Provincial Government
We are governed by the BC Liberal party with the New Democratic Party of BC as official opposition. In a May 2009 referendum, 60% of local voters opposed the STV (Single Transferrable Vote).
Government Agent’s Office
102-5710 Teredo Street, Sechelt - 604-885
-5187
A variety of services are available at the Government Agent’s office, including property tax and other Provincial bill payments; fish and wildlife license sales; Medical Services Plan (MSP) registration and payments; land title, company registration and lien searches; mobile home registration; pesticide license exams; boater safety courses and materials; navigable waters information; mining recorder information; and computer access to Provincial Government websites.
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Nicholas Simons’ constituency office - 604-741-0792
Nicholas Simons, our MLA and representative at the British Columbia Provincial Government level, was elected for his second term in May, 2009, running for the New Democratic Party. He represents the electoral area of Powell River-Sunshine Coast and serves as Opposition Critic for Human Rights, Multiculturalism and Immigration.
Previously employed by the Sechelt Indian Band, Simons spent over 15 years working in the areas of health, justice, social services and child welfare. He worked as a child-protection social worker and consultant in law reform, child welfare, legal education and crime prevention. He lectured in Criminology and taught child-protection social work for aboriginal communities.
Simons is also a cello teacher and performer, former-President of the Sunshine Coast Arts Council and former Sechelt Minor Softball coach. He lives with his partner in Sechelt.
Offsite link: Nicholas Simons MLA.
Election Results - May 12/09, Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding:
- Nicholas Simons, NDP, 12,293 votes
- Dawn Miller, Liberal, 7,265
- Jeff Chilton, Green, 1,287
- Allen McIntyre, BC Refederation, 236
Premier
Premier’s office - 250-387
-1715
With the resignation of Gordon Campbell Nov. 3, 2010, we technically don’t have a premier in British Columbia. A BC Liberal Party leadership convention will see someone put in the position, interm until the 2013 election.
Gordon Campbell of the BC Liberal Party was the 34th Premier or leader of the provincial government, elected for his third term in May, 2009 after serving since 2001, when he was elected with the largest majority in BC history.
Mr. Campbell served three terms as mayor of Vancouver, from 1986 to 1993. He and his wife of 34 years, Nancy (principal of Howe Sound Secondary in Squamish), have two adult sons, Geoffrey and Nicholas. They own recreational property near Pender Harbour.
Mr. Campbell has a BA (English) from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, an MBA from Simon Fraser University and an impaired driving record in Hawaii.
Offsite link: Premier.
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