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Preet Rai — Bio
Preet Rai is a longtime community leader and public servant with 18 years of experience as an elected School Trustee in Abbotsford. During his tenure on the Abbotsford Board of Education, he has served three years as Vice-Chair and chaired the Finance, Education, and Audit Committees, helping guide the district through significant growth while maintaining a strong focus on fiscal responsibility, accountability, and long-term planning.
A Professional Accountant by training, Preet immigrated to Canada in 1995 after working in the United Kingdom. Since 1997, he has worked with the Government of British Columbia, gaining extensive experience in public administration, financial oversight, and responsible management of public resources.
Preet and his wife, Rapinder, a local educator, have called Abbotsford home for more than three decades. Their three children attended Abbotsford public schools, now work in the community, and they are proud grandparents.
Beyond elected office, Preet has volunteered with numerous Abbotsford organizations, including the Clearbrook Kiwanis Club, AbbyFest, Abbotsford Youth Commission, MSA Museum, The Reach Gallery Museum, Literacy Matters, and Character Abbotsford. He has also coordinated more than 100 volunteers for community events and supported fundraising initiatives for Canuck Place Children's Hospice.
Preet is seeking a seat on Abbotsford City Council to bring his experience, collaborative leadership, and community-first approach to the city. His priorities include community safety and recreation, efficient city services and permitting, fiscal responsibility, responsible growth, and building a vibrant future for Abbotsford.
The municipal election will take place on October 17th 2026.
For more information, please contact:
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Reason for running
I am running for Abbotsford City Council because I believe our community deserves experienced, responsible and community-focused leadership.
After 18 years serving as an elected School Trustee, I have seen firsthand what can be accomplished when leaders listen, work together and make decisions with the long-term interests of families and the community in mind. I want to bring that experience to City Council.
Abbotsford is growing, and with growth comes both opportunity and responsibility. We need to plan carefully, manage taxpayers’ dollars responsibly, and ensure that city services keep pace with the needs of our residents.
My priorities are straightforward: improving community safety, expanding recreation opportunities, making city services and permitting more efficient, maintaining strong fiscal responsibility, and supporting responsible growth.
I also believe leadership begins with listening. Every neighborhood, family, business owner, senior and young person has a perspective that deserves to be heard. My goal is to work collaboratively, build relationships and find practical solutions.
Abbotsford has been my home for more than three decades. My wife, Rapinder, is a local educator, our three children attended Abbotsford schools, and our family is proud to call this community home.
I am running because I care deeply about Abbotsford and want to help build a safe, vibrant, financially responsible and welcoming city for today and for future generations.
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