Campbell River city councilor Tanille Johnston has her sights set on federal politics.
This week Johnston announced she is seeking the federal NDP nomination to run as their candidate for North Island-Powell River in the next election.
On her website, she says she’s prepared to be a consistent voice ensuring remote and rural communities aren’t left behind. She says she supports housing as a human right and will champion universal health care, as well as equity across the board.
Johnston has seven years’ experience working in health care and 13 as a social worker, she has also served in multiple levels of government, including Indigenous.
Party members have until July 15 to vote for nominees to represent the riding this fall.
Current riding MP Rachel Blaney said earlier this spring she would not be seeking re-election.
