1986
A young voice on Council
At 23, Ross became the youngest person elected to Abbotsford District Council and served until 1990.
Meet Ross
Abbotsford has always been home.
Ross Siemens brings a lifetime of local roots, service, and practical experience to the job of mayor.
Born and raised here
Deep roots. A broad perspective.
Ross is a fifth-generation Canadian and, through his mother’s family, a fourth-generation Abbotsford resident.
Ross’s maternal great-great-grandparents were among the early settlers of Matsqui Prairie. His paternal grandparents were Mennonite immigrants from Russia who eventually settled in Abbotsford in 1951.
Those family stories shaped a strong belief in hard work, service, and the responsibility to leave a community stronger for the next generation. Ross and his wife Kelly, a teacher, have been married since 1992. They raised their daughters, Ashley and Alexandra, here in Abbotsford.
Outside City Hall, Ross enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, and running. He has competed in road races and half marathons and completed his first full marathon in 2014.
Experience that matters
A record of community and public service
From small business and community organizations to Council and the mayor’s office, Ross has spent decades listening, building relationships, and working through difficult issues.
Read Ross’s City Hall biography1991–1994
Service and a wider perspective
Ross worked with Youth With A Mission in Hong Kong, Teen Challenge in Macau, and taught English for a semester at Shenzhen University.
1994
Continuing a family business
He returned home and purchased Hub Motor Service, the Downtown Abbotsford business founded by his grandfather in 1954.
2014–2022
Serving as city councillor
Ross returned to Council, bringing his experience as a local business owner and community volunteer to City Hall.
2022–present
Mayor of Abbotsford
Residents elected Ross mayor with a clear mandate to provide collaborative leadership and prepare Abbotsford for the future.
Why Ross is running
There is more work ahead.
Ross is seeking a second term to build on Abbotsford’s progress and continue providing experienced, practical, and collaborative leadership.
His approach is simple: lower the political temperature, respect different perspectives, develop credible plans, and deliver results on the issues that matter in everyday life.
Explore Ross’s priorities