John Slater (Canadian politician)

John Slater
MLA for Boundary-Similkameen
In office
2009–2013
Preceded by first member
Succeeded by Linda Larson
Personal details
Born Kelowna, British Columbia
Political party BC Liberals
Residence Osoyoos, British Columbia

John Slater is a Canadian politician, who was elected as a BC Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2009 provincial election, representing the riding of Boundary-Similkameen.[1]

On January 14, 2013, Slater quit the BC Liberals after losing the nomination as the party's candidate in the 2013 election. Although he did plan to run as an independent,[2] he withdrew his candidacy shortly afterward.[3]

Prior to his election to the legislature, he was mayor of Osoyoos.

References

  1. Hunter, Justine (16 August 2010). "B.C. elections chief under fire for delayed ruling on anti-HST petition - The Globe and Mail". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 27 March 2011.
  2. "B.C. Liberal MLA quits to run as independent". CBC News. 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
  3. "Boundary-Similkameen candidates step down". CBC News. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-03-07.