The MHA for Burgeo-La Poile says as one of the longest-serving members of the House of Assembly, he’s decided not to run in the next general election.
Andrew Parsons, who’s held a number of ministerial portfolios, told reporters yesterday that the decision was a personal one, and after serving the people of the district for the last 13 years, he decided it was time to move on to other things.
“It felt like it was the right thing to do for my family and I. I want to go check something else out, I’m still young—contrary to what my kids tell me every day—but it’s a chance to do something else. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.”
He reiterates that he has confidence in the Premier and the Liberal government and his decision is not a political one.
He says the timing was based solely on allowing those interested in running the next time around to step up.
Parsons will stay on as MHA until the next election is called and will stay on in cabinet as long as the premier will have him there.