Leah Pillet has been an active resident of Maple Ridge for 19 years and enjoys raising her family here with her husband. Homeschooling her kids for 11 years has been a wonderful experience, connecting her to many families in the area and all the amazing events put on by the city, library, parks and recreation, sports, and local organizations. Children are very important to Leah, and she served as the organizer and coordinator of the local homeschool community, Ridge Meadows Home Learners, for those 11 years. Many families benefited through her efforts in organizing countless field trips, co-ops, community events, and conventions. This opportunity taught Leah the leadership and organizational skills she plans to bring to the City of Maple Ridge as a Councillor.

Helping others is a passion of Leah’s. She often volunteers at her church and helps new families settle into the country. Leah also works hard to protect EVERY resident by helping the Canadian Freedom Coalition inform people of their rights. She has been a faithful advocate for equal treatment for all residents. Never one for the limelight, Leah serves the community quietly from the background, making a difference and positive impact on the people she meets. She is approachable, straightforward, determined, and honest.

Leah has worked as a chef, owned a daycare and a jewelry company and currently helps her husband with his local business. Her efforts to help people navigate the incredibly difficult circumstances over the last two years have deepened her resolve to see the people and City of Maple Ridge thrive.

The decision to run for council arose from observing the need for more grassroots representation. Leah knows there is so much potential in Maple Ridge that has been underdeveloped, especially in the areas of supporting businesses, appropriate development, sports, and tourism. When elected, she would like to see Council: Make a greater effort to support the residents of Maple Ridge by addressing the taxation rates in this city; Communicate with integrity and invite the residents to participate in the future of Maple Ridge and listen to their concerns and ideas; Support thoughtful, functional development into the future for homes, local businesses, industries, tourism, and recreation; Use our farmland in creative ways that support our economy and food security. Leah’s THRIVE platform reflects her values and her vision.

In her words, “It’s time to start thriving and not just surviving.”