Kruger launches mayor bid with full One Delta slate

After months of rumours, it’s finally official: Dylan Kruger is running to be Delta’s next mayor. On Wednesday evening at Cascades Casino Delta, the two-term councillor launched his mayoral bid and his One Delta slate’s campaign, pledging a “back-to-basics” vision focused on building infrastructure, public safety, responsible spending, economic growth, and restoring trust and collaboration at city hall, according a press release provided to the Reporter ahead of the paper’s press deadline earlier that day. “Delta is one of the greatest communities anywhere in Canada,

and I believe our best days are still ahead of us,” Kruger said in the release. “We are all here because we care deeply about Delta and its future. This team has the integrity, character and experience to move our community forward together.” Kruger also announced One Delta’s full council and school board teams, 13 candidates from diverse backgrounds “united by a shared belief that Delta is strongest when it works together,” the release states. Joining Jennifer Johal, Rod Binder and Daniel Boisevert — all

sitting first-term councillors who co-founded One Delta alongside Kruger — and recently announced candidate Sylvia Bishop, who served two terms on council from 2011 to 2018 before unsuccessfully running for mayor, are council hopefuls Sarah Gallop, a local interior design professional, business owner and community volunteer; and Pawan Joshi, a lawyer and community sports leader. Meanwhile, current school board trustees Ammen Dhillon, Masako Gooch and Val Windsor are running alongside municipal planner and physical literacy expert Jesse Bierman, labour representative and public education advocate Tamara

Bissett-Laza, transit professional and grassroots community volunteer Gurinder Kahlon, and business executive, investor, mentor and youth coach Surj Uppal. In One Delta’s press release, Kruger noted the slate’s candidates have heard the same concern while our knocking on doors, at community events, and in countless conversations across the city: that the incumbent mayor has become disconnected from the things that matter most to everyday residents. “We spoke up, challenged the status quo and fought to bring the focus back to the people of Delta because

public service is about serving others, not yourself,” Kruger said. “Taxpayer dollars are not a piggy bank for international travel, and public input is not an inconvenience to be tolerated. It’s a cornerstone of our democracy.” A lifelong Delta resident now raising his young family in the community, Kruger said the city needs leadership focused on practical results, not rhetoric. His belief that leadership should reflect the priorities of everyday residents is why One Delta is committed to reinstating citizen committees. Kruger said that same

approach also means planning ahead and delivering the infrastructure growing communities need, as he unveiled plans for a new full‑service recreation centre in North Delta, calling it part of “a new era of infrastructure building in Delta.” He also pledged to revitalize Patterson Park in Ladner as a major destination event space for concerts, festivals, markets and community celebrations. “Patterson Park has the potential to become one of the great gathering spaces in the Lower Mainland,” Kruger said. “The success of the Barnside Harvest Festival

showed what’s possible when we invest in spaces that bring people together and create community pride.” Kruger also committed to establishing Delta’s first dedicated economic development office to attract investment, expand the local tax base and create jobs. “Delta is strategically positioned to become one of the most economically important communities in British Columbia,” he said. “But while other municipalities are actively competing for investment, Delta has been sitting on the sidelines. That will change on day one.” One Delta’s campaign will focus on four

key priorities: getting back to basics with core services and infrastructure; supporting responsible economic growth and job creation; investing in recreation, youth and community spaces; and restoring transparency, collaboration and public trust at city hall. The slate has drawn endorsements from former Delta North MLA and Delta city councillor Scott Hamilton, former Delta school board chair Laura Dixon, and Bruce McDonald, a former nine-term city councillor and Delta Citizen of the Year, previously announced as the party’s president. In his remarks, Kruger called Ladner, Tsawwassen

and North Delta residents to come together around a shared vision for the future. “It’s time,” Kruger said. “It’s time to get back to basics. It’s time for leadership that brings people together. And it’s time to believe in what Delta can become.” The municipal election will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17. Read the latest Delta municipal election coverage: Delta candidate ‘accountability initiative’ launched ahead of fall election (May 26, 2026) Delta First calls for pre-election review of over-budget Metro Vancouver project (May 25,

2026) Former councillor Sylvia Bishop running with One Delta slate (May 21, 2026) Community advocate Alex Fischer added to Delta First ticket (May 11, 2026) Three incumbent school trustees join One Delta slate (April 28, 2026) Harvie seeking third term as Delta’s mayor (April 15, 2026) Councillors unite as One Delta to run in next civic election (April 7, 2026) Delta First announces mayor, council candidates ahead of fall election (March 11, 2026)

Dylan Kruger, Delta mayor, One Delta, municipal election Oct. 17, Cascades Casino Delta, council candidates, school board candidates, Patterson Park, North Delta recreation centre, economic development office, citizen committees