Image: Sue Attrill Knott, BC United Candidate via Facebook / Chilliwack constituents have the opportunity to get to know former four-term Chilliwack councillor turned BC United MLA candidate Sue Attrill Knott over coffee in Garrison next week. Attrill Knott, who was acclaimed in February 2024 as the B.C. United candidate for the newly named Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding in this fall's provincial election, invites the community to join her for coffee on Saturday morning, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the newly renovated District Bar Restaurant, 45555 Market Way, in Garrison Village.
BC United's Sue Attrill Knott

Chilliwack-Cultus Lake MLA candidate Attrill Knott to host meet and greet next week at newly renovated Garrison restaurant

Jun 5, 2024 | 3:30 PM

CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack constituents have the opportunity to get to know former four-term Chilliwack councillor turned BC United MLA candidate Sue Attrill Knott over coffee in Garrison next week.

Attrill Knott, who was acclaimed in February 2024 as the B.C. United candidate for the newly named Chilliwack-Cultus Lake riding in this fall’s provincial election, invites the community to join her for coffee on Saturday morning, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the newly renovated District Bar Restaurant, 45555 Market Way, in Garrison Village.

“Come sip with Sue and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have,” an event description on Attrill Knott’s Facebook page stated.

According to a bio on the B.C. United website, Attrill Knott, the executive director of Chilliwack Hospice Society, carries an impressive slate of business experience spanning four decades in the business world. She began her career at B.C. Telephone and attained the role of senior manager before retiring in 2004. She transitioned seamlessly to the Chilliwack Chamber where she served as its CEO for several productive years.

After her time at the Chilliwack Chamber, she set her sights on public service and was elected to Chilliwack council in 2008, getting reelected three times until she stepped down in 2022. She has overseen Chilliwack Hospice Society as its executive director for the past seven years.

Attrill Knott has an extensive record of volunteerism, serving on the boards of the Chilliwack Cultural Centre Society and the Chilliwack Agricultural Commission. She is a past president of the Chilliwack Mount Cheam Rotary Club and continues to serve as an active member of the Soroptimist Club of Chilliwack.

She is married to husband Norm Knott and has grown daughters, Melody and Haley.

“I am honoured to have the opportunity to represent Chilliwack-Cultus Lake and to continue serving the community that I deeply care about,” Attrill Knott said. “I am committed to working tirelessly to address the issues that matter most to our residents and to build a brighter future for all.”

Attrill Knott will be looking to unseat incumbent MLA Kelli Paddon, who was elected in October 2020 to represent Chilliwack-Kent. Paddon garnered 8,268 votes, or 36.42 percent of the vote tally, ahead of former MLA Laurie Throness, who received 6,964 votes, or 30.68 per cent of the vote. Current Chilliwack Councillor Jason Lum received 5,370 votes (23.6 per cent) as an independent candidate. The Green Party candidate received 8 per cent of the vote, followed by Eli Gagne of the Libertarian Party (1.2 per cent).