A long-time Delta councillor is stepping down to focus on his role as Liberal MLA for Delta-North.
Delta Coun. Scott Hamilton was elected to provincial office in May of last year, but continued to perform his duties as councillor at the request of Delta council to avoid a costly byelection.
He received no pay for his role as councillor after he was elected to provincial office.
On Friday, the man who served on Delta council since 2002 stepped down from that role. As the seat is vacant in the same year as a civic election, a byelection won’t be necessary.
“On behalf of council and the entire community, I thank MLA Scott Hamilton for his selfless and dedicated service to Delta,” said Mayor Lois Jackson. “Although we are losing a valued member of council, I am so pleased Mr. Hamilton will continue to serve our community in his role as MLA for Delta-North, providing a vital link between Delta and the provincial government.”
Hamilton has been at the forefront of several community projects and initiatives over his four terms on council. These include recreation facility upgrades and the addition of synthetic turf fields in his role as vice-chair of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission.
In addition, Hamilton chaired the Housing Task Force, with the goal of providing a diverse range of affordable housing to meet the demands of a changing population.
