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Melissa Granum

Mayoral candidate

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Experienced, collaborative leadership Deltans can trust

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.

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.

As Mayor of Delta, Melissa 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.

Jat Puri

Council candidate

Extensive operational experience and an inclusive approach to planning

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.

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.

As a Delta City Councillor, Jat 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

Leah Bach

Council candidate

Balanced decision-making grounded in municipal and local business expertise

Leah Bach brings nearly two decades of municipal operational experience, combined with 18 years as an independent business owner, to her candidacy for City Council. She understands the inner workings of municipal organizations, and has deep insight into the needs of Delta businesses, families, and communities.

Her experience working as a supply chain professional for the Delta School Board, and the cities of Delta and Burnaby, has given Leah a strategic, high-level view of the systems that make cities run: from procurement and contract management, to budget accountability and risk management.

Leah also brings strong leadership and governance skills to the table – she understands how to create and manage a strong governance model that benefits organizations, while protecting the public interest. For more than a decade, she has volunteered as a Governance Committee Member for the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and as a Board Member for Tourism Delta. She also served as National Board Chair of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (now Supply Chain Canada), helping to advance professional standards and strategic supply chain practices across the country.

As a realtor specializing in Delta for nearly two decades, Leah has first-hand insight into local affordability issues, changes to neighbourhoods, and the real-world impact of planning decisions. She knows that Deltans have some critical choices in front of them, and she will bring a balanced approach to decision-making, leading with integrity and a proactive approach to community-building.

As a Delta City Councillor, Leah will:

  • Ensure competitive, transparent, and fiscally responsible use of public funds.

  • Champion operational efficiency at City Hall, asking practical, informed questions about implementation, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

  • Encourage early and meaningful public engagement, ensuring residents understand not only what decisions are being made, but how they will be carried out.

  • Promote responsible, well-managed growth that protects neighbourhood character while supporting economic vitality.

  • Advocate for policies that support local businesses, recognizing their essential role in community stability and job creation.

Tammy Hansen

Council candidate

A strong voice for fiscal responsibility and accountability 

In her role as a senior CPA at Cran and Company in Delta, Tammy 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.

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.

As a Delta City Councillor, Tammy 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.