One Delta Unveils First Three Pillars of Strategic Plan to Build Delta for Today and the Future

Kruger promises real action on affordability, community safety and economic investment

Delta, B.C. — With the community at a crossroads, One Delta has unveiled the first components of its comprehensive blueprint designed to address both the immediate and long-term needs of residents.

“One Delta is stepping forward with a plan rooted in real action,” said mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger. “It’s time for leadership that delivers tangible results for Delta, not slogans or studies. We have built a team that represents the entire community. We’re focused on doing the work, listening to residents and building a city that proactively plans ahead instead of just reacting to crises.”

Today, One Delta released the first three pillars of its platform:

• Affordability: A commitment to no new municipal taxes, levies, or fees.

• Safe Neighbourhoods: Introducing 30 km/hr speeds on residential roads and partnering with the School Board on a Safe Routes to School program.

• Attracting Investment: Establishing Delta’s first Economic Development Office to support local businesses and drive job creation.

“These pillars speak directly to what families in Delta are experiencing every day,” Kruger said. “Affordability means protecting residents from new financial burdens when household budgets are already stretched. Safe neighbourhoods mean calming traffic on residential streets so children can walk or bike to school and play outside without fear. And attracting investment means opening our first Economic Development Office so local businesses can grow and create jobs, ensuring our city can plan for growth rather than falling behind.”

The One Delta team - comprised of leaders from across Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen - believes Delta’s next municipal government must focus on three core responsibilities:

1. Back-to-Basics Service Delivery: Fixing what’s broken, investing in essential services and ensure families receive the support the daily infrastructure support they rely on every day.

2. Building for the Next Generation: Delivering the infrastructure needed to move and grow Delta - ranging from healthcare and seniors care to transportation, economic development, and thoughtful long-term urban planning.

3. Accountability and Transparency: Establishing a City Hall and Mayor’s Office that are accessible, financially responsible, open and entirely focused on serving residents.

“We’ve spent months listening to residents on doorsteps, at community events and over coffee,” Kruger added. “The message was loud and clear: the status quo is no longer enough. Delta is going to grow and we actively need to lead that growth, not just watch it happen to us.

Throughout this campaign, we will continue to roll out a comprehensive plan that delivers both immediate results and a clear long-term vision.

It’s time to build Delta for now and for the future. It’s time for One Delta.