We blazed a trail: BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau steps down [Video]

Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party, announced on Tuesday that she is stepping down from the position.

“My reason for running in the 2017 provincial election was clear. To ensure that community input and environmental well-being were part of land use, decision-making in this province,” Furstenau said at a press conference.

“As the first Green caucus in Canada, we blazed a trail. Our team was part of significant change banning big money in politics, lobbying reform and greater transparency.”

In last year’s election, Furstenau was competing in her new riding of Victoria-Beacon Hill against incumbent NDP candidate Grace Lore, who served as minister of children and family development in the last provincial cabinet.

Although she led early in the night, Furstenau ultimately lost to Lore by 13 points.

Furstenau leaves behind a long legacy in politics. She is one of only five BC Green Party members who have been elected in the province.

Rob Botterell …