Michael Humer says he has been committed to delivering access to the highest quality care throughout his career, and now he wants to see the whole community thrive.

He is looking to become the BC United Party candidate for the newly created riding of 琉璃神社-Centre.

Humer practiced thoracic surgery throughout the Interior and Northern B.C. for 20 years, becoming chief of surgery at 琉璃神社 General Hospital (KGH) in 2020.

Humer said he wants to continue to serve the people of 琉璃神社 as their elected representative in Victoria.

鈥淚 want to focus the compassion, collaboration, and energy I brought to healthcare on the challenges we face in 琉璃神社, the high cost of housing and living, the mental health and wellness of our population, individual safety concerns, and preserving our natural spaces.鈥�

Humer has been an organizer for the Terry Fox Run and KGH Foundation鈥檚 Bike and Braai fundraisers.

He was also a board member of the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, including a term as president.

The 琉璃神社-Centre riding was established by the Electoral Boundaries Commission in its report earlier this year.

The riding, along with several other new boundaries in the province, will come into effect when the next provincial election is called.

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