The Courtenay-Comox BCNDP Constituency Association welcomed new MLA, Ronna-Rae Leonard, to its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, July 9.

Long time member and outgoing president, Rick Dobson, stated, 鈥淭his is the first time I have seen a sitting MLA on our executive, and we are excited about what the future holds鈥�.

鈥淚 am happy to be back in the community with my supporters who worked tremendously hard during this election鈥�, said Leonard. 鈥淲e went from 鈥淐loud 9鈥� to 鈥淟ucky 13鈥� to a landslide of 189 votes! Never doubt for a moment whether your vote counts!鈥�

Leonard shared with the membership her experiences thus far in Victoria and told her audience that there was considerable excitement about the NDP鈥檚 鈥済ood faith and no surprises鈥� agreement with the Green Party.

The BC NDP鈥檚 commitment now is to build a better BC that works for everyone - in terms of affordability, services people can count on, and good jobs within a sustainable environment, she said.

The membership also elected a new executive, including five new members from the community.

For more information on the Courtenay-Comox BCNDP Constituency Association visit: http://www.comoxvalleyndp.com