Mike Hurley | |
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| Mayor ofBurnaby | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Derek Corrigan |
| Chair,MVRD Board of Directors | |
| Assumed office July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | George Harvie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Hurley 1958[1] |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Burnaby,British Columbia |
| Occupation | Firefighter |
Mike Hurley (born 1958) is a Canadian politician and the currentmayor ofBurnaby,British Columbia, Canada.
Mike Hurley was born in 1958, inMagherafelt, Northern Ireland. In 1983, he moved to Canada. In 1988, he joined the Burnaby Fire Department.[1] Hurley served as Vice President of the International Association of Fire Fighters, until he resigned after being elected as mayor.[2]
In October 2018, Mike Hurley, running as an independent candidate, defeated long-time Burnaby mayor,Derek Corrigan.[3] A key factor in Hurley's victory was due to his opposition to the Metrotown demovictions under Mayor Corrigan and seeking improved housing.[4][5] In 2020, Hurley was selected as one of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award Winners of 2020 presented byCanadian Immigrant Magazine.[6]
In the2022 British Columbia municipal elections, Hurley retained his mayoral title byacclamation.[7]
| Government offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Mayor ofBurnaby 2018–present | Succeeded by Incumbent |