William James Goodacre (August 15, 1951 – January 27, 2019) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Bulkley Valley-Stikine in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1996 until his defeat by Liberal Party candidate Dennis MacKay in the 2001 general election. He was a member of the New Democratic Party.[1][2]
Bill Goodacre | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Bulkley Valley-Stikine | |
| In office 1996–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Pement |
| Succeeded by | Dennis MacKay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1951 Smithers, British Columbia |
| Died | January 27, 2019 (aged 67) Smithers, British Columbia |
| Political party | New Democrat |
He received a degree in economics from the University of British Columbia and worked as a grocer for Goodacre's Stores Ltd. Goodacre was married to Mary Etta Cloud and served on the town council for Smithers, British Columbia.[3] He died on January 27, 2019.[4]
References edit
- ^ Beatty, Jim (May 5, 2001). "Politics 'different' in vast northwest: Just getting around Bulkley Valley-Stikine is a major challenge for candidates", The Vancouver Sun, p. A8.
- ^ "NDP set to decide". The Interior News February 17, 2005: 8.
- ^ "Mr. Bill Goodacre". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-03-07.
- ^ "'He was such a northerner': Remembering Bill Goodacre". CBC News British Columbia, January 30, 2019.
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