MLA: Eric Foster - Vernon-Monashee

Father, we thank You for MLA: Eric Foster. We thank You that You Lord go before him to clear the way for him this year. Lord, we pray that you would give him new vision, new revelation and new strategies to help him accomplish much for his constiuents and the province. As 2013 unfolds, may he sense that You walk with him. As he goes about his day may he do so with a  supernatural joy and peace in the midst of all those things that he has to do. We ask Lord that You cover him and his family in blessing and favor. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Eric Foster was elected on May 12, 2009 as MLA for Vernon-Monashee in the general provincial election.

Eric is the Government Whip and currently a member of the Environment and Land Use Committee. He served previously on the Select Standing Committees on Legislative Initiatives, and Parliamentary Reform, Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders, andPrivate Bills. Eric was also a member of the Cabinet Agenda and Priorities Committee.

Serving as the Mayor of the Village of Lumby for four years prior to his election as MLA, Eric also served as councilor for the Village of Lumby for 12 years and as a director of the North Okanagan Regional District.

He is a registered forest technician and a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Auxiliary, as well as a director of the North Okanagan Community Futures Development Corporation.

Eric and his wife Janice have been volunteering, working and living in the North Okanagan for more than 20 years.

Eric is a great supporter of sports, the outdoors, his community, arts and culture.