The Cloverdale Community Association (CCA) is calling for more residents to get involved as it moves forward with plans to improve accessibility and public safety throughout Cloverdale.
The association held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on October 21 at the Cloverdale Recreation Centre, where members reviewed the past year’s initiatives, elected a new executive team, and outlined goals for 2026.
Former president Ken Bauder described the meeting as a success but acknowledged the need for broader participation.
“We’d like to see more residents attend and engage with what we’re doing,” Bauder said. “We’re working to reach younger members and increase our online presence through social media.”
At the meeting, Ram Sabharwal was elected as the new president, with Bauder stepping into the vice-president role. Andrew Brlic continues as treasurer, while Stan Leyenhorst and Paul Orazietti remain as directors-at-large.
Orazietti, who also serves as executive director of the Cloverdale Business Improvement Association (BIA), emphasized that growing membership is key to ensuring the CCA represents all community voices.
“In the past, there was a narrow focus,” Orazietti said. “Now we want a mix of perspectives so we can speak with a greater, more unified voice.”
One of the CCA’s main projects involves implementing recommendations from an accessibility study conducted with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU). The research identified problem areas for people with mobility challenges in Cloverdale, and the association is now collaborating with the City of Surrey to put solutions into action.
“We’re moving on it,” Orazietti explained. “The study’s complete, and we’re meeting with the city to prioritize improvements.”
He added that improving pedestrian safety—especially at crossings along Highway 10 and Highway 15—is another top concern, given the rise in distracted driving incidents.
Beyond accessibility, the CCA aims to shift attention toward basic neighbourhood improvements such as repairing sidewalks and roads, while continuing its partnership with KPU Cloverdale to research affordability and low-income housing.
“We want a bottom-up approach,” Orazietti noted. “Our goal is to ensure that any future housing or community initiatives are shaped with input from local residents.”
Founded in 1978, the CCA serves residents of Cloverdale and Clayton, advocating for local issues and encouraging community participation in civic decisions.
Residents interested in joining or learning more can visit cloverdalecommunity.org or follow the CCA on Facebook and Instagram.
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