Dr. Darryl Plecas is now at the front of the BC Legislature caucus.
The MLA for Abbotsford-South has been named to the position of Speaker of the House Friday morning in Victoria.
BREAKING: Abbotsford-South MLA @DarrylPlecas named Speaker of the House in the BC Legislature | #bcpoli #BCLeg pic.twitter.com/4dWqaxmSmO
— My Prince George Now (@mypgnow) September 8, 2017
In a statement, BC Liberals Interim leader Rich Coleman calls the decision disappointing, claiming Plecas showed no interest in running for the position.
My congratulations to @DarrylPlecas on his new position as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. I know you'll do an excellent job.
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) September 8, 2017
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