Shelley Cook says she is ready to work for 91大黄鸭 West.
A byelection has been called and BC NDP candidate Shelley Cook is running in the election.
鈥淔or too long, the BC Liberals took 91大黄鸭 West for granted. The BC NDP is doing great work to make life more affordable, improve the services people rely on and keep communities and families safe. I鈥檓 proud to stand with John Horgan and the BC NDP and I鈥檓 ready to work hard for the people of the great riding of 91大黄鸭 West,鈥� she said.
A third-generation Okanagan resident, Cook has worked extensively with community groups and local government on issues that matter to the people of West 91大黄鸭, including housing, affordability and tackling the overdose crisis, according to an NDP press release.
She chaired the City of 91大黄鸭鈥檚 Housing Committee and, while serving as the executive director of the local John Howard Society, was responsible for developing close to 100 units of housing in 91大黄鸭.
鈥淭he people of 91大黄鸭 West deserve a committed representative like Shelley Cook,鈥� said BC NDP leader John Horgan.
Shelley Cook will officially open her campaign office on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. Further information is available on her .
This by-election was triggered when former BC Liberal leader Christy Clark resigned her seat Aug. 4 after losing a confidence vote. Election Day will be on Feb. 14.
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