Local MLAs to host BC finance critic in tri-city visit
In preparation for the upcoming provincial budget, opposition Finance Critic Mike Farnworth will be visiting the Kootenays, meeting with local governments, industry leaders and small business owners on Feb. 6 and 7.
Farnworth, the MLA for Port Coquitlam, has held the post of Finance critic since 2011, and will be responsible for responding in the Legislature to the BC Liberal government budget which will be presented on Feb. 18.
While in the area, Farnworth will be attending events in Nelson, Castlegar and Trail, hosted by MLAs Katrine Conroy and Michelle Mungall.