Rick F. G. Kasper (born 1951 or 1952) is a Canadian retired politician, bricklayer, and stonemason who served served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (MLA), represented the riding of Malahat-Juan de Fuca from 1991 to 2001. Initially a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), he later left the party and sat as an Independent in 2000.[1]

Early life and career

Kasper studied at the Pacific Vocational Institute and became a bricklayer. He later became a member of the Capital Regional District board, representing Langford for nine years.

Kasper ran in the 1991 British Columbia general election as a member of the BC NDP in the riding of Malahat-Juan de Fuca.[1] During his time in office he served as parliamentary secretary to several ministers.[2] Kasper was later defeated by Brian Kerr when he ran for reelection as an independent in 2001.[3]

After his time in provincial politics, Kasper served as municipal councillor for Sooke from 2005 to 2008 and was elected again in 2011.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "NDP MLA quits". CBC News. October 9, 2000.
  2. ^ "Mr. Rick Kasper". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
  3. ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, Supplement, 1987–2001" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  4. ^ "Councillor Rick Kasper". District of Sooke. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
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