MLA Carole James Member for Victoria-Beacon Hill

Dearest Heavenly Father, we thank You for the dedication and heart to serve that Carole James, MLA for Victoria- Beacon Hill, has been blessed with. We thank You for the many ways she has stepped out and been willing to serve and the variety of experiences she has gained. Even now, as her path is taking another turn, may You continue to use her as You see fit, and may she sense Your guiding hand leading her to where You need her most. May she feel appreciated, encouraged and refreshed to continue on the journey before her. May Your blessing be upon her.

Carole James was elected as the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill in May 2005, and served as the Leader of BC's Official Opposition in the BC Legislature until January 2011.

Carole served as President of the B.C. School Trustees Association for an unprecedented five terms, commencing in 1995.

She was elected to the Greater Victoria School Board from 1990 to 2001. She has also served at the national level as the Vice-President of the Canadian School Boards Association.

Carole has been appointed to numerous provincial initiatives, including the Independent B.C. Budget Review Panel, the Public Education Restructuring Consultation, the Ministry of Children and Families Secure Care Committee.

In addition to serving a two-year term as the Director of Child Care Policy for the government of British Columbia, she has served on the Greater Victoria Region Social Planning Council, the City of Victoria Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Task Force on Violence Prevention.

In recognition of her work in the area of co-operative pre-schools, she was named an Honorary Life Member of the Vancouver Island Co-operative Pre-School Association.

In 2001, Carole moved to Prince George to serve as the Director of Child and Family Services for Carrier Sekani Family Services. As part of her management responsibilities, she coordinated the planning for regionalization of child and family services from the Ministry of Children and Families to an Aboriginal Authority.

In July, 2003, just prior to becoming Leader of the New Democrats, she became Coordinator with the Northern Aboriginal Authority for Families.

Carole is the mother of two children, Alison and Evan. She was also a foster parent for 20 years, giving care to children and adults with special needs.

MLA Vicki Huntington Member for Delta South

God, our Father in Heaven, we are bringing before You Vicki Huntington MLA for the  South Delta constituency.  We are praying that You bless her and her work of the the people of British Columbia. We thank You for her and pray blessings over her family.  In Jesus name we pray, amen. 

Victoria (Vicki) Huntington is a native of Vancouver, BC and has a degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia. Much of her early career was spent in Ottawa with the federal government. More recently, she served as an elected Councillor for the Municipality of Delta, BC.

For most of the 1970s, Vicki worked with the RCMP Security Service, beginning as a civilian member and later a Special Constable (Investigator) in the force. In preparation for this position, she was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the Canadian Army Intelligence Corps (Res).

Vicki served as Band Manager for the Gitanmaax Indian Reserve in Hazelton, BC. First-hand knowledge and understanding gained in this capacity was invaluable in her later work with the federal Minister of Indian Affairs & Northern Development; Nisga’a Task Group; and as Vice Chair of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee and its representative on the Provincial Treaty Negotiating Team.

During a number of years in Ottawa, Vicki served the Solicitor General of Canada; and the Ministers of both National Revenue and Indian Affairs & Northern Development. She was also involved in various capacities at the federal level with the Progressive Conservative Party. She returned to British Columbia in 1988 as the Director of the Federal Ministers’ Regional Offices in Vancouver.

Vicki has shown a particular interest in environmental matters. In this regard, she received an award from the Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust for exceptional service.

A resident of Ladner (Delta), British Columbia, Vicki was first elected in 1993 to Delta Municipal Council and returned to Council at or near the top of the polls in the four subsequent municipal elections. She declined to run again in 2008.

Vicki was elected as an Independent MLA for Delta South in May 2009.






 

MLA Rob Howard Member for Richmond Centre

We thank You Lord for MLA Rob Howard's  desire to serve his community of Richmond.  We ask You to give him wisdom and insight to know where to place his energy and support so that people of this province are able to provide for their families.  Surround him with good people who are honest, smart, and principled.  Give him compassion for the common man to guide his thoughts and actions.

Rob Howard was elected as the MLA for Richmond Centre in 2009.

Rob has served as President of Tourism Richmond, was co-Chair of the Vancouver chapter of the Real Estate Institute of BC and has served on the board of the Richmond Caring Place Society and the Heritage Commission. During his time on Richmond City Council, he chaired several committees including the Finance and Community Safety Committees.

Rob was the driving force behind the Richmond Airport Vancouver Rapid Transit Task Force and was a strong proponent of the City’s long-term financial plan. During his time as City Councilor, he was also deeply involved in the Asia Pacific Strategy.

Along with his wife Trudy and son Jay, Rob enjoys giving back to the community in which he has spent his life. Together, they have spent 12 years volunteering, assisting, coaching and running tournaments for the Richmond Minor Hockey Association.

MLA Douglas Horne Member for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain

Everlasting God, who knows the beginning to the end, we ask Your special blessing on MLA Douglas Horne today.  You see his long years of service and his future years as a servant of the people of British Columbia.  We ask that You would give him a creative vision to face the challenges of his portfolio.  We ask for Your blessing on his home and family to enrich them in health and love.  We ask for their security on every side and contentment within.

Douglas Horne was elected as the MLA for the electoral district of Coquitlam-Burke Mountain in May, 2009. He is the Deputy Chair of the Select Standing Committee for Public Accounts and a Member of the Select Standing Committee for Children and Youth. In addition, Douglas was a Member of the B.C. Local Government Elections Task Force, a Member of the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and a Member of the Special Committee to Appoint a Merit Commissioner.

Douglas has been active in federal, provincial and civic politics for many years. While working in Ottawa, he served as a Special Assistant to a former federal Minister, and as a Special Assistant to the former Speaker of the House of Commons, The Honourable John Fraser.

Before entering politics, Douglas was Managing Director – Corporate & CEO of Maple Leaf Studios Ltd. This leading international design and production studio has created innovative and engaging experiences for international themed attractions, World Fairs & Expos, visitor centres and destination resorts. Douglas was instrumental in the success of British Columbia – Canada Place (the log house) during the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, Italy, built to promote the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition, Douglas worked with Russian business leaders and the City of Sochi on their successful bid to host the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. As well, Maple Leaf Studios and its partner, Shanghai Art-Design (a member of the Shanghai Media Group) were selected by Shanghai Expo 2010 for the central theme pavilions preliminary design competition. Maple Leaf Studios was also contracted to complete a preliminary design for the General Motors Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010 during Douglas’s time with the firm.

Doug has lived in Coquitlam on Westwood Plateau with his wife and two children since 1996.

MLA John Horgan Member for Juan de Fuca

We pray for MLA John Horgan today.  We give thanks for his many years of faithful service to the people of his riding.  We ask that You would direct his steps as a possible leader of the Opposition.  We also know his many years of experience in government, makes him no stranger to the personal sacrifice and heavy responsibilities that will be his should he be chosen.  We pray  he will be given wisdom and know Your Divine guidance as he seeks for Your will to be done in his life.  Bless MLA Horgan and his family with Your love, joy and peace.  In Jesus name we pray.

John Horgan was elected as the MLA for Malahat-Juan de Fuca on May 17, 2005, and re-elected to the reconfigured riding of Juan de Fuca on May 12, 2009.

John was born and raised in Victoria.

A former long time public servant, he started his career in Ottawa working in the House of Commons before returning to British Columbia to work for the provincial government. He has also worked in the private sector, running a management and consulting company.

John has a Bachelor of Arts from Trent University and completed his Master of Arts at Sydney University in Australia.

John and his wife Ellie have two sons who attend the University of Victoria.

MLA Gordon Hogg Member for Surrey-White Rock

Dear Father in Heaven, we bring before You Gordon Hogg MLA for Surrey-White Rock Constituency. We ask You God to bless Mr. Hogg, his work and his family with Your wisdom and with long, healthy life. In Jesus name we pray. Amen

Gordon Hogg was first elected to represent the riding of Surrey-White Rock in a 1997 byelection. He was re-elected in 2001, 2005 and again in 2009.

Gordon is currently a member of the Select Standing Committees on Education, Aboriginal Affairs and Crown Corporations.

Gordon Hogg was appointed Minister of State for Mining on June 23, 2008.

He previously served as Minister of State for ActNow BC and Minister of Children and Family Development.

Mr. Hogg also served as chair of the Government Caucus and was a member of the Legislative Assembly Management Committee. He was also the chair of the Seniors Caucus Committee and has served on the Cabinet Committee for Agenda Development and the Select Standing Committees on Finance and Government Services; Sustainable Aquaculture; Children and Youth; Health and Social Services; Justice; Constitutional Affairs; and Intergovernmental Relations.

Previously, Mr. Hogg served as the Official Opposition Critic for education and human resources and was also a member of the Official Opposition Caucus Committees on Health and Education.

Mr. Hogg was a counsellor, probation officer and regional director for corrections prior to his election to the Legislative Assembly. He received his bachelor of arts in sociology and psychology from the University of British Columbia and his master’s degree in psychology from Antioch College

Mr. Hogg served on White Rock council for 20 years, for 10 of which he was mayor. He has been a board member of more than 15 committees and non-profit societies, including the Peace Arch Community Health Council and Peace Arch District Hospital. He has also been a foster parent and little league coach.

Gordon and his wife, LaVerne, live in White Rock and have one son.

MLA Kash Heed Member for Vancouver-Fraserview

Dearest Heavenly Father, we bring before You today Kash Heed, MLA for the Vancouver-Fraserview constituency.  We thank You for his passion for law enforcement and the leadership skills You have blessed him with.  We ask that Your hand would be upon him to continue guiding him and to give him clear focus on the role You have called him to.  May he sense You leading and be quick to follow, and may he be invigorated and refreshed in his spirit as he continues to serve the people of this province.  Bless him and keep Your hand upon him and his family. 

Kash Heed was appointed Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General on June 10, 2009.

Minister Heed was elected MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview in the 2009 general provincial election.

Kash graduated from the B.C. Police Academy in 1979 and has spent the past 30 years serving the public in law enforcement.
Kash began his career as an officer with the Vancouver Police Department where he moved through the ranks of Constable, Detective, Sergeant, Inspector and Superintendent. During this same time, he completed his BA and MA at Simon Fraser University part-time.

While Superintendent in charge of the south part of Vancouver, and as an Inspector in the southeast quadrant of Vancouver he created the Gang Violence Task Force.

Heed was also head of the drug squad, led the Indo-Canadian gang task force and launched the COMPSTAT system, using computer technology to track crime.

In 2007, Kash was appointed Chief of the West Vancouver Police Department.

Kash lives in Richmond with his wife and new daughter.