Mark MacDonald is the Conservative Party of B.C. candidate in Nanaimo-Gabriola Island.
MacDonald has worked in publishing and communications for more than 20 years. He and his wife own Communication Ink Media & Public Relations Ltd., and he is president of the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.
His biography on the party’s website highlights his past leadership of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, which was named BC Chamber of the Year in 2003.
“Mark has long been a leader in his community. As President of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, he guided his team to be named BC Chamber of the Year in 2003,” his bio on the website says.
MacDonald is also an author, having written a book about small business ownership, and has contributed columns on business, economic and political issues.
“Mark will bring that same practical, results-focused approach to Victoria, working to grow the local economy, support small business and deliver for the people of Nanaimo-Gabriola Island,” the bio says.
Vista Radio was unable to connect with MacDonald for an interview before publishing this candidate profile.
General voting day is Oct. 24.
