The byelection is over, and while I came up just 88 votes short of a Council seat, I am deeply proud of the support I received from the people of White Rock. With a turnout of only 16.63%, every single vote truly mattered — and I am grateful to each resident who believed in me and my vision for our city.

Over the past weeks, I had the privilege of knocking on doors, speaking with residents, and listening to your hopes and concerns. I made many new friends, built strong connections with local businesses, and shared inspiring conversations with neighbors who love this city as much as I do.

I also gained the friendship and respect of many fellow candidates who put themselves forward to serve White Rock — congratulations to Anthony Manning and Susan Bains on your wins, and to everyone who stepped up for our community.

To my campaign team: thank you for your time, your energy, and your belief in me. But above all, thank you to the residents of White Rock — you are the heart of this campaign and of this city.

Though I won’t be at the Council table this term, I will continue to fight for White Rock, to advocate for our community, and to do everything I can to make our city stronger and more vibrant.

Now it’s time to collect the signs — and yes, we’ll bring them out again next year for the election in 2026. Until then, thank you very much for your support!

With gratitude,

Scott Kristjanson