Mohan’s son Christopher was an innocent 22-year-old bystander murdered in the Surrey Six slayings fifteen years ago in Surrey. “When I lost my son, the RCMP was like my second family, offering me compassion, guidance, their time and even food when I needed it. I will never forget their kindness and believe this community needs their professionalism and many programs and support for at-risk youth,” said Mohan. “Surrey residents deserve to have the power of their own voice:  not just the voices of some who have been elected.” 

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – Prominent Surrey resident and anti-gang crusader Eileen Mohan has joined Surrey Police Vote citizens initiative proponent Darlene Bennett as a supporter of the campaign, which will ask the Province of B.C to hold a binding referendum on the proposed police transition away from the RCMP, so Surrey residents finally get to have their say. 

Mohan’s son Christopher was an innocent 22-year-old bystander murdered in the Surrey Six slayings fifteen years ago in Surrey. 

 “When I lost my son, the RCMP was like my second family, offering me compassion, guidance, their time and even food when I needed it. I will never forget their kindness and believe this community needs their professionalism and many programs and support for at-risk youth,” said Mohan. “Surrey residents deserve to have the power of their own voice:  not just the voices of some who have been elected.” 

Surrey Police Vote proponent Darlene Bennett welcomed Mohan, who will also be a canvasser on the petition drive, to the campaign. 

 “I am grateful and welcome Eileen Mohan’s support, along with hundreds of other residents who have reached out to join our campaign in various ways. Her advocacy experience and passion will be invaluable over the next three months with the active petition period beginning soon,” said Bennett.  “I hope more people join us as canvassers and to help spread the word at SurreyPoliceVote.ca.” 

About the Surrey Police Vote: 

The Surrey Police Vote is a citizen-based Initiative campaign asking the Province of B.C to hold a binding referendum on the proposed police transition so Surrey residents can have a say on the future of policing in their own community. It is led by prominent Surrey resident Darlene Bennett, a registered nurse and mother whose husband Paul was killed outside their home in a case of mistaken identity in 2018. 

The campaign is based on B.C. legislation that allows voters to sign a citizens Initiative process on any issue of concern within the Province. Elections BC has approved the Initiative.  

Opportunities to sign the petition will be posted on the Surrey Police Vote’s website, Facebook and Twitter.