Shane was first elected to represent Vancouver Hastings in the May 2005 provincial election. Born and raised in East Vancouver, Shane has been active in the community for over 30 years.
As critic for Housing and Social Development, Shane is looking forward to engaging British Columbians in a meaningful discussion about the critical inadequacies of our current housing and social development policies, and how they can be improved.
In his professional career, Shane has worked as the Director of Policy and Communications for Smart Growth BC, Chair of the Vancouver City Planning Commission, Instructor in the Community Economic Development program at Simon Fraser University, Executive Director of the Worker Ownership Resource Center, Legislative Coordinator for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, coordinator and fundraiser for the Ray Cam Cooperative Center, executive assistant to former Vancouver East MP Margaret Mitchell, and as a self-employed consultant on business and economic development for labour, co-operative and non-profit groups.
As a founding member of the Hastings Park Restoration Society, Shane has been active in supporting the greening of Hastings Park, including the creation of a world class urban bird sanctuary which recently welcomed its 100th bird species. In 2001 Shane and his neighbours were successful in preventing a concrete plant from being built adjacent to beautiful New Brighton Park - one of East Vancouver's few green spaces, home to various sea and wildlife.
Shane was the recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal for his contribution to community in 2002. In 1992, he was awarded the Governor General's 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal for Community Service.
Shane lives in the Burrardview neighbourhood of Vancouver-Hastings, with his partner Cate and his daughter, Shayla.
