For a province as large and as diverse as British Columbia, Ellis Ross says a team-oriented approach is the only way to go.
The MLA for Skeena was the first to announce a candidacy for leader of the B.C. Liberals. He says he wants to take the lessons he learned from his time as chief of the Haisla Nation and the time he's been in provincial politics and apply them to governing the province.
"My style of leadership is not entirely 'leader-centric,'" Ross said. "My style of leadership is basically to form a team...and that means going to the 87 ridings in B.C., talking to each of the riding associations, who know their ridings by the way, and just say 'OK, what is it, in your riding, that's going to make your riding successful, and in turn make B.C. successful."
Ross said the approach is one of the reasons he's been able to swing the deals that have brought benefits to his region.
"I do like diverse conversations and debates, differences of opinion. That's where I came from and I don't see any need to change that style.
Two others - Kevin Falcon and Gavin Dew - have also thrown their hats in the ring.
Party members will select their new leader on Feb. 5, 2022.
