Former MLA talks becoming lobbyist for forestry and First Nations after 20 years in politics

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Energeticcity.ca FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — When he lost his Peace River North MLA seat in the 2024 provincial election, Dan Davies joked the biggest challenge was “taking down the campaign signs.” Speaking to Energeticcity.ca about his pursuits outside of politics after 20 years in the field, Davies said he has focused his energy working with Doig River First Nation (DRFN) and forestry companies as a lobbyist. Davies, the former Peace River North MLA, took the defeat in stride and said although he was optimistic, he knew there was a chance he could lose. “I’m a realist,” said Davies, speaking to Energeticcity.ca. “I know there are winners and losers. I ran for the [federal] Conservative nomination against Bob Zimmer in 2011 and lost….

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