Penticton's new BC NDP candidate is no stranger to politics.
On Wednesday, the party announced Summerland Mayor Toni Boot has been acclaimed as the candidate for the riding.
After being elected in the 2017 provincial election, Liberal MLA Dan Aston currently holds the riding and serves as the party's agriculture tourism critic.
According to a BC NDP press release, Boot has previously owned Grasslands Nursery and taught agri-business at Okanagan College.
"The people living in the Penticton area deserve a strong leader who can work closely with government to help them and their families face the challenges in their lives—challenges that have only been increased by the pandemic,” said Boot in a statement.
“Our region needs a recovery that focuses on affordability and builds back a better economy—one that helps us protect our environment.”
Boot grew up in Summerland and is currently serving her second term as mayor in the city.
"Toni Boot is an experienced leader who has shown she will stand up for others and face challenges head on,” said premier John Horgan.
“I’m excited she is joining our team and will work hard to keep BC moving forward, together.”
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