The homepage of Gordon Hogg, MLA for Surrey-White Rock serving with Premier Gordon Campbell and the BC Liberal Team.
The Honourable Gordon Hogg was appointed Minister of State for Mining on June 23, 2008, previously serving as Minister of State for ActNow BC and Minister of Children and Family Development.
Gordie was first elected as a BC Liberal MLA in a by-election in 1997 to represent the riding of Surrey-White Rock and was re-elected in 2001 and 2005.
Before his election to the Legislative Assembly, Gordie was a counsellor, probation officer and regional director for corrections.
He received his bachelor of arts in sociology and psychology from the University of British Columbia and his master's degree in psychology from Antioch College.
Gordie served for 20 years on White Rock council, 10 of those as mayor. He was a board member of more than 15 committees and non-profit societies, including the Peace Arch Community Health Council and Peace Arch District Hospital. He has also been a foster parent and Little League coach.
Gordie and LaVerne Hogg live in White Rock and have one son.
