Delta mayoral candidate Kruger signs Metro Vancouver Accountability Charter
Published 3:00 pm Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Delta city councillor and mayoral candidate Dylan Kruger has joined a coalition of other Lower Mainland mayoral candidates as signatories of a commitment to strengthen accountability, transparency and governance at Metro Vancouver.
The Metro Vancouver Accountability Charter, according to a recent press release, outlines a series of “practical” reforms aimed at restoring public confidence in Metro Vancouver through stronger financial oversight, enhanced transparency, improved governance practices and a renewed focus on delivering value for taxpayers.
A press release issued by the charter’s co-founders — New Westminster Coun. Daniel Fontaine and Richmond Coun. Kash Heed, both mayoral candidates in their respective cities — highlights Kruger’s advocacy for governance reform as a Metro Vancouver director, having previously led efforts to eliminate international travel for board members, reduce unnecessary spending and advance proposals to streamline the size and structure of the Metro Vancouver board.
“Dylan Kruger has challenged the status quo at Metro Vancouver and is working to advance the best interest of taxpayers,” Fontaine said in a press release. “His work to modernize governance and strengthen financial accountability at the regional level aligns closely with the principles outlined in the charter. We’re pleased to welcome him as a signatory.”
Heed said Kruger’s support reflects growing momentum for regional reform.
“Metro Vancouver is responsible for decisions that affect millions of residents and billions of taxpayer dollars,” Heed said in a press release. “It’s important that mayoral candidates like Dylan Kruger continue to sign on to the charter from across our region.”
Kruger said he believes Metro Vancouver must return its focus to accountability and delivering value for taxpayers.
“Throughout my time on Delta council and as a Metro Vancouver Director, I’ve advocated for responsible financial management, greater transparency and better governance,” Kruger said in a press release.
“The Metro Vancouver Accountability Charter reflects those same principles, and I’m proud to support an initiative that encourages regional government to become more accountable, more transparent and more focused on the people it serves.”
The charter features five direct actions related to compensation, transparency, governance, independent oversight and review.
Those who sign the charter agree that mayors will receive only their base municipal salary for regional board participation — no additional stipends or honoraria; commit to a full, independent review of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant; and commit to creating a smaller, directly-elected mayors council that can oversee Metro Vancouver, TransLink and E-Comm 911, and ensure regional services operate more efficiently and transparently.
They also support the establishment of an auditor general for local government, with a mandate to oversee Metro Vancouver and its member municipalities; and commit to, within 90 days of this fall’s civic election, launching an independent core service review of Metro Vancouver’s programs to identify cost savings and focus on essential priorities.
Current signatories include incumbent Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, Surrey councillor and mayoral candidate Linda Annis, Vancouver mayoral candidate Colleen Hardwick, and West Vancouver mayoral candidate Kirk LaPointe.