MLA: Mike Farnworth - Port Coquitlam

Father we thank you for the leadership and service given by the MLA Mike Farnworth to the people of British Columbia.  We value the skills and experience he brings to this position.  We pray that You will guide him through the summer months and establish his thoughts.  Give him wisdom, understanding and discernment in the plans he makes.  May his influence result in Your purposes being fulfilled.  We pray he will feel Your peace and presence.

Mike Farnworth was elected as MLA for Port Coquitlam on May 12, 2009. He was first elected as the MLA for Port Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in 1991, and re-elected in 1996. Mike was re-elected again as MLA for this constituency on May 17, 2005.

Mike serves as opposition critic for Health.

Mike also served the people of Port Coquitlam as a three term City Councillor.

During his time as the MLA for Port Coquitlam he served in numerous Cabinet positions, including Minister of Health and Minister of Social Development and Economic Security.

From 2001 to 2004, Mike worked in Bulgaria, the Balkans and most recently Iraq on democratic governance programs to help build multiparty democracies in former one-party states.

Mike was raised in Port Coquitlam and has lived there for over 30 years.