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Premier John Horgan released the following statement about the resignation of Christy Clark as Leader of the Official Opposition and MLA for Kelowna West, effective Aug. 4, 2017:
“Today we thank Christy Clark for her service to British Columbia.
“We take up the call of public service because we want to make this province a better place. While we represented two different political parties, Ms. Clark and I are united in the belief that, working together, we can build a better future for British Columbia and the people who call this place home.
“As an MLA and as Premier, Ms. Clark fought passionately for what she believed in. I know she will take that passion and energy to her next opportunity. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
I want to thank @christyclarkbc for her many years of service on behalf of British Columbians. I wish her and her family the very best. 1/2
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) July 28, 2017
While we represented 2 different parties, we are united in our belief that our job is to work every day to build a better province. 2/2
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) July 28, 2017
“I want to thank Christy Clark for her years of service to British Columbians, both as an MLA and as Leader of the BC Liberals,” said Andrew Weaver, Green Party leader. “She has been a fierce advocate for British Columbia, here at home and around the world.
“A highlight of my time in the Legislature was working directly with Christy Clark to implement for B.C.’s post-secondary institutions. Her leadership and willingness to work across party lines on this vital issue has made universities and colleges across this province safer for our students – and for this I am grateful.
“This experience illustrated what we can achieve when members of this house work together. I wish Christy Clark well in her future pursuits and look forward to developing a productive relationship with the next Leader of the BC Liberal Party.”
#ChristyClark was never much interested in policy…all about politics and keeping power out of the hands of the dreaded NDP #bcpoli
— Rod Mickleburgh (@rodmickleburgh) July 28, 2017
#ChristyClark will be greatly missed by foreign investors, NeoCons and @GlobalBC. The rest of us are having a great day.#bcpoli #cdnpoli
— ЦПIFY (@46nd2) July 28, 2017
What? I go outside 2work in yard &next thing I no #ChristyClark has resigned. If I’d known how easy it was wud hav done it earlier. #bcpoli
— Alan Forseth (@AlanForseth) July 28, 2017
