Scott Hamilton (politician)

Scott Hamilton born December 11, 1957 is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election.[2] He represents the electoral district of Delta North as a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party.

Scott Hamilton
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly
for Delta North
In office
May 14, 2013 – May 9, 2017
Preceded byGuy Gentner
Succeeded byRavi Kahlon
Personal details
Born1957/1958 (age 62–63)[1]
Political partyBC Liberals

He currently serves on the Cabinet Committee on Strong Economy, Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives, Special Committee of Selection and Special Committee to Review the Independent Investigations Office.

Hamilton was acclaimed as the candidate for the BC Liberal Party in the upcoming May 9, 2017 BC Provincial Election and was narrowly defeated by Ravi Kahlon.[3]

Delta City Council

Hamilton was first elected to Delta, British Columbia City Council in 2002 and was re-elected in 2005, 2008 and 2011.[4] He has served on many committees in his years on Delta Council, including the Downtown Ladner Waterfront Redevelopment Advisory Committee, the Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission and the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors.[5]

Personal life

Hamilton and his wife Kristen have lived in North Delta since 1986. They have two grown daughters. Prior to his election to the 40th Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Hamilton was employed by the British Columbia Ministry of Labour & Citizens' Services as a senior network coordinator to the BC Provincial Learning Network.

Electoral record
2017 British Columbia general election: Delta North
Party Candidate Votes%
New DemocraticRavi Kahlon11,46548.83
LiberalScott Hamilton9,31939.69
GreenJacquie Miller2,69711.49
Total valid votes 23,604100.00
Source: Elections BC[6]
2013 British Columbia general election: Delta North
Party Candidate Votes%
LiberalScott Hamilton9,61344.53
New DemocraticSylvia Bishop9,41043.59
GreenBill Marshall1,3126.08
ConservativeTinku Parmar9834.55
IndependentJohn Shrek Shavluk2100.97
CommunistGeorge Gidora580.27
Total valid votes 21,586100.00
Total rejected ballots 920.42
Turnout 21,67859.94
Source: Elections BC[7]
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References
  1. B.C. VOTES: Delta-North candidates on the record Kupchuk, Rick. The Leader [Surrey, B.C] 02 May 2013: 1.
  2. "Christy Clark says economy a priority after election win". CBC News, May 15, 2013.
  3. http://www.delta-optimist.com/news/mla-hamilton-acclaimed-as-liberal-candidate-in-delta-north-1.2332028
  4. "Jackson wins fifth term". Delta Optimist, November 23, 2011.
  5. Delta Council
  6. "2017 Provincial General Election Preliminary Voting Results". Elections BC. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
  7. "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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