BC NDP

MLA for Vancouver-West End

Spencer Chandra Herbert was first elected to the BC Legislature in October 2008 as the MLA for Vancouver-Burrard and re-elected to serve as the first MLA for Vancouver-West End in May 2009.

Spencer serves as the NDP Critic for Arts, Culture and Tourism.

As MLA for Vancouver West End Spencer has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of renter's and has been active in his support for residents of the West End who are facing unfair eviction notices and massive rent increases. He has called on the BC government to close loopholes in the Residential Tenancy Act, reinstate full residential tenancy office service in Vancouver, and create a more balanced landlord-tenant relationship.

Spencer has been working tirelessly in his critic portfolio to speak out against the massive cuts in provincial investment for arts, culture and tourism, and in September 2009 was successful in forcing the BC government to restore $20 million in grants to hundreds of charities across the province. Spencer continues to pursue his critic role with passion and is working hard to restore government and societal support for arts, culture and tourism - sectors that are so vital in making BC a rich, diverse and economically successful province.

Spencer served as a Vancouver Park Board Commissioner from 2005-2008 and his achievements include initiating the first of many fundraising drives to restore storm-damaged Stanley Park and helping improve environmental sustainability at parks throughout the city. He was instrumental in the improvements to Nelson Park in the West End, and Emery Barnes Park in Yaletown.

Spencer was the associate producer of the United Nations World Urban Festival, and has worked professionally in the arts and culture industry for many years.  He has been a facilitator and lecturer with Better Environmentally Sound Transportation, Qmunity and the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.

Born and raised in Vancouver, Spencer lives in the West End with his partner Romi, a Community Developer.

Contact Information:

s.chandraherbert.mla@leg.bc.ca 

Constituency Office:
923 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC
V6G 2L9
Phone 604-660-7307