Gavin Dew, candidate for the Kelowna-Mission riding (photo courtesy of the Conservative Party of B.C.

By Liam Verster

Provincial Election 2024

Local businessman named Conservative candidate for Kelowna-Mission

Aug 14, 2024 | 11:38 AM

A man who owns a local business will have his name on the ballot for the upcoming provincial election.

The Conservative Party of B.C. named Gavin Dew as the candidate for the Kelowna-Mission riding.

“Everyone is tired of the drama. We need to put B.C. first, not egos or old party allegiances,” Dew stated.

“We can’t wait four more years to get serious, end the chaos, and get B.C. back on track. It’s time for common sense voters to stop sifting through the ashes of our old home, put up scaffolding around the new one, and focus on forming a new government.”

Dew lives within the riding where he is running, and also owns a family business with his wife, which the Conservative Party leader stated allows him to have a clear view on the challenges the community and the province are facing.

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“Our economy is stalling out, with employment decreasing three months in a row and virtually no net increase in private sector jobs since 2019,” John Rustad, leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., said.

“Gavin has experienced firsthand the crisis of indecision that stalls progress, blocks economic growth, and costs taxpayers money and missed opportunity. We need to unlock B.C.’s potential and our ability to get things done again, so we can make things better for people and families.”

The party added Dew is committed to addressing critical issues such as housing, healthcare, crime and addiction, wildfires, and agriculture.

The provincial election will be held October 19.