Lekstrom Says He Won't Run for Job as Party Leader

Monday, November 22, 2010 08:33 AM

Prince George, B.C. -Peace River South MLA BLair Lekstrom has announced he will not seek the leadership of the Liberal Party.

Lekstrom quit the Liberal Caucus 5 months ago saying he had to represent the wishes of his constituents and since they were opposed to the HST he had no choice but to step down.

Lekstrom says he believes he is serving the people of his riding well as an MLA. In a statement released this morning, Lekstrom says his current job allows him to " maintain a quality of life with my family and friends that is second to none."

That makes two possible runners who are out of the race. Last week, Surrey Mayor Diane Watts made it clear she is not in the running.

It is expected Kevin Falcon, George Abbott, Rich Coleman and Mike deJong will make their intentions known this week.

There is still a gret deal of speculation that Carole Taylor is waiting in the wings before making her intentions known.

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Posted on Monday, November 22, 2010 08:33 AM in News by 250 News

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Posted by: He spoke on November 22 2010 8:55 AM

three witches at the Caldron, each taking their turn on the ladle.

Posted by: HD on November 22 2010 8:56 AM

I don't blame him.

So......that's number 2 or 3 saying "no" to the top liberal job.

Who's next? Lol,

Posted by: gus on November 22 2010 11:03 AM

"In a statement released this morning, Lekstrom says his current job allows him to " maintain a quality of life with my family and friends that is second to none."

He is being quite honest, isn't he?

Posted by: univ on November 22 2010 11:10 AM

The Campbell's camp have their grips on the party and they really don't want a change candidate.

Posted by: porter on November 22 2010 2:29 PM

too bad... he could bring some integrity back to the party

Posted by: Honestjoe on November 22 2010 4:33 PM

Yes, too bad Blair Lekstrom has decided not to seek the Liberal leadership. He comes across as a quality human being who believes in the democratic way. I think he could have saved the Liberal Party's fall from grace due to Campbell's lies and activities. What a poor choice we have for political parties in BC at the moment.

Posted by: skeptikl on November 22 2010 7:17 PM

and today's different how, Honestjoe? our party system creates these "dynasties" and by the time a change can be made everybody owes everybody so many favors that they can't be objective or fair or smart.... or honest.