Rustad: “I believe British Columbians are hungry for an unapologetic common sense Conservative government”

THE Conservative Party of BC announced on Monday that following the leadership review votes held in 93 ridings, 70.66% of 1,268 members in good standing voted ‘Yes’ for John Rustad to remain as leader while 29.34% voted ‘No.’

In addition, Rustad secured victory in 78 out of the 93 ridings. He lost in 10 ridings, tied in three, and in two ridings, no votes were cast.

“I would like to thank our members for coming out to use their democratic right and voicing their opinion on the direction of our party and movement,” said Rustad. “This process has localized democracy and allowed all members to not only vote in this crucial review, but share their concerns with me directly.”

He added: “I believe the members have given me a mandate to lead and I believe British Columbians are hungry for an unapologetic common sense Conservative government. We will make it happen. It’s time we get back to the basics and be Conservative.”

The vote count process was conducted by an impartial third party and the administering of the leadership review process was managed by Mark Robertson, Returning Officer, the party said.