Fourth B.C. New Democrat MLA announces she won't be running in 2013 election
September 17, 2012 - 3:30 PM
VICTORIA - A fourth B.C. New Democrat has announced plans to not run in next year's provincial election.
Coquitlam-Malliardville MLA Diane Thorne was first elected in 2005.
NDP Leader Adrian Dix thanked the former Coquitlam councillor for her many years of public service, saying she is a passionate advocate for social services and improving people's lives.
Other New Democrats not seeking re-election next May are MLAs Dawn Black, Michael Sather and Gary Coons.
So far, 14 members of Premier Christy Clark's Liberal caucus have announced they won't be running in 2013.
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