BC Conservatives set to elect new Leader in May

Press Release
The BC Conservative Party is holding a convention to elect a new leader on May 28, 2011.  The convention will take place somewhere in the Fraser Valley or Lower mainland at a soon to be determined location. According to the constitution of the party, the election of a leader will be by universal ballot, with ballots mailed to every member at least 15 days prior to the leadership convention date.  Ballots may be returned by mail or delivered to the convention.“Our leadership race will be truly dynamic and democratic race,” says Wayne McGrath, President of the BC Conservative Party.  “Members from all across the province will have an opportunity to select a new leader.”

The party will be accepting applications from leaders between March 1 and March 29, 2011.  The deadline for membership to be eligible to vote in the leadership race is May 7, 2011 at midnight, 21 days before the leadership convention.  “The growth in our party has been remarkable,” says Keith Roy, official Spokesperson for the BC Conservatives.  “We expect that our leadership race will gather the attention of British Columbians looking for a new political home and a positive alternative to the Liberals and the NDP.”The BC Conservatives are committed to providing the new home for common sense British Columbians who want lower taxes, greater accountability, and more choice. 

For more information, please contact:
Keith Roy Official Spokesperson 604-454-4219