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38th Parliament Members
at dissolution on April 14, 2009

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MLA: Chuck Puchmayr

New Westminster


Elected: 2005

NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Chuck Puchmayr was elected as the MLA for New Westminster on May 17, 2005.

Chuck serves as Opposition Critic for Labour.

Chuck is a long-time New Westminster resident who has proudly served his community on City Council since 1996.

He is also a past Director of Westminster Legal Services Society, and was a founding organizer of the New Westminster Food Bank and Unemployment Action Centre. He was a founding executive member of the Kelvin Neighbourhood Residents Association.

Chuck coached minor hockey and lacrosse, and brought Jr. B Lacrosse back to New Westminster.

Together, he and his partner, Amber, have four adult children. Chuck is also a proud grandfather.