David Williams

David Williams is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia in the 2024 British Columbia general election. He represents the electoral district of Salmon Arm-Shuswap as a member of the Conservative Party of British Columbia.

Early life and career Williams is a long-time Shuswap resident, and currently resides there with his wife, children and grandchildren.

He began his career working in the HVAC industry in roles from commercial project management to small business ownership. He then shifted to work in residential and commercial real estate. His experiences and education then led him to roles with the BC Assessment Authority and to work as a regional appraiser with the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Authority.

Williams has also been an active member of his community, coaching minor soccer and baseball and being involved in administrative roles on local sports associations. He went on to win his riding and a seat in the Legislative Assembly of BC with 52.1% of the vote. He celebrated his win with his team and supporters at the Royal Canadian Legion in Salmon Arm.

He currently serves in the official opposition's shadow cabinet as the Critic for BC Hydro and Electricity Self-Sufficiency. His policy priorities include government transparency, fair taxation, supporting small businesses, and justice reform.

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