
BC United welcomes Fraser Valley realtor as its Abbotsford-Mission candidate
ABBOTSFORD — Fraser Valley realtor Merrick Mateazzi has been acclaimed as the BC United candidate in the Abbotsford-Mission riding, pitting himself against a realtor and the B.C. Minister of Agriculture and Food in this year’s provincial election.
According to a news release from BC United, Mateazzi is a devoted husband and father of three children who has deep connections to Abbotsford and Mission. He grew up in Abbotsford and built meaningful ties to the Fraser Valley through school, sports and business over the decades.
Mateazzi will be challenged by fellow realtor Reann Gasper, representing the B.C. Conservative Party, and NDP MLA Pam Alexis, the current Minister of Agriculture and Food, in the Abbotsford-Mission riding. The next provincial election is October 19, 2024.
Mateazzi graduated from W.J. Mouat Secondary in Abbotsford in 2005, cherishing his public school education and the teachers who inspired his commitment to self-development and continuous growth. After graduation, he futher developed his business acumen, interpersonal, negotiation, and sales skills, winning numerous awards in the RV industry. Following his passion for growth, he entered the real estate industry, attended UBC Sauder School of Business, and began his career as a member of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. In his first year, he won ‘Rookie of the Year’ as the top new agent at Landmark Realty. Within two years, he became a Medallion Realtor, ranking in the top 10 per cent for transactional volume, and has maintained this status for six consecutive years.