Bryan Tepper

Bryan Tepper is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 British Columbia general election. He represents the electoral district of Surrey-Panorama as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Early life and career Tepper has resided in the community of Ocean Park in Surrey, British Columbia for 2 decades with his wife Rona and their three children. He worked as a RCMP police officer and was transferred to the city of Surrey in 2004. During his career, he led a watch in District 3 in Newton/Panorama. He retired by the time of the 2024 British Columbia general election.

Beyond his professional roles, Tepper and his wife are active volunteers in multiple organizations in their community including the Ocean Park Community Association, Crescent Beach Property Owners Association, the Crescent Beach Swim Club, Surrey Orcas Water Polo, and Crescent Beach Yacht Club.

Tepper was originally nominated as the Conservative Party of British Columbia candidate in neighbouring Surrey-White Rock for the 2024 provincial election. However, after BC United abruptly ended its campaign to collaborate with the Conservatives, Tepper was moved to Surrey-Panorama to allow Trevor Halford, the incumbent BC United to run as the party's candidate in Surrey-White Rock.

Tepper serves as the Critic for Community Safety and Integrated Services. He has shared his intention to use his background in public safety to promote an approach that emphasizes collaboration on agencies and integrated community services. He has shared his belief that effective drug policy should include a tough-on-crime approach to tackling the issue of drug diversion and a plan for compassionate rehabilitation.

His stated priority issues are: crime and drug addiction, health care reform, and economy and affordability.

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