Delta First BC

We are THRILLED to have Alex join Delta First. Alex, Tammy, Jat and Melissa are excited to meet members of the North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen communities. We want to hear your concerns and hopes for Delta and put them into practice, not just talk about it.

Help our grassroots team gain momentum by sharing, dming us and chatting with your friends about the need for change in Delta.

A Commitment to Delta and Those Who Call It Home

Dear friends and neighbours,

Thank you to so many of you who have been incredibly supportive in these early days. Your words of encouragement mean a great deal to me, and they strengthen my resolve every day.

As my conversations continue, I feel grateful for the opportunity to learn more from so many of our fellow Deltans. Whether it is at community events, meetings, coffee chats, or conversations at the door, one thing has become clear: there are many areas where Delta can do better.

There has been a lot of talk about experience. I know the experience I have had, and I know the experience many residents have had over the last four years. Now, I want to speak clearly about the kind of experience I hope to bring to Delta: one that challenges the old way of doing things and brings forward a more open, imaginative, and community-driven approach to local government.

You can expect:

1. A renewed and fresh approach to attracting business and investment into Delta.

2. A serious review of Delta’s needs across all communities, done with meaningful resident input, so we can better identify, prioritize, and deliver the capital projects and community support each area needs most.

3. The reintroduction and improvement of community advisory committees, so residents are empowered to speak for their communities and help shape the projects and decisions that affect them.

4. A commitment to restoring trust in City Hall by introducing better tools for transparency, record keeping, accountability, and conduct, while making it easier for residents to understand and participate in local decision-making.

5. A commitment to always standing on the side of Deltans when dealing with Victoria, Metro Vancouver, and the federal government.

6. A commitment to protecting our natural environment, parks, and green spaces as a foundational pillar in local decision-making.

There will be much more to come. And if you would like to discuss any of these commitments, or any other issues facing Delta, our first public event will be at the Sundance Pub this Saturday. Tickets are almost sold out, but I believe there may still be a few available. You might even find a good deal at the silent auction.

I look forward to working with you for a better Delta,

Alex

Letter to the Editor in the Delta Optimist yesterday, 10 question to ask of candidates running.
Here are my answers:

1) Tammy Hansen for council - 30 years

2) Financial Management Diploma (Kwantlen) , chartered professional accountant (1998)

3) Current - Cran and Company (22 yrs)

4) Senior Accountant, work with individuals and small businesses to corporations and non-profits . Prepare the financials for many local charities (Delta Community Foundation, Delta Heritage Society, Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust)

5) Never owned a Business but, sit with local business owners every week.

6) Married 28 years, two daughters

7) On the Board of Step Forward Health Society and board member of the Rotary Club of Ladner (since 2013)

😎 Accomplished - CPA, married a wonderful man, bought a home , two beautiful daughters
Mistakes - many but learn from them and move forward

9) Delta is my home and I want a say in its future

10) I'm not a career politician, I bring financial literacy and accountability. I have spent 30 years being shaped by Delta. I will listen to residents and bring your concerns to the table.

Vote Oct 17th Delta First BC

Delta First is truly a grassroots movement. We’re not backed by big machines or big budgets, we’re powered by neighbours talking to neighbours about the future of Delta.

Over the past few weeks, our team has started door knocking, attending community events, and hosting living room chats in neighbourhoods across Delta because we believe real conversations create real change.

But grassroots campaigns only grow when people help spread the word.

A new party is in town, and we’re just getting started.

If you'd like to support the Delta First team, please:

• Donate at deltafirst.ca/donate
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Delta Optimist North Delta Reporter Melissa Granum for Mayor Tammy Hansen for Delta Council Jat Puri - Delta City Council Candidate Alex Fischer for Delta Council

The October election will become a real conversation about leadership style and the future direction of our community.

Delta needs a fresh start and a more collaborative, community-focused approach at City Hall. The last few years have felt increasingly divisive and it’s why I’m running for Mayor - I believe many residents are ready for leadership that brings people together instead of creating more conflict.

Based on my years of governance experience in challenging and intense environments, I am someone residents across Delta can trust to lead with professionalism, stability and respect.

This election could be an important turning point for Delta.

It’s time to put Delta First.

If you are ready for a change, please help us spread the word about Delta First, Melissa Granum for Mayor, Tammy Hansen for Delta Council, Jat Puri - Delta City Council Candidate and Alex Fischer for Delta Council by liking, commenting and sharing this post.