Jason Lum has been a hardworking advocate on behalf of the citizens of Chilliwack & The FRASER VALLEY.

Jason Lum is a three-term Councillor in Chilliwack. He has also been elected three times to the Executive of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association by his peers across British Columbia, and most recently completed two terms as President of the Association. His advocacy efforts have helped raise awareness around issues from homelessness and mental health, to flood protection and disaster assistance to other orders of government. In 2016 Lum was elected Chair of the Fraser Valley Regional District, and leads a 23 member board of Directors as one of the youngest elected Regional District Chairs in the Province.

Prior to his election in 2011, Lum was the President of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of a number of local charitable and non-profit organizations. Lum is also a small business entrepreneur, and most recently co-owner of a certified organic farm - Little Cedar Organics. He was also chosen as one of UFV’s “Top 40,” which recognizes 40 outstanding alumni whose ideas, passion, leadership and achievements have helped shape UFV and the communities they serve.

Lum is a longtime resident of Chilliwack, and currently resides in Yarrow with his wife, Sheila and their 2-year-old son Cedar Jeremiah.

Jason’s Wide Ranging Experience Includes: (Current and Past Appointments)

  • Public Safety Advisory Committee (Chair)

  • Chilliwack Parks & Trails Committee (Co-Chair)

  • Build Back Better Together (Co-Chair)

  • Chilliwack Innovation Network

  • Chilliwack Creative Commission

  • Chair, Fraser Valley Regional District Board

  • Fraser Valley Regional Hospital Board

  • Chilliwack Innovation Network

  • Past President, Lower Mainland Local Government Association Executive

  • Director, Union of BC Municipalities

  • Rural Issues Advisory Committee (Vice Chair)

  • Chair, Downtown Marketing/Implementation Committee

  • Chair FVRD Zero Waste Working Group

  • Fraser Valley Regional Treaty Advisory Committee

  • Transportation Advisory Committee (Co-Chair)

  • Housing Committee (Vice Chair)

  • Committee to Approve Public Events (Vice Chair)

  • Design Review Panel (Chair)

  • Chilliwack Cultural Centre Liaison

  • Agricultural Advisory Committee (Vice Chair)

  • Council Liaison Agricultural Commission