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BC Liberals elect new executive

Riding association members vote at annual general meeting
BC Liberals elect new executive

Powell River-Sunshine Coast BC Liberal Riding Association held its annual general meeting in Davis Bay on the lower Sunshine Coast, on Sunday, September 25 to elect its new executive team.

Janet Smukowich, president of BC Liberals Women’s Network, spoke to members about the role of the women’s network in welcoming women into public life, and of her work around the province in helping women take their first steps into political engagement.

Chris McNaughton of Powell River was elected president of the association. Patrick Muncaster of Gibsons was elected vice-president, south coast, and Aaron Pinch was re-elected vice-president, north coast.

Chuck Halliday was re-elected treasurer, Barbara Lightfoot was re-elected membership chair and Bonnie Krakalovich was re-elected secretary.

Members-at-large elected included Mary Bittroff, Kevin Davie, Yvette Fleming, John Henderson, Fred Herbert, Garry Nohr, Brian Smith, Joke Polman Tuin, Arlette Raaen, Ken White, Sam Alescio, Don Allan, Dave Formosa, Kevin Sigouin and Debbie Dee.

McNaughton expressed appreciation to the members of his team for their dedication and hard work in helping bring BC cabinet ministers to the riding and ideas to the new Christy Clark government.