Harvey Su
Council · Coquitlam
- Neighbourhood:
- Westwood Plateau
- Years in the community:
- 19
About
Harvey Su is a Coquitlam resident, business owner and community leader with 20+ years of experience. He holds an MSc from UBC and an MBA from Wharton and is committed to practical solutions and building a more livable, connected Coquitlam.
Policy commitments
Buildings
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
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Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems.
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Climate Justice
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
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Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources.
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Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation.
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Ecosystems
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
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Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
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Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
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Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
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Build bike and roll networks that are safe for everyone.
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Expand EV charging infrastructure.
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Watersheds
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
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Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water.
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
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Develop and implement a water security plan.
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Zero Waste
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
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Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal.
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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× Opposed
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Climate action
How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?
I served as a Director of the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society from 2023 to 2024, participated in tree walks and helped coordinate donations to support its work. I have attended Wondrous Tree Fellowship events, including AGMs, and, in 2025, moderated a federal candidates' debate focused on environmental issues.
Transportation is another important part of climate action. I have advocated for expanded West Coast Express service, including midday, weekend and holiday service, and have raised this issue with TransLink, elected officials and regional decision-makers. Better transit gives residents practical alternatives to driving while helping reduce congestion and transportation emissions.
I have also participated in environmental and community events and continue to learn from local environmental organizations and residents.
As a councillor, I would focus on practical, measurable actions: protecting our urban forest and watersheds, improving public transportation and active transportation choices, building climate resilient infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into how Coquitlam grows.
Transportation is another important part of climate action. I have advocated for expanded West Coast Express service, including midday, weekend and holiday service, and have raised this issue with TransLink, elected officials and regional decision-makers. Better transit gives residents practical alternatives to driving while helping reduce congestion and transportation emissions.
I have also participated in environmental and community events and continue to learn from local environmental organizations and residents.
As a councillor, I would focus on practical, measurable actions: protecting our urban forest and watersheds, improving public transportation and active transportation choices, building climate resilient infrastructure, improving energy efficiency, and ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into how Coquitlam grows.
Questions for Coquitlam
To be community oriented, new housing development must be integrated with local infrastructure - jobs, schools, shops, transit, walkable nature, green energy. How would you ensure adequate infrastructure to support increased density and population?
My position is simple: Growth is not the problem. Growth without the infrastructure to support it is the problem.
As Coquitlam grows, housing development must be coordinated with transportation, roads, schools, parks, recreation, health care, child care, utilities and other community services.
I would strengthen long-term infrastructure planning so that Council understands the infrastructure requirements and costs associated with population growth before problems become critical. Development should contribute appropriately toward the infrastructure needed to support that growth, while the City should actively pursue provincial and federal funding for major projects.
Transportation is particularly important. I will continue advocating for expanded West Coast Express service, more frequent buses, better SkyTrain connections, safer walking and cycling routes, and practical micromobility options.
I also believe housing, employment and transportation planning need to work together. A complete community should give residents opportunities to live closer to jobs, services, shopping, recreation and nature.
A city that plans ahead stays ahead. Our goal should not simply be accommodating more people. It should be ensuring that as Coquitlam grows, it remains livable, accessible and connected.
As Coquitlam grows, housing development must be coordinated with transportation, roads, schools, parks, recreation, health care, child care, utilities and other community services.
I would strengthen long-term infrastructure planning so that Council understands the infrastructure requirements and costs associated with population growth before problems become critical. Development should contribute appropriately toward the infrastructure needed to support that growth, while the City should actively pursue provincial and federal funding for major projects.
Transportation is particularly important. I will continue advocating for expanded West Coast Express service, more frequent buses, better SkyTrain connections, safer walking and cycling routes, and practical micromobility options.
I also believe housing, employment and transportation planning need to work together. A complete community should give residents opportunities to live closer to jobs, services, shopping, recreation and nature.
A city that plans ahead stays ahead. Our goal should not simply be accommodating more people. It should be ensuring that as Coquitlam grows, it remains livable, accessible and connected.
Tree canopies provide micro climate benefits. New planted trees reduce overall emissions by breathing in CO2 but take decades to reach mature tree canopy cover. How would you increase city retention of mature trees and establish adequate canopy standards?
New trees are important, but replacing a mature tree with a small new tree does not immediately replace the environmental benefits that have been lost. Mature trees provide substantial shade, habitat, stormwater management and neighbourhood character, and can take decades to replace.
I support implementing Coquitlam's Urban Forest Management Strategy and its 50% city wide canopy target, while placing greater emphasis on retaining healthy mature trees wherever reasonably possible.
I would support stronger consideration of mature trees at the beginning of the development process rather than after site plans have largely been determined. Where retention is not reasonably possible, meaningful replacement requirements should apply, with appropriate species, adequate soil volume and sufficient space for trees to reach maturity.
We should also identify neighbourhoods with lower canopy coverage and prioritize planting there, while expanding incentives that encourage residents to plant and maintain trees on private property.
Most importantly, we need measurable results. I support regularly tracking canopy coverage, mature tree retention, and replacement tree survival , with results reported publicly.
I support implementing Coquitlam's Urban Forest Management Strategy and its 50% city wide canopy target, while placing greater emphasis on retaining healthy mature trees wherever reasonably possible.
I would support stronger consideration of mature trees at the beginning of the development process rather than after site plans have largely been determined. Where retention is not reasonably possible, meaningful replacement requirements should apply, with appropriate species, adequate soil volume and sufficient space for trees to reach maturity.
We should also identify neighbourhoods with lower canopy coverage and prioritize planting there, while expanding incentives that encourage residents to plant and maintain trees on private property.
Most importantly, we need measurable results. I support regularly tracking canopy coverage, mature tree retention, and replacement tree survival , with results reported publicly.
Describe your position on early adoption and implementation of the Zero Carbon Step Code* for new residential buildings? (*introduced in 2023 by BC government to allow cities to limit fossil fuel use in new buildings to reduce CO2 emissions)
I support the objective of reducing CO2 emissions from new buildings, but implementation should be practical, predictable and carefully coordinated with housing affordability and the capacity of the construction industry.
Coquitlam already uses the BC Energy Step Code for new construction, and the transition toward lower carbon buildings should continue with clear timelines so homeowners, builders and developers can plan ahead.
For the Zero Carbon Step Code, I would consider early adoption based on evidence, including implementation costs, available technologies, impacts on housing affordability, industry readiness and the experience of other municipalities that have adopted higher standards.
I would also work with the provincial and federal governments to pursue incentives and funding that can help reduce the financial burden of this transition for homeowners and the building industry.
Climate action and housing affordability should not be treated as opposing goals. I support a balanced and practical approach. Energy efficient, lower emission buildings can provide long term benefits through lower energy use, improved comfort and reduced emissions. At the same time, we need to consider both upfront costs and long term savings.
Coquitlam already uses the BC Energy Step Code for new construction, and the transition toward lower carbon buildings should continue with clear timelines so homeowners, builders and developers can plan ahead.
For the Zero Carbon Step Code, I would consider early adoption based on evidence, including implementation costs, available technologies, impacts on housing affordability, industry readiness and the experience of other municipalities that have adopted higher standards.
I would also work with the provincial and federal governments to pursue incentives and funding that can help reduce the financial burden of this transition for homeowners and the building industry.
Climate action and housing affordability should not be treated as opposing goals. I support a balanced and practical approach. Energy efficient, lower emission buildings can provide long term benefits through lower energy use, improved comfort and reduced emissions. At the same time, we need to consider both upfront costs and long term savings.
Campaign contributions
Public records from Elections BC — 52 contributions totalling $37,800.00.
2022 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
52 contributions · $37,800.00
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUA BAI | Oct 13, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| JASON BAI | Oct 14, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| WEI BI | Oct 31, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| CHRIS CAI | Sep 3, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| FU CHAN | Aug 4, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| PIUS CHAN | Oct 11, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| PETER CHAN | Jul 1, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| HONG XI CHEN | Dec 28, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| JIEKAI CHEN | Aug 4, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| SEN CHEN | Nov 7, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| XIANGMIN CHEN | Nov 7, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| CORAL CHEN | Oct 12, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| YUE CUI | Oct 31, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| CHUN DENG | Nov 7, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| BINBIN DONG | Aug 29, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| BINZHEN FENG | Nov 7, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| ZHIYONG GUO | Oct 31, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| TOM HARRIS | Jul 18, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| HUI HUANG | Sep 22, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| RU JIAN HUANG | Oct 14, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| TONG JIAN | Oct 21, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| LYNN JIAAN JIANG | Oct 12, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| ALEX JIN | Aug 13, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| RICKY KING CHEUNG LAM | Oct 13, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| AI-HUA LIN | Sep 16, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| JUNFENG LU | Oct 31, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| FANJIAN MENG | Jan 10, 2023 | $680.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| PATRICK NG | Jul 25, 2022 | $120.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| MIAOFEI PAN | Oct 31, 2022 | $1,150.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| BENJAMIN PERRY | Aug 7, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| YISHUN QU | Jan 10, 2023 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| XIANGHOU SONG | Oct 31, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| PING TANG | Oct 17, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| TIEN-SU TSANG | Aug 4, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| ANTHONY WANG | Oct 24, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| HUI WANG | Aug 22, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| QI WANG | Oct 11, 2022 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| YAJING WENG | Oct 12, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| MINGO WONG | Jul 9, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| DENGJIN WU | Aug 4, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| STEVEN TONG WU | Sep 26, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| XIN RONG XU | Sep 16, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| CONG XU | Oct 14, 2022 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| WEN HUAN YANG | Oct 31, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| RUN YANG | Oct 31, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| ZHAOFENG YOU | Oct 31, 2022 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| HAI JIE YU | Aug 29, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| JINYUN ZHANG | Nov 7, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| XUJING ZHAO | Oct 3, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| YU LU ZHONG | Jun 30, 2022 | $1,250.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| JIANGUO ZHU | Aug 4, 2022 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
| LILI ZHU | Nov 7, 2022 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | COQUITLAM |
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