North Delta resident Lori Mayhew has announced her candidacy for Delta council in this November's civic election.
The independent, an 18-year resident of Delta and married mother of three, said she's eager to give back her community by serving on council and making sure Delta remains a welcoming and affordable place for families.
Mayhew wants to see stronger interconnections between Delta's various communities.
"From Ladner to North Delta, we're one city. My kids play ball hockey and soccer games with kids from Tsawwassen, Ladner and North Delta. We rely on the same services and need our municipal government to deliver these services equally across our communities," said Mayhew.
She plans to spend the rest of the summer and fall knocking on doors and meeting Delta residents at community events.
"As a city, we're grappling with several issues, from how to do development sustainable while protecting our valuable agricultural land to advocating for more transit and a stronger voice in regional decisions. I want hear what Delta residents think about these issues and where their priorities lie," she said.
Mayhew said she would bring considerable financial management and governance experience to municipal hall as secretary-treasurer for the Canadian Office & Professional Employees Union Local 378 (COPE 378). She is also the president of the New Westminster and District Labour Council and a past board member of the Working Opportunities investment fund.
Mayhew, who holds a bachelor of commerce from UBC, previously worked as a claims adjuster for ICBC.
The election is set for Nov. 15.
