised in a farming family and shaped by his experience as an athlete, Jasmit understands the value of hard work, opportunity, and community. He has continued to give back by supporting local youth, families, and people facing hardship.

Jasmit brings a deep connection to Abbotsford and a practical perspective shaped by his experiences in agriculture, sport, and community service. He is passionate about helping build a strong future for Abbotsford and ensuring the community continues to be a place where families can thrive and the next generation can succeed.

Promises

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Creating a Safer Abbotsford for Everyone

Safer neighbourhoods are through prevention, youth programs, mental health supports, and strong policing partnerships.

Planning for the Abbotsford of Tomorrow

Growth must match what our infrastructure can support. Roads, water, sewer, parks and transportation must keep pace with development.

Respecting Tax Dollars by Focusing on the Basics

Every tax dollar belongs to a family. Spending must be purposeful, explained and justified.

Reason for running

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Abbotsford is growing, quickly. Families, businesses and new neighbourhoods are shaping a city with enormous potential. But great cities don’t stay great by accident. They stay great because leaders plan ahead, spend wisely and show up every single day.

I’m running for Abbotsford City Council because the next four years will shape the next generation. As a father, farmer, businessman and decorated Canadian athlete, I bring a different kind of lived experience to the table — one rooted in discipline, community and long-term thinking.

This campaign is about responsible growth, safer neighbourhoods, fiscal respect and transparent leadership. If we plan ahead now, Abbotsford’s future will be even stronger than its past.

Let’s build Abbotsford’s future together.