Spruce Grove-St. Albert MLA Doug Horner announced Thursday that after 14 years in public office, he was leaving provincial politics.
In a post on his Facebook page, Horner said it was time to start a new chapter in his life.
He was first elected in 2001, and served not only as MLA, but as Deputy Premier, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, President of Treasury Board and Minister of Finance and senior advisor to the premier.
“Alongside my legislature colleagues, and under the leadership of five premiers, I have seen our great province make tremendous strides, overcome unparalleled challenges and benefit from unprecedented growth.”
Horner went on to say: “I look forward to undertaking new endeavors, returning to the private sector where I began my career years ago.”
Horner’s resignation is effective January 31.
