Pete Davis (politician)
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Pete Davis | |
|---|---|
 Davis in 2025 | |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Kootenay-Rockies | |
| Assumed office October 19, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Shypitka |
| Personal details | |
| Party | BC Conservative |
Pete Davis MLA is a Canadian politician who has served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA) representing the electoral district of Kootenay-Rockies since 2024. He is a member of the Conservative Party.[1]
Davis is originally from Revelstoke and was raised by a single mother in Cranbrook. He has been married to his wife, Heather, since 2002, and together they have four children.[2] Davis considers himself an avid outdoorsmen and has strong ties to the camping, boating, and motorcycle communities.[2]
Davis is an experienced business professional who has cultivated relationships with stakeholders from sectors including logging, forestry, automotive, heavy equipment, and mining across the Elk Valley and East Kootenays.[2] Prior to becoming an elected official, Davis was involved in federal politics for 7 years working with the Kootenay-Columbia Conservative Electoral District Association.[3]
Political career
On March 25, 2024, Davis was nominated as the Conservative Party of BC's candidate for the riding of Kootenay-Rockies.[4] He went on to win the election, defeating incumbent MLA Tom Shypitka with 42.7% of the vote.[5] He currently serves in the official opposition shadow cabinet as the Critic for Mining.[6]
