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. Prior to his start in politics, Williams worked as a loss control specialist and residential appraiser in the insurance industry providing appraisal reports for high-value properties and farms across the Shuswap-Okanagan region.
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 has also served as a board director for the Kelowna Metis Community Services Society, chaired the CSRD Board of Variance, and has held a government-appointed position on the Salmon Arm Property Assessment Review Panel.
Political career
In November 2023, Williams was nominated as the Conservative Party of BC' s candidate for Salmon Arm-Shuswap. 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.
Electoral record
References
See also
- 43rd Parliament of British Columbia
