Marvin Hunt
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Marvin Hunt (born September 6, 1951) is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2013 provincial election for the Surrey-Panorama riding.[2] He was re-elected in the district of Surrey-Cloverdale in the 2017 provincial election as a member of the British Columbia Liberal Party. He was defeated in the 2020 provincial election. He was also defeated as a Social Credit Party candidate in the 1986 provincial election in the riding of Surrey-Guildford-Whalley. In government, he served as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. He also served as the Official Opposition critic for Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
Marvin Hunt | |
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Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Cloverdale | |
In office May 9, 2017 – September 21, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Stephanie Cadieux |
Succeeded by | Mike Starchuk |
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Panorama | |
In office May 14, 2013 – May 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Stephanie Cadieux |
Succeeded by | Jinny Sims |
Surrey City Councillor | |
In office 1988–2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1951 or 1952 (age 72–73)[1] |
Political party | Liberal |
Other political affiliations | Surrey First |
Spouse | Ruth |
Children | 6
Angelina, David, Mark, Alicia, Josh 1 other |
Prior to his election to the legislature, Hunt was a longtime member of Surrey City Council. He was first elected as a city councillor in 1988. In 2011, Hunt joined Surrey First, headed by mayor Dianne Watts.[3]