Running in Delta North 2024 Provincial Election

Although living in East Sooke, Nick stepped up as the BC Green Party MLA Candidate for Delta North on the lower mainland for the 2024 Provincial Election. I would have much preferred a local candidate over myself but unfortunately no one local stepped forward. So, to ensure that residents have the democratic option — in mind vital option — to vote with conscience, whether for party or policy, rather than being limited and having to choose a second choice or skipping voting as a protest, I said I would run.

Regardless of chance of winning, having a quality and complete slate of candidates is important so with absolutely no qualms I can say I was proud to be representing the BC Greens in Delta.

Final results were well within historical ranges - not as good as last election, but also spent much less money, and was a non-local candidate. So I'm not ecstatic about the result but nor am I seriously dismayed. Not being elected did mean I didn't have to do figure out how to ethically represent from a distance or move to the mainland for the first time in my life. Only real regrets is not making it to the two all candidates meetings - first one I had a work conflict I couldn't avoid at the late date I stepped up to run, second I unfortunately suffered what most islanders are used to... the challenges of BC Ferries.

Although in the party eyes all I had to do was get on the ballot, I am pleased to say I managed to respond to many emails and had productive discussions with quite a few people and organizations in person and online.