Troy Van Vliet on Surrey Taxes, Housing & Public Safety | Election 2026

<p>Surrey mayoral candidate <strong>Troy Van Vliet</strong> joins Steven Malkowich on Ship of Fools for a detailed conversation about taxes, housing, public safety and what he believes needs to change at Surrey City Hall.</p><p>This first episode focuses on the hard questions behind the campaign promises.</p><p>Steven pushes Troy on his <strong>0% tax increase pledge</strong>: how long would it last, what would have to be cut, and where would the savings come from?</p><p>They also break down Troy’s <strong>Real Ownership</strong> proposal and what a rent-to-own pathway could actually look like for a younger Surrey resident trying to get into the housing market.</p><p>From there, the conversation turns to some of Surrey’s most serious issues: <strong>extortion, policing, the toxic drug supply and public safety</strong>. Troy explains what he believes a mayor can realistically do and where municipal government has limits.</p><p>They also discuss schools, development, the pressures created by Surrey’s rapid growth, the experience Troy brings from the private sector, and the scrutiny that comes with running for mayor as a developer and first-time candidate.</p><p>With Surrey voters heading to the polls on <strong>October 17</strong>, this is a substantive look at the policies Troy Van Vliet is putting forward and the questions voters may want answered before making their decision.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Troy Van Vliet’s 0% tax increase pledge</li><li>City Hall spending and potential cuts</li><li>Housing affordability and Real Ownership</li><li>Surrey policing and public safety</li><li>Extortion targeting local businesses</li><li>The toxic drug supply</li><li>Surrey schools and infrastructure</li><li>Growth and development</li><li>Why Troy is running for mayor</li><li>What he says he would change at City Hall</li></ul><p><strong>Ship of Fools Podcast with Steven Malkowich</strong><br><em>Where Wit Meets Wisdom</em></p><p><em>Learn More about the </em><a href="https://surreynow.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>Surrey Now Slate Here</em></a></p>