Members

MLA: Corky Evans Nelson-Creston Elected: 1991, 1996, 2005 NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

E-mail: corky.evans.mla@leg.bc.ca
Office: Room 201 Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Phone: 250 387-3655 Fax: 250 387-4680	Constituency: 204-402 Baker St Nelson, BC V1L 4H8 Phone: 250 354-5944 Fax: 250 354-5937

Corky Evans was elected as the MLA for Nelson Creston in 1991, and was re-elected in 1996. He was once again elected to represent his constituents on May 17, 2005.

Corky serves as Opposition Critic for Agriculture and Lands.

Corky has served his community in a number of capacities, including as an elected representative to the Central Kootenay Regional District where he served three successive terms as a director and a member of the hospital board.

Corky has ten years experience as an MLA, during which time he served in many cabinet portfolios, including Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries.

Corky has been responsible for many local and provincial initiatives, including the creation of the Columbia Basin Trust, and the BC Sharing charitable food program that facilitated the purchase of BC agricultural products for use by poor people.

Most recently Corky worked as Executive Director of a Nakusp Community Services Society.

Corky has lived in Winlaw for over thirty years.