Pictured is John Slater at Yellow Lake Hwy 3A

MLA John Slater will sit as an independent member as he says the Liberal Party refused to give him the nomination or allow a meeting.

Slater says he has not made up his mind as to whether he will run in the May election. He told Canadian Press: “Basically, they are saying I can’t win the riding, so they’ll get somebody who can.

BC Liberal Party statement on John Slater’s candidacy in Boundary

President Sharon White has confirmed that MLA John Slater will not be the BC Liberal candidate in Boundary-Similkameen for the 2013 election.

“John Slater has made significant contributions to his community in both private and public life.

“Last month, John informed colleagues that he would not seek re-election.  Over the past week, he has reconsidered his decision and sought to be nominated as the BC Liberal candidate.

“Mr. Slater’s candidacy is not being approved due to personal issues that, in our view, impact his ability to represent the Party.

“The Party sought a cooperative solution through discussions with John.  This is not a decision taken lightly and is fully considered.”