NDP leader Adrian Dix dropped by the Royal City to help New Westminster NDP candidate Judy Darcy officially open her campaign office on Saturday.
"New Westminster has a long history of strong representatives who fight for working people," Dix said. "In Judy we have an excellent candidate who will continue that tradition. Judy is a natural leader, an excellent manager and an inspirational person."
Retiring MLA Dawn Black, Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian and more than 150 supporters attended the opening of the office at 1192 Eighth Ave. Dix said the NDP is running a "people-powered" campaign.
"I'm so honoured by the outpouring of support I have received since announcing my candidacy," Darcy said in a press release. "On the doorsteps, in coffee shops, at the market, people are excited about the NDP."
The provincial election is being held on May 14.
"The hunger for change is palpable," Darcy said. "You can taste it, you can feel it."
BREMNER OPENS OFFICE WITH FOOD, AND FUN
B.C. Liberal candidate Hector Bremner is setting up shop in uptown New Westminster this week-end.
Bremner is having an official opening of his campaign office at 618 Sixth St. on Sunday, April 14 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The event features live music, a barbecue, silent auction and a chance to meet the candidate.
GREEN PARTY CANDIDATE FIRST TO FILE PAPERS
Terry Teather is the first candidate from New Westminster to file papers with Elections B.C.
As of April 8, the Green Party of B.C. candidate was the only New Westminster candidate who had filed his paperwork.
Others who have been nominated by their parties to run in the election are: Hector Bremner (B.C. Liberals); Judy Darcy (B.C. NDP); and Paul Forseth (B.C. Conservatives).
