Scott Hamilton (politician)

Scott Hamilton born December 11, 1957 is a former Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election.[2] He represented 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 served as Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, as well as several other committees of the Legislative Assembly.

Delta City Council

Hamilton was first elected to Delta, British Columbia City Council in 2002 and was re-elected in 2005, 2008 and 2011.[3] He served on several committees and commissions in his years on Delta Council. Most notably, he is responsible for advocating a new housing policy that resulted in a more progressive framework, and led to greater options for secondary housing opportunities in Delta.[4]

He is currently the managing director for Quadrant Management Ltd, a property development and project management company that provides services to a variety of established industrial and commercial clients.

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 in the information technology business

Electoral record
2017 British Columbia general election: Delta North
Party Candidate Votes%±%Expenditures
New DemocraticRavi Kahlon11,46548.83+5.24$48,460
LiberalScott Hamilton9,31939.69−4.84$65,204
GreenJacquie Miller2,69711.48+5.40$2,920
Total valid votes 23,481100.00–
Total rejected ballots 1230.52+0.10
Turnout 23,60464.99+5.05
Registered voters 36,319
Source: Elections BC[5][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]

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. "Jackson wins fifth term". Delta Optimist, November 23, 2011.
  4. Delta Council
  5. "2017 Provincial General Election - Statement of Votes" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  6. "Election Financing Reports". Elections BC. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  7. "Statement of Votes - 40th Provincial General Election" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 17 May 2017.


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