Basso takes the Boundary-Similkameen nomination

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New Democrats have nominated Marji Basso, a teacher and Oliver town Councillor as the party's candidate in Boundary-Similkameen for a possible fall election.

"Marji will be a strong voice for voters in Boundary Similkameen" said B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix. "Marji understands the challenges families in the Kootenays and across B.C. are facing and will stand up for them everyday."

Basso has involved herself in many community issues during her years in Oliver and commits to working hard on the issues affecting the regions including health care, forestry, agriculture and sustainable job creation.

Marji Basso is a public school teacher in District 53 and has served as a town councillor in Oliver for two terms. Marji has lived in Oliver with her family for over 15 years. If a provincial election is called in September, Marji will fulfill her term as councillor in Oliver.

"I'm thrilled that Marji will be part of our team in B.C. in the next election" concluded Dix. "I'm looking forward to hitting the doorstep with her."

Since May New Democrats have nominated 18 candidates in anticipation of a possible fall election campaign in British Columbia.