Doug Symons

Douglas Symons is a former Canadian politician who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of British Columbia from 1991 to 2001, representing the riding of Richmond Centre. As part of the British Columbia Liberal Party caucus, he served as the Official Opposition Critic for Transportation and Highways, BC Transit and BC Ferries.^[2]

Doug Symons
Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Richmond Centre
In office October 17, 1991 – May 16, 2001
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	Greg Halsey-Brandt
Personal details
Born	Douglas Symons Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada[1]
Political party	BC Liberal
Spouse	Marge Symons
Residence(s)	Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Alma mater	University of British Columbia
Occupation	teacher

Symons was educated at the University of British Columbia, receiving a B.Ed. in 1961.^[3] Before entering politics, he taught school for 29 years.^[2] Running as a BC Liberal candidate, he was first elected MLA for Richmond Centre in the 1991 provincial election, and was re-elected in that riding in 1996.^[4] He declined to seek re-election in 2001.^[5][6]