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Welcome to DREAM Delta

Welcome to DREAM Delta

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  Welcome to  DREAM Delta  - a timely reincarnation of DREAM South Delta that is designed to reflect a common desire to advocate for Responsible Development, Ethical Governance and Affordability for all residents of the City of Delta.   As the vision is and always has been to advocate for all of our neighbourhoods and communities AND with the coming municipal election in October 2026, DREAM Delta – D emanding R esponsible development, E thical governance and A ffordability in M unicipal planning in Delta - will be active in ensuring important issues are brought into the conversation and will be working to engage with residents to encourage them to make their voices heard and vote. In the coming days and weeks, we will introduce new communication tools.  Our current website will be retired and we will be moving to a blog format to provide greater access to communication.  We also will be using a new email address to reach out to you and for us to...

Question #1: Will YOUR ideal candidate answer YES or NO?

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  DREAM Delta puts 2026 local election candidates on the spot! We are asking each individual candidate six direct questions Delta residents want answered.  See our attached list of questions .  Starting June 20 th , we will reveal how each candidate answers. Question #1 on limiting maximum building height :  Will YOUR ideal candidate answer YES or NO? Did you know the current Official Community Plan (OCP) still allows for high-rise towers up to 24 storeys in the Tsawwassen and North Delta urban centres?  The community will never fully agree on the maximum number of storeys that should be allowed, but where is the sweet point of compromise to ensure housing targets are met with minimal impact on infrastructure including roadways, and services including schools and hospitals?  And when does building height become uncomfortably disproportionate to the size of the community ?    No matter how you feel about high-rise development, if you r...

DREAM Delta puts 2026 local election candidates on the spot!

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DREAM Delta puts 2026 local election candidates on the spot! We are asking each individual candidate six direct questions Delta residents want answered.   The questions are designed for a YES or NO response and relate to issues that are all locally controllable and not under provincial mandate.   Starting June 20 th , we will reveal how each candidate answers – or does not answer which can be just as telling! Stay tuned.  Stay informed. Visit us at https://WeAreDREAMDelta.blogspot.com/ Have friends or family who are interested in subscribing?  Simply forward this email so they can click SUBSCRIBE or have them send an email to WeAreDREAMDelta@gmail.com with subject line “SUBSCRIBE”.  
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  Something’s coming on May 16 th ! No fluff.   No dodging . Just six direct questions every Delta candidate will have to answer.   Because what happens next - on growth, accountability, and the future of our community - won’t be undone.   Before you vote on October 17th, know exactly who and what you’re voting for. We’ll be putting it all out there. Publicly. No spin.   No hiding.   Just answers.   Stay tuned, DREAM Delta (Andrew, Kristin, Marilyn and Mark) Visit us at  https://WeAreDREAMDelta.blogspot.com/ Have friends or family who are interested in subscribing?  Simply forward this email so they can click  SUBSCRIBE  or have them send an email to  WeAreDREAMDelta@gmail.com  with subject line “SUBSCRIBE”.  
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  DREAM Delta is sharing exciting news on May 16 th ! Delta is changing rapidly.   Now is the time to pay attention. The Official Community Plan, development approvals, green space management, and a Council Code of Conduct are not just abstract policies.   They determine what our community becomes.   The October 17 th local election for mayor and council could be our most important and consequential election ever. Stay tuned.   Stay informed.   Sincerely, DREAM Delta (Andrew, Kristin, Marilyn and Mark)   Visit us at https://WeAreDREAMDelta.blogspot.com/ Have friends or family who are interested in subscribing?   Simply forward this email so they can click SUBSCRIBE or have them send an email to WeAreDREAMDelta@gmail.com with subject line “SUBSCRIBE”.