Experienced Leadership.
A Bright Future.
Jason has served the people of Chilliwack on City Council since 2011, bringing 15 years of local government leadership and community experience to the table.
His experience includes leading the Fraser Valley Regional District, serving with regional and provincial local-government organizations, and working alongside residents, businesses, community organizations and First Nations partners.
A longtime Chilliwack resident, small-business owner and dad, Jason believes leadership means listening, bringing people together and getting things done.
Now, he’s ready to put that experience to work as Mayor of Chilliwack — and he needs your help.
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What Comes Next…
Since announcing my campaign for Mayor, I’ve been having a lot of conversations about what comes next for Chilliwack.
Back to School!
Wishing all the kids heading back to school a great start to the year! Always a mix of excitement and a few nerves on those first days, I know I was feeling it dropping Cedar off on his first day of Grade 1. Here’s to new classrooms, new teachers, new friends and new adventures ahead.
Getting Ready for the Campaign Ahead…
First of all, thank you Chilliwack! The response since announcing my campaign for Mayor has been overwhelmingly positive, and I’m incredibly grateful for the messages, phone calls, offers to volunteer and conversations I’ve had over the past few days. It means a lot.
Jason’s Message to Chilliwack
I have officially submitted my nomination papers to become a candidate for Mayor of the City of Chilliwack. This is a big moment, and certainly one I don’t take lightly.
Jason in the Community
Meet Jason.
For Jason Lum, public service has always been about showing up, listening and getting things done.
Jason was first elected to Chilliwack City Council in 2011. Over the past 15 years, residents have returned him to Council three times, giving him extensive experience with the decisions that shape a growing city—from infrastructure and public safety to housing, economic development, agriculture, neighbourhoods and long-term planning.
But some of Jason’s most valuable experience has come beyond the Council table.
Proven Leadership
Jason served eight consecutive terms as Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District, elected to that position by fellow local-government leaders from across the region.
Leading a board representing different communities, priorities and perspectives reinforced an important lesson: leadership isn’t about having the loudest voice in the room. It’s about listening, building relationships, finding common ground and bringing people together to make decisions.
Jason has also held leadership roles with the Lower Mainland Local Government Association and Union of BC Municipalities, giving him experience advocating for Chilliwack and working with other levels of government.
Before being elected, Jason served as President of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chair of the Fraser Valley Healthcare Foundation. He has also been a small-business owner and farmer—experiences that continue to shape how he approaches decisions at City Hall.
Experience That Matters
Over 15 years in public service, Jason has helped navigate some of Chilliwack’s most difficult challenges—from rapid growth and public safety to flooding, evacuations and emergency response.
Through those experiences, he has earned a reputation for showing up when it matters. In times of crisis, Jason believes leadership means being present, staying calm under pressure, communicating clearly and working alongside residents, emergency officials and community partners to find a way forward.
That same approach guides his work every day: listen, bring people together, make difficult decisions and stay engaged when the work gets hard.
For Jason, experience isn’t just about years served. It’s about being ready when your community needs you.
Independent. Collaborative. Local.
Jason believes local government works best when partisan politics are left at the door.
He is an independent. He doesn’t answer to a political party—his responsibility is to the people of Chilliwack.
Throughout his public service, Jason has worked with people from across the political spectrum and with people whose backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are very different from his own. They haven’t always agreed, and they won’t always agree. Good leadership means listening respectfully, finding common ground where possible and working together on the things that matter to the community. As Mayor, Jason will respect the independent voices around the Council table and ensure residents know they can be heard whether they agree with him or not.
Rooted in Chilliwack
Jason and his wife, Sheila, are raising their son Cedar in Yarrow. Being a dad has added another perspective to how Jason thinks about Chilliwack’s future. The decisions made today will help determine the community the next generation inherits. Jason doesn’t believe Chilliwack has to choose between moving forward and maintaining what makes this community special.
It can do both.
Chilliwack can manage growth responsibly, invest in the infrastructure it needs, strengthen affordability and quality of life, and create opportunities for the next generation while maintaining the sense of community that makes Chilliwack feel like Chilliwack.
Ready for Chilliwack’s Next Chapter
After 15 years on Council and years of regional leadership, Jason is asking for the opportunity to serve Chilliwack in a new role—as Mayor. He knows the responsibility that comes with the job. He knows how local government works. He knows how to bring people together, and he believes good leadership begins with listening. But this campaign isn’t about looking backward at the last 15 years. It’s about putting that experience to work for what comes next.
Jason is optimistic about Chilliwack and its future. He believes Chilliwack’s next chapter can be its best one yet—and he would be honoured to help lead it.
This campaign is powered by people who believe in experienced, independent leadership that puts Chilliwack first.
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