White Rock mayor Megan Knight named B.C. Conservative candidate in Surrey South

The B.C. Conservatives have confirmed White Rock Mayor Megan Knight as their candidate in Surrey South, placing her on both the municipal and provincial election ballots this fall. Knight is running in White Rock's local election on Oct. 17 and in the provincial vote on Oct. 24. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson said Knight is known for her work ethic and for listening to residents. The article notes that it is allowed to run in both contests, but B.C. law now bars anyone from holding a municipal and provincial office at the same time. That change followed the case of a township councillor who won a provincial seat while keeping her local position, prompting criticism over dual salaries and divided attention. If the Conservatives form government, the party could revise the law and restore the possibility of holding both offices at once. Other candidates in Surrey South include CentreBC leader Elenore Sturko and OneBC's Brent Chapman.