Chilliwack/Sardis/Cultus Lake – The BC NDP’s candidate in Chilliwack-Cultus Lake is Kelli Paddon.
From the BC NDP statement: Kelli Paddon represented the area as MLA from 2020-2024, and also served as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. She is the founder and CEO of Equiiti Strategic, helping businesses and leaders to reach their full potential. As a former community support worker, youth employment counsellor and instructor, Kelli understands the challenges that families are facing in Chilliwack and across the province.
“Families in Chilliwack-Cultus Lake work hard to build a good life for themselves and their families, and they deserve a government that works just as hard on their behalf,” said Paddon. “While the conservative parties are trying to be like Trump, the BC NDP is fighting to protect workers and businesses from the impacts of tariffs.”
Kelli is standing with the BC NDP to lower costs for families, recruit more healthcare workers, and decrease trade dependence on the United States. The conservative parties would cut healthcare and hike costs on working people – an agenda British Columbians simply cannot afford.
“Kelli has a proven record of delivering results for people in Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, including housing, schools, and transportation,” said David Eby, leader of the BC NDP. “She’s a dedicated community-builder, a parent, and someone who always uses her voice to stand up for others. I know that she will once again be a strong voice for this community.”
Kelli Paddon represented Chilliwack-Cultus Lake, formerly known as Chilliwack-Kent, as MLA from 2020-2024, and also served as Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. Prior to running for provincial office, Kelli dedicated her career to supporting families and people in the community living sector. Kelli served as a community support worker, youth employment counsellor, instructor, and as a leader in policy and government relations for Community Living BC. She is the founder and CEO of Equiiti Strategic, helping businesses and leaders to reach their full potential.
British Columbians go to the polls on Saturday, October 24.
