Lisa Dawn Alexis

Independent for Surrey Council

Businesses & Jobs

Business Permitting

Review and streamline Surrey’s business and home permitting processes to reduce unnecessary red tape, improve timelines and make it easier for residents and local businesses to move projects forward.

Economic Growth

Attract New Business: Focus on creating new business opportunities that make people want to work, shop and play in Surrey.

Community Centres, Libraries, Parks, and Other Public Spaces

Sidewalks & Bike Paths

E-Scooter Bylaw Enforcement: Push for stronger enforcement of Surrey’s existing e-scooter bylaws to better protect children, pedestrians and drivers on our roads and sidewalks.

Local Government, Planning, & Democracy

Public Engagement

Push for meaningful public engagement and regular, accessible updates so residents know what’s happening with major development areas in their communities.

Transit & Getting Around

Sidewalks & Bike Paths

E-Scooter Bylaw Enforcement: Push for stronger enforcement of Surrey’s existing e-scooter bylaws to better protect children, pedestrians and drivers on our roads and sidewalks.

Biography

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Lisa Alexis is a longtime Surrey resident, small-business owner and finance and government professional with 20+ years of experience. Running independently for Surrey Council, she brings practical leadership, fiscal responsibility and a strong community voice.

Lisa Alexis is an entrepreneur and finance professional with more than 20 years of experience spanning investments, tax, accounting, nonprofit organizations and financial administration. She currently serves as a Finance Special Projects Manager within an Indigenous government, supporting financial initiatives and programs serving more than 30,000 citizens.

Lisa’s governance experience includes serving as a Director with the Surrey Delta Métis Association and Women Transforming Cities, providing experience in board governance, community engagement and organizational oversight. Since running for office in 2022, Lisa has continued building her understanding of government, committees and public-sector operations. She recently completed Capilano University’s Local Government Administration program, expanding her knowledge of municipal law, finance and local government services.

Reason for running

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In 2022, 31,626 Surrey residents voted for Lisa. She is running again because the residents of Surrey believed in her financial expertise, governance experience and deep community roots can bring meaningful value to Surrey City Council.

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