The B.C. Green Party announced its candidate for the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky region, Dana Taylor, on Tuesday.

Taylor is a former two-term city councillor in North Vancouver and is currently executive vice-president of the Mechanical Contractors Association of B.C., according to a news release from the party.

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Taylor joins incumbent Jordan Sturdy of the BC Liberal Party and independent candidate Tristan Galbraith, owner of Whistler’s Critter Get Ritter, in the race to head to Victoria to represent the Sea to Sky as Member of the Legislative Assembly.

“The political choices in B.C. have been too narrow for too long,” said Taylor in the release. “I believe that riding constituents will embrace an MLA who will work to accelerate the development of a diversified and resilient economy.”

Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, welcomed Taylor’s nomination.

“Dana understands how the environment and the economy can go hand-in-hand in B.C.,” added Weaver. “He founded the first and only Green Chamber of Commerce in Canada and has a long history of community service and as an executive for trade associations. This gives him a unique perspective on how supporting sustainable enterprises and good-paying jobs can lead to long-term economic growth as well as a healthy environment. He is very passionate about his community and would be a fantastic representative for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.”

The election is May 9. Go to elections.bc.ca to register to vote.