Members

MLA: Gary Coons North Coast Elected: 2005, 2009 NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

E-mail: gary.coons.mla@leg.bc.ca
Office: Room 201 Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4		Constituency: 818 3rd Avenue W Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1M6
Phone:	250 387-3655	Phone:	250 624-7734
Fax:	250 387-4680	Fax:	250 624-7737
		Toll Free:	1 866 624-7734

Gary Coons was re-elected as the MLA for the North Coast on May 12, 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature on May 17, 2005.

Gary serves as opposition critic for B.C. Ferries and Coastal Communities.

During his first term Gary served on the Special Committee for Sustainable Aquaculture and the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs. He currently is a member of the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations.

Before entering politics Gary was an educator in the Prince Rupert School District for 27 years. He taught Mathematics/Special Education. It was during his time as a teacher and union activist that Gary first start down the path to political involvement.

An avid sportsman, Gary enjoys coaching, playing racquet sports and taking advantage of the many outdoor activities that the north coast has to offer.

Gary is married to Lois Elliot and together they have two daughters, Breton and Hannah.