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Delta advance polls draw big numbers

Delta advance polls draw big numbers

If the advance voting numbers are any indication, voter turnout for this year’s municipal election could be a pretty big one. According to the clerk’s department at city hall, advance voting which occurred Oct.
Take this quiz to help decide which Delta mayoral candidate to vote for

Take this quiz to help decide which Delta mayoral candidate to vote for

The Optimist posed 10 questions to the candidates running to be Delta’s next mayor. We ask you to read the responses for each question and choose the one that best reflects your views on each topic.
Delta candidate Q&As: Simran Walia

Delta candidate Q&As: Simran Walia

Simran Walia is one of the Delta council candidates running in this month's civic election. Here are her responses to a questionnaire from the Optimist: 1. Bio – Tell readers a bit about yourself and why you are running for office.
These Delta millennial candidates highlight housing issue

These Delta millennial candidates highlight housing issue

***This press release has been edited to reflect a concern raised that these are the only millennial candidates running.
Mayor hopefuls square off at North Delta forum

Mayor hopefuls square off at North Delta forum

The six candidates seeking to be the next mayor of Delta squared off Wednesday night at North Delta Secondary.
Delta candidate Q&As: Melody Pan

Delta candidate Q&As: Melody Pan

Melody Pan is one of the Delta school trustee candidates running in this month's civic election. Here are her responses to a questionnaire from the Optimist: 1. Bio – Tell readers a bit about yourself and why you are running for office.
Delta candidate Q&As: Kim Kendall

Delta candidate Q&As: Kim Kendall

Kim Kendall is one of the Delta council candidates running in this month's civic election. Here are her responses to a questionnaire from the Optimist: 1. Bio – Tell readers a bit about yourself and why you are running for office.
Independents Working For You commits to more playground funds

Independents Working For You commits to more playground funds

School playgrounds are used by all the community, and yet, the responsibility of fundraising for school playgrounds rests mainly with Parent Advisory Councils (PAC).
Taxpayers on hook for 'outrageous' golden handshake, says Hale

Taxpayers on hook for 'outrageous' golden handshake, says Hale

Caving to the public pressure Coun. Jeannie Kanakos is singing a different tune, says independent council candidate Kay Hale. At the Sept.
Delta candidate Q&As: Mike Smith

Delta candidate Q&As: Mike Smith

Mike Smith is one of the Delta council candidates running in this month's civic election. Here are his responses to a questionnaire from the Optimist: 1. Bio – Tell readers a bit about yourself and why you are running for office.