Citizens' Assembly Member Profile

DOUGLAS WALLER and his wife celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary this year with their three children, ages eight, 14 and 17. Born in Vancouver, he has lived all his life in B.C. and currently resides in Prince George. Douglas teaches junior high school mathematics and environmental education. Douglas' community involvements include being an announcer and public relations person for WESCAR, a late model stock car association, and race announcer for the Prince George Auto Racers Association. Douglas was also president for seven years of the Prince George Radio-Controlled Car Club. He is a former member of the Kinsmen's Club of Prince George and a former member of the Elizabeth Fry Society. His hobbies include flying radio-controlled airplanes, fishing and bird hunting. Douglas is interested in the Assembly because of the impact it could have on his students' future. These students will be able to vote in 2009 when the Assembly's recommendation - if a change is recommended - will be implemented.