The race to become the new leader of the B.C. Conservatives will not include Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Kiel Giddens.
Giddens posted on social media on Thursday the decision not to run was mainly due to focusing on his family.
He added there are encouraging signs regarding the number of people stepping and showing interest in leading the party.
Giddens would like to see the next leader understand that Northern BC matters and the wealth generated is critical the region’s economic future.
Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford was named interim party leader following the removal of John Rustad.
Rustad will remain on as the Nechako-Lakes MLA.
Newly elected Island Conservative representative Aaron Gunn is considering a run for the top job as is former grocery executive Darrell Jones.
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