Heavenly Father, your word says we must pray “firstly for those in authority and in responsible positions…” We raise before you MLA Mable Elmore, and we thank you for her years of service for Vancouver – Kensington since 2009, may you continue to bless Mable with the wisdom to serve as Parliamentary Secretary for seniors and long term care. Father, you honour the passions of someone’s heart so please fulfil Mable’s desires. Bless her family as well. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Mable Elmore was first elected MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 2009, when she made history by becoming the first MLA of Filipino heritage. Mable was re-elected in 2013, 2017 and again in 2020. She is the Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services and Long Term Care. Mable is passionate about building community engagement and connecting people around issues that matter to them. Mable has been an active member in the peace movement, and has worked on a wide range of immigrant, social justice, and workers’ rights issues. Prior to her election as MLA, Mable worked as a transit operator for 10 years. Over that time she played an active role within her union – Canadian Auto Workers Local 111 – and led successful campaigns as a transit advocate. Mable attended the University of British Columbia and has resided in Vancouver for the past 20 years.