A Salt Spring Island gathering to honour the career and accomplishments of outgoing Saanich North and the Islands MLA Adam Olsen is planned for Friday, Sept. 13.
Known for his approachability and coalition-building — and for many passionate speeches delivered in the legislature — the two-term BC Green Party MLA took office after an election win in 2017, followed by another in 2020; he announced in June he would not seek re-election, calling the decision an “existential re-evaluation” of what was important to him and citing the best interests of his family.
The event is set for 1 to 3 p.m. at Lions Hall. Organizers said there will be light finger food and refreshments, a cake and a musical farewell tribute by Bill Henderson.
Saanich-Gulf Islands MP and Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May is expected to be in attendance. She will also meet with constituents at Gulf Islands Secondary School that evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m., where she will provide a report on her activities and federal political happenings, and answer attendees’ questions.