The Hat is in the Ring

After months of deliberation, I've decided to stand for nomination to run in the October 2011 Ontario election to represent Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound.

Almost four years ago I ran against incumbent Bill Murdoch and came away with 33 percent of the vote. Since then I've been coordinating the LocalMotive Project and having a great time helping other Grey/Bruce residents come to terms with the challenges we face here.

The decision to run again was a difficult one, due to the success of the LocalMotive Project and the question of where my energy is best spent on behalf of local residents. It has become apparent over the past few years that much of what needs to be done locally to ensure a strong future here requires legislative change at the provincial level.

It is for this reason that I feel I can best further the goals of the LocalMotive Project and the interests of our region by serving as MPP in the Ontario legislature. So now I'm asking for your support.

The nomination meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1st at the Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound. I ask that you take out a Green Party of Ontario membership here, and then attend the nomination meeting to cast a vote for me to represent you in the October election. You must be a member by May 18th in order to vote.

I thank you for your support and I look forward to continued service if successfully nominated.

Shane.