What an Incredible Journey – Thank-you!

What an incredible journey these past few weeks have been!

Just six weeks ago, I had no idea I would be entering a provincial election, let alone witnessing the Conservative Party of BC form a new government. What a moment to celebrate!

When I entered this race, I started with virtually nothing. No campaign funds, no board, and no team. But within days, incredible people began stepping forward, and together we built a grassroots campaign from the ground up.

The election results were incredibly close, perhaps the closest this riding has seen in years. While we didn’t quite cross the finish line, I couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished together in such a short time.

To everyone who was part of this journey, thank you.

Whether you knocked on doors, made phone calls, built sign frames, put up and took down signs, baked goodies, opened your homes, made donations, cast your vote, or simply offered a few words of encouragement, you made a difference. Every contribution mattered, and I am deeply grateful.

To my friends and family, thank you for your unwavering love, patience, and support throughout this whirlwind of a campaign. It meant more to me than you could possibly know.

And a very special thank you to Joel, perhaps the youngest campaign manager in BC’s history! Your dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment were extraordinary. I’m incredibly proud of what we accomplished together, and I look forward to our next adventure.

I also want to acknowledge my fellow candidates, Josie and Gracie. Putting your name forward for public office takes courage and commitment. While we may have different perspectives on how best to serve our communities, I respect your willingness to step forward and contribute to the democratic process.

As I reflect on these past few weeks, one thing stands out: We started with nothing, brought people together, built something remarkable, and came incredibly close.

Imagine what we could accomplish with more time to prepare.

I genuinely believe this is just the beginning. The relationships we’ve built, the conversations we’ve had, and the connections we’ve made throughout Mid Island–Pacific Rim are something worth carrying forward.

For those interested in helping build our riding association and preparing for the next election, I’d love to hear from you. There’s much we can accomplish together.

Most importantly, I want to thank everyone who welcomed me into their homes, shared their stories, and trusted me with their concerns and hopes for the future. Those conversations reminded me why I stepped forward in the first place.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in me, standing alongside me, and being part of this remarkable journey.

With heartfelt gratitude, Josh