THE Achieving for Delta team made history this election as Jennifer Johal and Jessie Dosanjh became the first people of colour ever elected to Delta Council in the City’s 143-year history.
“It is vital that Delta’s elected officials represent the diversity of our community,” said Delta Mayor George Harvie on Monday. “When different perspectives are represented at the council table, we are able to make better decisions.”
“For too long Delta Council has not been representative of the community it serves,” said newly elected Councillor Johal. “I am honoured to be a part of this historic victory for the Achieving for Delta team and all Delta residents.”
“Mayor George Harvie has assembled the most diverse and qualified council team in Delta’s history,” said new Councillor Dosanjh. “I am honoured that the people of Delta have delivered us a strong mandate to move forward with our team’s vision for the future.”
On October 15, Harvie was re-elected with a staggering 77% of the vote. Also elected were incumbent Councillors Alicia Guichon and Dylan Kruger, as well as newly elected Councillors Daniel Boisvert and Rod Binder.
The Achieving for Delta team delivered a near-sweep of School Trustee positions with six of seven seats being claimed by incumbents Erica Beard and Val Windsor and newly elected Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch, Nimmi Duala and Joe Muego.
