Dear Lord, we pray today for MLA: Jackie Tegart. We are thankful that she has undertaken serving in our legislature. We pray that You would guide her and that she would continue to love the truth, esteem wisdom and understanding and hold firmly to that which is good. May each of her decisions be for the peace and well being of all in our province. May she enjoy Your protection over herself and her family. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Jackie Tegart was elected as MLA for Fraser-Nicola on May 14, 2013.
She currently serves as a member of the Cabinet Committee on Secure Tomorrow, and the Environment and Land Use Committee.
Prior to being elected as MLA, Jackie served three terms on Ashcroft council. She was a school board member for 17 years, serving as chair for 15 of those years. She is also a former President of the BC School Trustees Association.
Jackie was the facilitator for BC Healthy Communities’ Interior Region, the coordinator for Community Futures, which plays a significant role in entrepreneurial and community development, and was a partner in Painted Ladies Gallery and Gifts.
Jackie was born in Princeton and has lived in Ashcroft for 50 years. She has four children with her late husband, and nine grandchildren.