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    Delta, BC 2026 Municipal Election Candidates

    Three slates contest Delta's mayoralty: incumbent George Harvie (Achieving For Delta) against Dylan Kruger (One Delta) and Melissa Granum (Delta First).

    Election daySaturday, October 17, 2026
    Candidates profiled3
    Mayoral race3 candidates

    All Delta candidates

    George Harvie

    MayorAchieving For DeltaIncumbentCentre-right (7/10)
    • Public safety ('Delta Safe'): Keep Delta one of the safest communities in Canada through long-term investment in the Delta Police Department and fire services; 'no call too small'
    • Low taxes / fiscal discipline ('Delta Sound'): Taxes and user fees among the lowest in the Lower Mainland; long-term planning and responsible spending to protect affordability while funding infrastructure
    • Balanced growth and farmland protection ('Delta Secure'): Guide development on Delta's own terms - protect productive farmland, neighbourhoods, and community identities while supporting logistics hubs and town-centre growth

    Lean assessment: Achieving For Delta is listed on Wikipedia as centre-right with a fiscal-conservatism ideology; platform centers low taxes, public safety, and business investment.

    Dylan Kruger

    MayorOne DeltaCandidateCentre-right (7/10)
    • Massey Tunnel replacement accountability: Outspoken critic of the replacement project as costs climbed to ~$8.5B; calls for an independent review; One Delta advocated for a Massey Bridge alternative citing environmental concerns at Deas Island, higher costs, and funding gaps
    • Economic development and port jobs: Establish Delta's first dedicated municipal economic development office; backs Roberts Bank Terminal 2 and local industries; endorsed by ILWU Local 502
    • Affordability / fiscal restraint: Pledges no new municipal taxes, levies, or fees; affordability for working families

    Lean assessment: One Delta platform emphasizes fiscal responsibility, no new taxes, pro-business economic development, and public safety; split from the centre-right Achieving For Delta.

    Melissa Granum

    MayorDelta FirstCandidateCentre-right (7/10)
    • Bill 44 / provincial density mandates: Challenge Bill 44 and press the province to restore local input, but use Delta's existing authority over height, setbacks, parking, trees, and building design to protect livable neighbourhoods
    • Official Community Plan review: Immediate review of Delta's OCP with accessible engagement sessions in Ladner, Tsawwassen, and North Delta; responsible growth balancing neighbourhood character, infrastructure capacity, and long-term needs
    • Fiscal restraint and low taxes: Champion fiscal restraint and low taxes, citing cost-of-living pressure on youth, young families, and seniors on fixed incomes

    Lean assessment: Delta First platform centers fiscal restraint, low taxes, law-and-order endorsements (former mayors, police chief), and neighbourhood-character protection against provincial mandates.

    Income & assets: 2026 financial disclosure statements are filed with Elections BC about 90 days after election day, so figures are not yet available. Those statements disclose campaign financing, not personal wealth.

    Frequently asked questions

    Who is running for mayor of Delta in 2026?

    The declared mayoral candidates in Delta are: George Harvie, Dylan Kruger, Melissa Granum. Profiles, issue positions and left-right lean ratings for each are listed above and in the interactive comparison tool.

    When is the Delta municipal election?

    Delta voters go to the polls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, as part of BC's general local elections. Advance voting dates vary by municipality — check your city's election page.

    How do Delta candidates lean politically?

    Candidates are rated on a 1–10 left-right scale based on party affiliation and platform. In Delta, the field spans: Centre-right (3). Use the interactive tool above to compare any two candidates side by side.

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