Former Mission mayor acclaimed as NDP candidate in Abbotsford-Mission

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MISSION — Former Mission mayor turned Minister of Agriculture and Food Pam Alexis has been acclaimed as the B.C. NDP candidate in the Abbotsford-Mission riding.

According to a news release from the B.C. NDP Saturday night (June 22), Alexis, who was born in Victoria and has lived all over the world, served her community on the boards of the Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Mission Rotary Club, reflecting her steadfast commitment to improving the lives of those around her.

“The Valley is growing quickly, and we know that people need action on housing, healthcare and affordability,” Alexis said in a statement. “That’s why they need a government that’s on their side, taking action to make things better,” said Pam Alexis. “Kevin Falcon’s and John Rustad’s government closed schools, almost closed the Mission hospital and made deep cuts to the services families need. We can’t let them do it. B.C. needs a B.C. NDP majority government.”

Since forming government in July 2017, the B.C. NDP says it has taken action on crucial issues that matter to the people of Abbotsford-Mission, including:

• Putting people ahead of speculators and investors by bringing in tough new restrictions on short-term rentals and a speculation tax, plus simplified approvals that make it easier and faster to get 300,000 new homes built;
• Helping B.C. families get the care they need by hiring 700 new family doctors.
• Put money back in B.C. residents’ pockets by eliminating MSP premiums, lowering ICBC rates by $500 a year and boosting the B.C. Family Benefit by $445; and
• Keeping communities safe by hiring 250 more police officers, giving police more power to address public drug use, cracking down on repeat violent offenders, and taking on organized crime, including seizing Hells Angels clubhouses and many other proceeds of crime.

“Pam’s reputation for fairness, openness and teamwork led the people of Mission to give her a mandate as their Mayor. Those same values have driven her to be an excellent member of our caucus and the Cabinet,” said Premier David Eby. “People in Abbotsford-Mission can count on her to continue taking action to make life better for them and their families.”