Alton Cheung for

Richmond City Council

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About Alton Cheung

Alton Cheung, smiling against a plain gray background.

Alton Cheung is passionate about workers’ rights. Alton Cheung is a personal trainer for the City of Richmond and is a union representative and organizer with CUPE 718. He has led union drives at South Arm and Thompson Community Centres, as well as at the Richmond Olympic Oval, and supported UBC’s graduate research assistants in their unionization efforts.

He holds a masters' degree in law and economics and a Master of Laws. Having spent time in Asia and Europe, he has seen how different policies shape fair and sustainable economic growth that lifts hardship for all. He is passionate about how emerging technologies can support developing industries and businesses, strengthen agricultural production and ensure fair competition and food security.

Alton is committed to helping Richmond residents thrive by building a healthy, connected community and advancing the city’s economic interests in a fair and equitable way.

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