Outpouring of support emerges for outgoing Chilliwack MLA
CHILLIWACK — There’s been an outpouring of online support from scores of Chilliwack residents for outgoing Chilliwack MLA Kelli Paddon, who lost by 10 points to political newcomer Á’a:líya Warbus in the Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding in Saturday’s provincial election.
Paddon, who was first elected to Chilliwack-Kent in October 2020, garnered 10,860 votes, or 44.9 per cent compared to 13,307 votes for Warbus, or 55.06 per cent, in Saturday’s results.
According to the text of a social media post Sunday (Oct. 20), Paddon said serving Chilliwack and the District of Kent as an MLA has been a “true honour” for the past four years.
“I am so proud of what we have been able to accomplish together,” Paddon wrote. “Although the result of this campaign is not what we hoped for, I am grateful for everyone who raised their hand, their voice, and supported this work.”