West Kelowna councillor running with BC United

A West Kelowna city councillor will be running with the BC United party in the next provincial election.

Stephen Johnson has been named as the BCU candidate for the West Kelowna-Peachland riding.

“I’m excited to join Kevin Falcon and the BC United team in continuing the exceptional representation that BC United MLA Ben Stewart has provided for 14 years,” Johnson said.

“Our communities deserve strong representation and I am committed to working tirelessly to ensure my community and future generations have the best access to things like housing, health care, education, and public safety. I look forward to working with Kevin Falcon and the BC United team to help shape a prosperous future for our province.”

BCU named Johnson as the candidate Monday, Feb. 12. It was also announced that Lehann Wallace, a twice-elected Area Director for the Regional District of Nanaimo, would run in the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding.

“Lehann Wallace and Stephen Johnston are young community leaders who represent exactly the kind of highly qualified candidates that are choosing to run with BC United,” party leader Kevin Falcon said.

“Their dedication to serving their communities and their proven track records of success make them invaluable additions to our team. I look forward to working alongside Lehann and Stephen to fix the real challenges like health care, affordability, and public safety for all British Columbians.”

The next provincial election is scheduled for October 2024.