B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver and candidate Robert Stupka released the following statements after Premier Horgan requested the writ be issued for the 91大黄鸭 West by-election earlier today.
鈥淭his byelection presents 91大黄鸭 West with a choice between forward-thinking change or more of the same,鈥� Stupka said. 鈥淲hile opposition MLAs can serve a vital role in the legislature, the Okanagan is currently represented by nine B.C. Liberal MLAs 鈥� who are not in government and refuse to accept any productive role in the legislature, simply for cynical, political reasons. The Okanagan needs a new voice in Victoria.
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鈥淚 chose to run for the Green Party because I have a young family and care deeply about the future of this region. I want my son to be able to afford to live here and experience the qualities we love of this place.鈥�
Green party leader Andrew Weaver said he鈥檚 glad the writ was dropped.
鈥淚 spent the better part of a week in the riding with Robert earlier this month, connecting with business and community leaders and campaigning. One thing is clear from my visit: The voters of 91大黄鸭 West are yearning for a viable option to take on the B.C. Liberal status quo. Robert is a credible and influential voice that answers that call for change. I am confident that he will inspire voters in the riding to seize the opportunity before them on Feb. 6,鈥� said Weaver.
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