City Council

Mayor Ross Siemens, in a dark suit with a white shirt and green patterned tie.

Mayor Ross Siemens

Ross Siemens was elected Mayor of the City of Abbotsford on October 15, 2022 after serving on Abbotsford City Council as a Councillor from 2014 – 2022. Ross was born and raised in Abbotsford. His… Read More
Councillor Les Barkman, in a dark suit with a white shirt and green patterned tie.

Councillor Les Barkman

Les Barkman was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 2008.  Les’ history with the City goes back to 1974 when he started working in the Parks and Recreation department and eventually… Read More
Councillor Patricia Driessen, in a black blazer over a white shirt, with a tartan sash draped over the shoulders

Councillor Patricia Driessen

Patricia Driessen was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 2022. Patricia, a lifelong resident of Abbotsford, has deeply rooted herself in her community. She holds certificates in Marketing… Read More

Councillor Carmen Hollett

Carmen Hollett was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 2026. Abbotsford resident Carmen Hollett is an educator, musician, and community-minded leader who is passionate about helping families… Read More

Councillor Kristy Mills

Kristy Mills was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 2026. Born and raised in Abbotsford, Kristy Mills is a registered nurse, healthcare leader, volunteer, and mother of four who is committed… Read More

Councillor Amrik Narang

Amrik Narang was elected to Abbotsford City Council in 2026.  He has called Abbotsford home since moving here from Vancouver Island with his family at the age of four. Raised in a farming family… Read More
Councillor Patricia Ross, in a black blazer with a tartan sash around the neck.

Councillor Patricia Ross

Patricia Ross was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 1994. Patricia is a Fellow of Leadership for Environment and Development International, a research and training institute committed to… Read More
Councillor Dave Sidhu, in a dark suit with a white shirt and green patterned tie.

Councillor Dave Sidhu

Dave Sidhu was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 2021. Dave was born and raised in Abbotsford, and has been focused on community outreach from an early age. Through his family’s business,… Read More

Councillor Rick Thiessen

Rick Thiessen was elected as an Abbotsford City Councillor in 2026. Rick was raised in Abbotsford and has spent most of his life in Abbotsford. His parents were blue-collar folks who emphasized the… Read More