Retired grocery executive Darrell Jones says he’s joining the B.C. Conservative leadership race.
He launched his campaign Tuesday with an event in Surrey.
Jones, a former president of Save-On-Foods and later its parent company, Pattison Food Group, frequently appeared in advertisements and flyers promoting “Darrell’s Deals.”
His campaign website says the B.C. Conservatives need a “fresh face” as leader, and he would draw on his experience leading one of B.C.’s largest employers.
MLA and former Kamloops mayor Peter Milobar, political commentator Caroline Elliot, former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Iain Black also recently launched their campaigns.
The widening field also includes Vancouver businessman Yuri Fulmer, Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare, and Rossland contractor Warren Hamm.
The B.C. Conservatives said the results of the leadership election will be announced on May 30th.
Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford has been serving as interim leader of the party since John Rustad stepped down in early December.
