We are Delta First
Mayoral candidate
Melissa GRANUM
Experienced, collaborative leadership Deltans can trust
As Mayor of Delta, Melissa GRANUM will:
Lead a council that listens first and engages residents early, ensuring community voices meaningfully shape decisions before they are finalized.
Strengthen transparency and accountability
at City Hall, drawing on decades of governance experience to build public trust in council processes.Champion fiscal restraint and low taxes, recognizing the struggles of youth, young families, and seniors on a fixed income to cope with the high cost of living.
Guide responsible growth and change, balancing neighbourhood character, infrastructure capacity, and long-term community needs.
Apply disciplined, long-term planning to city priorities, informed by her experience managing complex municipal budgets and strategic plans.
Foster a respectful, collaborative council culture, focused on problem-solving rather than polarization.
With nearly two decades of senior leadership in municipal and public-sector organizations, Melissa Granum understands how cities work – and how to make them work better for the people who live in them.
She has spent her career helping organizations build effective teams and serve their communities in ways that are transparent, accountable, and responsive.
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Melissa helped both Delta Police Department and Surrey Police Service develop and manage their policies, budgets, long-term planning, and governance as they grew and responded to the needs of their communities. As Mayor, she will bring that same focus to City Hall: listening, asking the right questions, and working constructively to deliver strategic, fiscally responsible results for residents.
Currently, Melissa serves as Director of Board Governance at the BC Lottery Corporation, where she ensures BCLC’s Board of Directors operates effectively, complies with regulatory requirements, and follows governance best practices. In this role, she acts as a bridge between executive leadership, government expectations, and public accountability.
Jat PURI
Council candidate
Extensive operational experience and an inclusive approach to planning
As a Delta City Councillor, Jat PURI will:
Ensure each neighbourhood receives balanced attention and solutions tailored to their needs
Take a thoughtful approach to long-term planning for the City’s infrastructure and public safety needs, informed by extensive operational, fiscal, and emergency planning experience
Promote fiscally responsible budgeting that protects residents from unnecessary tax increases, and recognizes the struggles of youth, young families, and seniors on a fixed income to cope with the high cost of living
Support responsible growth that protects neighbourhood character and Delta’s agricultural lands
Strengthen clear communication and transparent decision-making at City Hall, drawing on decades of experience in leadership roles
Engage residents in discussion, to ensure community voices meaningfully shape decisions in their neighbourhoods
Jat Puri brings more than two decades of operational, governance, and public-sector experience to his candidacy for Delta City Council, along with a deep respect for the values of hard work and community service instilled in him by his parents, who immigrated to Canada more than 45 years ago in search of opportunity and stability for their family.
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Jat believes in inclusive leadership and will work to ensure residents across Delta feel heard, respected, and represented at City Hall. Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi, he connects easily with many of Delta’s diverse communities and understands the needs of multigenerational, multicultural families.
Over the course of a two-decade career in aviation operations, including work at Vancouver International Airport, Jat has gained extensive experience in operations, infrastructure coordination, emergency planning, public safety, and the management of complex operational and capital budgets.
In his current role, Jat contributes to the development of operational plans, policies, and procedures that support coordinated responses during emergencies and major disruptions. His work has also included planning efforts related to major international events such as the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Jat is committed to practical, responsible leadership that protects Delta’s quality of life while ensuring the community remains inclusive, resilient, and prepared for the future.
Tammy HANSEN
Council candidate
A strong voice for fiscal responsibility and accountability
As a Delta City Councillor, Tammy HANSEN will:
Champion transparent and accountable use of tax dollars, so residents clearly understand how city funds are spent and why decisions are made.
Apply rigorous financial oversight to council decisions, drawing on her professional expertise to ask the right questions and protect Delta’s long-term financial health.
Support responsible budgeting and long-term planning, balancing today’s needs with future infrastructure, services, and community priorities.
Ensure residents have a meaningful voice in financial and planning decisions, particularly where neighbourhoods are directly affected.
Advocate for strong governance and clear reporting, helping council make informed, evidence-based choices.
Bring a community-centred perspective to council, informed by decades of local volunteer service and deep roots in Delta.
Work collaboratively with fellow councillors, staff, and residents to move practical, consensus-driven solutions forward.
In her role as a senior CPA at Cran and Company in Delta, Tammy Hansen supports individuals and businesses preparing personal and corporate tax returns, performs audits, prepares financial statements for investors and stakeholders, and analyzes financial data to help her business and non-profit clients make informed, strategic decisions.
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Prior to working for a private accounting firm, Tammy worked as a Cash Management Accountant in the Treasury Department at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union. There, she was responsible for helping to monitor, manage, and optimize the organization's daily cash flow, liquidity, and bank accounts – acting as a crucial link between the daily cash transactions and the overall financial strategy of the credit union.
Tammy is a deeply committed volunteer in Delta, with a strong focus on supporting youth. She served as the Next Generation Youth Director with the Rotary Club of Ladner before transitioning to the role of Treasurer in recent years. Tammy also coached young girls in softball and later volunteered on the Delta Fastpitch Association executive for more than a decade. Today, she is an active board member and Treasurer for the Step Forward Health Society, working to ensure mental health supports are available to Deltans who need them.
Council candidate
Alex FISCHER
A community advocate working to restore trust, strengthen Delta’s economy, and put residents back at the centre of City Hall
As a Delta City Councillor, Alex FISCHER will:
Attract business and investment into Delta so our city can build a stronger local economy, and create new opportunities for Deltans to prosper.
Assess Delta’s capital projects and community investments to ensure resources are directed where they are needed most across North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen.
Support housing that works for builders, homeowners, and communities by helping create a clearer, more predictable system where people can build with confidence and residents are meaningfully involved.
Establish community advisory commissions with diverse representation, giving residents, local experts, and community leaders a stronger role in shaping the decisions that affect their neighbourhoods.
Rebuild trust in City Hall through greater transparency, accountability, and a renewed commitment to open, honest decision-making.
Stand firm for Delta’s interests when working with the Province, Metro Vancouver, and the Federal Government, ensuring Deltans are not left paying the price for decisions made elsewhere.
Take a strong but thoughtful approach to crime and public safety by supporting enforcement while also addressing the root causes that affect safety, disorder, and quality of life in our communities.
Alex brings nearly 15 years of experience across financial services, technology, business development, and digital communications. His background has given him practical experience in compliance, client service, lending, business relationships, technology adoption, and helping people navigate important financial and organizational decisions.
Alex has also spent years building communities, organizing people, and creating partnerships. From his work in business-to-business technology sales, to his leadership at UBC, to his advocacy through Delta Voices, Alex has worked across finance, technology, law, communications, and community organizing. He brings a broad understanding of how systems affect people’s lives, and a practical belief that local government must be transparent, responsive, and prepared for the future.
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Coming from a working-class family, Alex began working after high school and started his career in technology sales before moving into business-to-business sales with Apple Inc. during a major period of growth. In that role, he worked directly with businesses to support technology adoption, training, implementation, and long-term client relationships, helping organizations integrate new tools into their operations. He later pursued his degree in Philosophy at UBC while serving as Vice President of the UBC Esports Association, where he helped secure sponsorships and partnerships with companies including BenQ, TELUS, Vitasoy, T&T Supermarket, Facebook, The Gaming Stadium, and others.
Alex also volunteered with the Innocence Project through UBC’s Allard School of Law, supporting work connected to those who had fallen through the cracks of the justice system. That experience strengthened his belief in accountability, fairness, and the importance of standing up for people who feel ignored or powerless.
For much of the last decade, Alex has worked in banking with a major financial institution, gaining experience in anti-money laundering, government compliance, lending, client service, and digital member banking.
As the founder of Delta Voices for Responsible Development, Alex has spent the last two years listening to residents, organizing public advocacy, speaking at meetings and public hearings, supporting letter-writing campaigns and petitions, and helping lead a 300+ person community rally at the South Delta Recreation Centre. Through Delta Voices and broader community pressure, residents helped contribute to City Council’s rejection of a proposed high-rise development in Tsawwassen Town Centre.
Alex’s commitment to public service is shaped by his family’s story. Growing up in an immigrant family, with a father who came to Canada as a refugee, he learned that hope is not passive. It is the belief in a better tomorrow, and the willingness to work for it. That belief guides his approach to public service: show up, listen, do the work, and never forget who you are there to serve.