Today we rise and pray for a special blessing to be upon MLA Linda Reid. We ask for protection, strength and a discerning spirit to be upon her. Guide her in each decision Lord. We pray for health and healing in her family – we ask this in Jesus name.
Linda Reid was elected MLA for Richmond South Centre in 2017. The longest-serving MLA in the current parliament, Linda has been elected to represent Richmond seven consecutive times since 1991 and is the longest serving woman in B.C. history. Linda currently serves as Assistant Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and sits on the Select Standing Committee on Education. Linda served as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from June 2013 until June 2017 and was the Chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians from 2014 to 2017. She also served as Minister of Advanced Education. Linda and her husband Sheldon live in Richmond with their children Olivia and Will.