Marvin Hunt

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.

Preceded byStephanie Cadieux

Succeeded byMike Starchuk

Preceded byStephanie Cadieux

Succeeded byJinny Sims

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Marvin Hunt MLA
British Columbia MLA Marvin Hunt speaking at a BC Liberal podium in 2016
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 73–74)[1]
Party	Liberal
Other political affiliations	Surrey First
Spouse	Ruth
Children	6 Angelina, David, Mark, Alicia, Josh 1 other

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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]