Premier Christy Clark To Seek Nomination in Vancouver-Point Grey
Premier Christy Clark To Seek Nomination in Vancouver-Point Grey
Vancouver – Premier Christy Clark announced today her intention to seek the BC Liberal nomination in the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey for a Provincial by-election that must be called by September 15th.
“Community members rely on their public representatives to listen to them and to keep them in mind when decisions are made,” said Clark. “I hope the people of Vancouver-Point Grey will give me the chance to serve them as an elected member of the B.C. Legislature.”
Premier Clark was elected to the British Columbia Legislature in 1996 and again in 2001. During her time in government, Premier Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and Minister of Children and Family Development. Taking a break from politics in 2005 to spend more time with her family, Premier Clark transitioned into the media as a columnist and commentator. In 2007, she began hosting the “Christy Clark Show” on CKNW radio.
Premier Clark has distinguished herself as a champion for important causes. She has earned a number of awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for her work in politics, and for creating the anti-bulllying campaign "Pink Shirt Day", she was named the 2009 Woman of the Year in BC by the Consumer Choice Awards.
Premier Clark was elected Premier-Designate of British Columbia on February 26, 2011. On March 14, 2011, she was officially sworn in as the Premier of British Columbia.
Premier Clark lives in Vancouver with her son.
