Harold Steves has served on Richmond Council since 1968, except for 1973-1975 when he was Richmond MLA. He is a founder of the Agricultural Land Reserve.
A former teacher, Harold operates the family farm in Steveston with his wife Kathy, raising Belted Galloway cattle and assists with his son's ranch at Cache Creek. Descended from a pioneer Steveston family, he is particularly interested in farmland preservation, heritage and environment. He is Chair of Parks, Recreation and Culture on Council. Over the years he fought to save Sturgeon Banks, Richmond Nature Park, Garry Point, Terra Nova, Garden City Lands, Britannia Shipyard, Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Richmond Trails System.
Harold serves on the Steveston Harbour and Groundfish Authorities, working on harbour improvements and sustainable fisheries.
Harold is a Director and Chair of Agriculture on the Metro Vancouver Board, working on a Food Security Strategy for this region.
Contact Information
Telephone: 604-277-7759
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.stevesfarm.com
