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Premier John Horgan bumps elbows with Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu during a visit to the Vernon constituency office. (Submitted photo/Harwinder Sandhu/MLA)
'puts people first'

Vernon’s MLA says Horgan has ‘led with his heart’ as premier

Jun 29, 2022 | 1:00 PM

The MLA for Vernon-Monashee says working with John Horgan the past two years has been an honour.

Harwinder Sandhu says the premier and NDP leader has built “the most diverse team of MLAs in B.C. history,” which she says represents the people.

“Throughout his time as premier, John Horgan has faced incredible challenges but has always put people first. John’s legacy is remarkable. B.C.’s strong economy and low unemployment rate are proof that John has created a province where everyone has fair and equal opportunities,” Sandhu said in a statement to Vernon Matters.

Horgan, 62, announced Tuesday he will be stepping down as premier and not seeking re-election, with the party to chose a new leader this fall.

Sandhu points to ending MSP fees, building record numbers of new affordable homes, and getting big money out of politics as ways Horgan has helped residents in his five years as the province’s leader.

“And despite a pandemic, fires, floods, and even cancer, John has risen above. He has led with his heart and served with passion,” Sandhu remarked.

(Harwinder Sanshu/Twitter)

Sandhu was elected in her riding in November 2020, the first NDP candidate to win the riding in 36 years.

She finished 424 votes ahead of three-term Liberal incumbent Eric Foster.

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