We thank you Lord for Courtenay-Comox Ronna-Rae Leonard and her dedication to her electoral district and the province. Thank you for the experience you have given her in her local community. We ask for your wisdom and guidance in all areas of her work. Provide her with all the necessary resources needed to carry out her duties. Protect Ms. Leonard and her family as they go about their daily activities this winter. In the Name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
Ronna-Rae Leonard was elected as the MLA for Courtenay-Comox in 2017. She has lived in the Comox Valley for over 25 years, has strong connections to her community, and has been a dedicated advocate for families, seniors and the environment throughout her career.
From 2005 until 2014, Ronna-Rae was a Courtenay councillor. During her time in municipal politics, Ronna-Rae organized and led the Comox Valley Cycling Task Force and the Housing Task Force. Prior to her work as a councillor, Ronna-Rae was involved with environmental and community organizations. She was elected as a Trustee of the Sandwick Water Improvement District and worked as an environmental researcher, educator and project manager. Ronna-Rae also co-chaired the local chapter of Canadian Parents for French for a number of years. She and her husband, Ron Eby, raised their two children in the Comox Valley, and continue to live there today.