The win was called “historic” by news outlets across the province when it was declared in October, after Jeremy Valeriote was named the first Green Party Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) on the mainland in the province’s history. Valeriote won the vote in the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky riding and now sits in the BC legislature on behalf of our community.
In this season’s final podcast episode, Mayor Jack Crompton speaks with the new MLA on the campaign trail, the election, the key issues that arose in our region (hello, regional transit), how the Green’s hope to help us make meaningful progress on our emissions goals, navigating the waters between the NDPs and Conservatives, and how he, as a Whistlerite, will balance his love of the mountains with his new job.
Listen now:
Host: Jack Crompton
Guest: Jeremy Valeriote
Links/More Information
Jeremy Valeriote – BC Green Party
The Art of the Impossible: Dave Barrett and the NDP in Power, 1972-1975 by Geoff Meggs | Goodreads
Power and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social Change by Adam Kahane | Goodreads
The Gray Area with Sean Illing Podcast – Apple Podcasts
Acknowledgements
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is grateful to be on the shared, unceded territory of the Lil’wat People, known in their language as L̓il̓wat7úl, and the Squamish People, known in their language as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh. We respect and commit to a deep consideration of their history, culture, stewardship and voice.
This podcast was recorded in the Sound Booth at the Whistler Public Library’s Wonder Lab.
Jeremy and Adam Olsen (retired Green MLA and Campaign Chair for the BC Greens) canvassing in Squamish during the 2024 campaign. Photo: Amy Attas/BC Greens
On the campaign trail in Squamish. Photo: Jatinder Sidhu/BC Greens
Green MLAs Jeremy and Rob Botterell (MLA for Saanich North and the Islands) listening to opening remarks from Joyce Williams, Squamish Valley Councillor for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Squamish Nation. Photo: Amy Attas/BC Green Caucus
Skiing in Whistler at the start of the 2024/2025 season. Valeriote says he hopes this will be a part of the ”work/life balance recipe for being a successful representative.” Photo: Michael Fox
Photo: Michael Fox
