Coquitlam has an elected Mayor and 8 elected Council members.

Learn more about the City's committees.

The City of Coquitlam administration is made up of departments with core areas of responsibility.  These include the Manager's Office, Corporate Services, Fire & Rescue, Leisure and Parks, Planning and Development, Strategic Initiatives, Engineering and Public Works and policing services provided by the RCMP Coquitlam detachment.

The City provides a range of services such as water and sewer, garbage collection and road maintenance, but it is also involved in strategic planning, growth management, recreation and financial planning.  The City follows procedures and requirements outlined in the Local Government Act, which includes a public hearing process and how bylaws are developed and passed.

Frequently asked questions regarding council meetings

Information on the recent City of Coquitlam 2010 By-Election and previous election information and statistics.

Coquitlam's earliest residents were the Coast Salish First Nations people.  The City began to grow into the community it is today with the opening of Fraser Mills, when settlers from Quebec brought their mill experience and their French heritage.  Since then, Coquitlam has continued to expand into the multicultural, family-oriented community it is today.

This directory provides the contact information for Mayor and Council, as well as General Managers for all departments and other key contact information for the City.

The City of Coquitlam, through its Records Management Program administered by the Office of the City Clerk, preserves and makes accessible the records of enduring value of the City of Coquitlam and its predecessor corporate entities.

Information and descriptions of the symbolism that make up the City Coat of Arms and City Flag.

As detailed in the Community Charter, British Columbia municipalities have the legislative authority to confer the honour of ‘Freedom of the City’ on those individuals that the Mayor and Council deem worthy through their distinguished service to the City.

Congratulatory messages from Mayor Richard Stewart and Council are available upon request for Coquitlam residents celebrating significant birthdays or wedding anniversaries.