Heavenly Father, we pray for MLA Mable Elmore. Thank you for the way her heart reflects your heart for the marginalized. May she be strong as she stands up for the rights of the people she serves. We pray for wisdom and insight, and at the same time, new strength and vitality as she serves. Protect her and watch over her. In Jesus’ name, amen!
Mable Elmore was first elected MLA for Vancouver-Kensington in 2009, when she made history by becoming the first MLA of Filipino heritage. Mable was re-elected in 2013, 2017 and again in 2020. She is the Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors Services and Long Term Care. Mable is passionate about building community engagement and connecting people around issues that matter to them. Mable has been an active member in the peace movement, and has worked on a wide range of immigrant, social justice, and workers’ rights issues. Prior to her election as MLA, Mable worked as a transit operator for 10 years. Over that time she played an active role within her union – Canadian Auto Workers Local 111 – and led successful campaigns as a transit advocate. Mable attended the University of British Columbia and has resided in Vancouver for the past 20 years.