Arthur Mitchell - Leader of the Official Opposition
MLA - Copperbelt
Liberal Party
Arthur Mitchell became Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party in June 2005. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly in a by-election held November 21, 2005 and re-elected in the general election of October 10, 2006.
In addition to being party leader, Mr. Mitchell is also caucus critic for the Executive Council Office and the Department of Finance. He shares critic responsibilities for the Department of Health and Social Services with Eric Fairclough.
Prior to entering public life Mitchell owned the Atlin General Store for 26 years and has worked as the Executive Director of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, as a business consultant, realtor and property developer. Mr. Mitchell was a co-founder of Waterfront Place Developments and also served on the Board of Directors for Northern Vision Devlopment prior to being elected. He is the former Alternate Chair of the Yukon Workers' Compensation Health & Safety Board and has also served as a board member and Finance Committee member of the Yukon Arts Centre Board. Mr. Mitchell served for several years at the City of Whitehorse's Parks and Recreation Committee, including a year as chair.
Mr. Mitchell volunteered for seven years for the Food for Learning Breakfast Program and is a former member of the Elijah Smith Elementary School Council.
Prior to moving to Whitehorse, Mr. Mitchell and his family lived in Atlin, B.C. for 20 years. In Atlin, Mr. Mitchell was a founding member of the Atlin Area Planning Commission, served several terms on the Atlin Local Improvement District, including a term as the Chair, was active in the Atlin District Board of Trade, including serving as President, and in the Atlin Visitors' Association. He also served for 20 years in the Atlin Volunteer Fire Dept., in several capacities including as Fire Chief.
Mr. Mitchell enjoyed flying his own plane for many years, as a licensed private pilot with a float endorsement.
Mr. Mitchell lives in the Copperbelt riding with his wife Nancy. They have two adult children, Rachel and Josh, and one grandchild.
