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February 1, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Comments: (2)
I may be running in the Edmonton Meadowlark riding, but I would also tell all Albertans as I am one as well. I may be one vote and one voice in government, but I will be seeking for the support of every constituent of Edmonton Meadowlark as well as all Albertans to be united in support of my one vote. That your typical "Politicians" will realize that my one vote carries not only the support but the majority voice of all Albertans. That in this "Politicians" will know that opposition to the voice of the people will not go unnoticed next election time, and I will be sure to remind all Albertans how their riding candidate represented them.
In answer to your obvious question, Yes I plan to be one very LOUD Voice with 32,000 constituents and a majority of Albertans ( 2,252,104 eligible voters in the province of Alberta As of Nov 2006) in support of my vote on every issue.
Richard Guyon
Edmonton - Meadowlark
Wildrose Alliance Party of Alberta
www.wtcim.net/vote.htm Vote as an informed constituent
Posted February 28, 2008 04:21 PM
As we all know, Alberta is in dire need of some political change. After 37 years of Conservative rule, most are ready to give a different party a chance at governing but do not necessarily feel there is a credible alternative.
As the NDP candidate for Meadowlark, I would like to ensure you there is a place for your vote. The New Democratic caucus may be small and underfunded, however - perhaps exactly because of this - the party is filled with incredible candidates who are willing to stand up for what they believe in, even if winning is far from guaranteed. Looking through the list of all our 83 candidates you will find average folks such as teachers, community activists, farmers and more. All, like most voters, have been severely affected by the rapid increase of living costs in Alberta.
While my opponents have done great things for our community and are wonderful people on a personal level, their wandering party affiliations are symptomatic of both the Conservative and Liberal parties in this province and can't be relied on to bring the necessary change. Mrs Cavaliere used to be a member of the PCs and Mr Sherman a Liberal; a story repeated in many ridings across the province between these two parties.
Without dragging this post on for too long I would like to list the NDP's four priorities, all of which are also personal priorities for me:
1) Making life affordable (ie: rent controls, not cancelling energy rebates like the Liberals would, etc)
2) Getting full value for our resources
3) Creating a Green Energy Fund to pay for renewable energy and reduction in green house gases
4) Getting big money of out politics and renewing our democracy.
I would love to elaborate on each of those and other points as well, but I'm running out of space. Feel free to check my website (www.albertandp.ca/pascalryffel) for more information.
Good luck with making your choice come March 3rd!
Pascal Ryffel
Alberta NDP candidate
Edmonton-Meadowlark
Posted February 21, 2008 12:11 PM