DCC Now

Who Is Governing Delta? How Council Shifted Public Decisions to Administration—and Why Residents Should Pay Attention?

After 2022, Council transferred defined operational, financial and development powers from public meetings to senior administration. One Delta’s written reply on shifting delegation-request approval to the Corporate Officer led DCC Now back to that record: what was delegated, and what public reporting followed.

One Delta Promises “Good Jobs” and Better Services — But Where Is the Plan?

One Delta pledges a dedicated Economic Development Office to grow jobs and fund services without new taxes, levies or fees. The public record still does not show costs, job targets or revenue projections.

No New Taxes, Levies or Fees — and a North Delta Rec Centre. Where’s the Funding Plan?

One Delta pledges no new taxes, levies or fees while promising a North Delta recreation centre. City staff published a $150–$300 million range. The public record still does not show a municipal funding schedule that pays for both at once.

Who should decide delegation requests? What 2026 slates have said?

Bylaw 8330 names the Mayor. Written replies from slates are printed in full. A written decision not to take part is printed too.

15 questions, no answers: who decides Delta’s delegation requests?

Fifteen written questions asked the City to name the decision-maker and the bylaw section used to deny delegation requests. That specific answer is still not on the record.