To the editor:
It looks as though during the forthcoming provincial election in April 2013, we will have several choices of who to cast our votes for.
The political parties, namely B.C. Liberals, NDP, Green and B.C. Conservatives, will all probably be supporting a candidate in the Cariboo-Chilcotin constituency. Of interest is the announcement Gary Young will be seeking the MLA position as an Independent candidate.
This will provide a breath of fresh air to the constituency. An MLA with Independent status will not be obliged to follow political party agendas or carry obligations to major financial sponsors, such as big businesses or unions.
Representation as directed by the constituents and the ability to put forth issues without party hindrance is the greatest asset of being Independent.
If we review the representation that the Cariboo North constituency is receiving by Bob Simpson, we are witnessing Independent representation at its best. Should Gary match Bob’s representation, we will all benefit greatly.
Gary has an extensive past history of community involvement, the majority being of a non-monetary nature. He thinks in terms of decades ahead and what will be there for our children and grandchildren, not the next election and what “sounds good” to voters.
Jack Hackett
Gary Young’s campaign co-ordinator