A fifth provincial election candidate has emerged in Delta South.
Errol Sherley, a 38-year-old lifelong Westham Island resident, will be running for the B.C. Action Party.
“I’ve had a bit of history in politics and I’ve always wanted to be in a group that represents the people’s voice, not like one of the larger groups. The B.C. Action Party appealed to me because they are a grassroots group who comprise of citizens who are basically not happy with how the government is run or they’ve been wronged by the government,” said Sherely.
Having filed his papers at Elections BC this week, Sherley said the two biggest issues facing the riding are threats to the Agricultural Land Reserve and the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project, which he described as a Liberal boondoggle.
According to his party’s website, “The mission of the BC Action Party is to form a socially progressive and fiscally responsible government that promotes individual achievement, personal responsibility and social development.” The party also notes it “firmly believes that it takes professionals in every walk of life to form effective government. We have in our midst many proven business people, lawyers, MBA’s, young graduates and retired professionals.”
As far as getting the word out and convincing voters to provide support, Sherley said his party’s members have to lead by example.
“If people see others taking the initiative and being true to what they’re preaching, and getting out there to be the best leader they can, people will believe in that party more,” he said.
John Crocock, the party’s president and candidate in Richmond North Centre, said the party doesn’t have a leader selected yet.
Also running in Delta South are Liberal Ian Paton, independent Nicholas Wong, Green Larry Colero and New Democrat Bruce Reid.
Others wanting to run in the May 9 provincial election had until yesterday to file their nomination papers with Elections BC.
