Bruce Reid will once again be carrying the colours for the BC NDP in South Delta.
Reid was confirmed as the candidate for the Oct. 24 provincial election on Thursday.
He was also the NDP candidate in the riding in the 2017 election where he finished third in the race with 5,228 votes.
As a retired teacher, school counsellor and pastor, Reid said he has dedicated his life to listening to his community and then working to make their lives better.
A father of three and grandfather of six, soon to be seven, Reid describes himself as a passionate advocate for strong schools and affordable child care.
He said he ran for school board trustee in 2014 to help restore B.C.’s education system after the BC Liberal government put the interests of the wealthy and well-connected before kids, cutting funding to schools and fighting with teachers.
“When John Horgan was elected, he put an end to giveaways for the wealthy and invested in schools across the province instead,” said Reid. “John and the BC NDP have made a lot of progress, but there’s more work to do to make sure we’re investing in our kids and giving them the best possible future.”
A former pastor and Salvation Army officer and administrator, Reid said he has always been concerned about his entire community and ensuring no one is left behind. He is an advocate for low-income families, people living with disabilities, those struggling with addiction and others who may need help advocating for themselves.
As a proud, long-time resident of South Delta, Reid said he feels blessed to live in such a wonderful part of B.C. and is aware of the concerns that South Deltans have. He would like to see South Delta represented on the government side of the house, putting an end to years as opposition. He says the time is now and this is South Delta’s chance to have better representation in Victoria.
