Delta voters have more selection after two Green candidates were announced last weekend.
Candidates for the B.C. Green Party have been nominated in both Delta South and Delta North.
In Delta South, UVic political science and Indigenous studies student Sophia Borghetto, born and raised in Delta, is running for the BC Green Party.
She champions the expansion of Indigenous land stewardship programs, adding that Indigenous communities should play a central role in land and resource management.
In a statement on the BC Green party website, Borghetto said she is dedicated to meaningful change by advocating stronger environmental protection, saying that “every day actions can lead to significant impacts.”
She also wants to address mental health and addiction, calling for “more accessible and affordable treatment options.”
“With a strong focus on social and environmental justice, Sophia seeks to represent Delta South by pushing for progressive policies that protect the environment and uplift marginalized communities,” the website says.
She will be competing against Jason McCormick, with the NDP, and Ian Paton, representing the Conservative Party of B.C.
Nick Dickinson-Wilde, a web developer and owner of a small business, is representing the Greens in Delta North and says he understands the challenges local entrepreneurs face and says his tech background can improve access to services and create new opportunities.
“His campaign focuses on creating a safer, greener, and more inclusive Delta North, where families can thrive and the environment is protected for future generations,” said a release from the party.
Dickinson-Wilde is also a certified karate instructor and is concerned about road safety which has become his top priority as a new parent.
“His love for outdoor activities, like cycling and hiking, informs his advocacy for sustainable transportation and environmental conservation.”
Dickinson-Wilde will compete against NDP incumbent Ravi Kahlon, Conservative Party of B.C. candidate Raj Veauli and Manqoosh Khan, with the Freedom Party of B.C.
Sept. 28 is the filing deadline for election candidates.
The election takes place Oct. 19 but there are advance polls on Oct. 10-13 and Oct. 15-16, while people also can vote by mail.
People can also vote on any day at their electoral district office in their riding.
