CALLING ALL LIBERALS ‘STAT’: WANT TO RUN AGAINST SMITH OR AITCHISON?

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA (Jan. 29) — A provincial election call today has local Liberals running late, but still looking for a candidate to challenge MPP Graydon Smith in four weeks.

“The greatest concern right now is finding candidates for the upcoming elections,” says Bill Condy, the Parry Sound-Muskoka federal party chair.

“The most pressing right now is the provincial election.

“Unfortunately this is a stat situation.”

He says the Ontario Liberal Party is working to finalize its slate of candidates ahead of a provincial election. Leadership is seeking a local candidate who can carry the party’s banner and present a strong contrast to Doug Ford’s team.

Election Day is February 27.

Yesterday Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie launched her campaign in Barrie — wearing a white ball cap with red lettering that read ‘Reak Leaders Fix Healthcare.’

Meanwhile, as the likelihood of a national election later this year following the Feb. 9 federal Liberal seems certain, Condy says the new board of the Parry Sound-Muskoka Federal Liberal Association is “up and running.”

And they, too, are looking for someone to take on MP Scott Aitchison.

Condy says: “The Liberals have a team available to support and mentor the person we put forward as a candidate.”

If you are interested, or know someone that would be a great fit, contact Kevin Draper: 416 346 9672, or [email protected]; and he will connect you with the individuals leading the candidate search efforts for the party.

You can also contact Condy at 705  385 –6354.

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie launched her campaign in Barrie yesterday wearing a white ball cap that read ‘Liberal Leaders on Healthcare.’ Photo CTV News screengrab

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