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Edmonton, Former Wildrose MLA-turned Tory Rob Anderson will not be running in the next provincial election.
Anderson used social media late Monday night to make the announcement, tweeting a link to his Facebook page where he posted a letter explaining his decision.
The Airdrie MLA was among eight Wildrose legislators who followed their leader Danielle Smith across the floor to join Premier Jim Prentice’s Progressive Conservative government last month.
Anderson said he stands by his decision to join the Tories, arguing that Prentice is the right leader for the province.
“It has been a long journey to get here — with some necessary and unexpected turns along the way — and I feel I have made an important contribution towards the current Alberta government’s fiscally conservative platform and solid commitment to high ethics and integrity,” said Anderson in his Facebook post.
Anderson, who previously worked as a corporate lawyer, said he looks forward to his remaining time as an MLA before he returns to the private sector.
Anderson started out as a Tory MLA but crossed the floor to the Wildrose Party almost five years ago.
