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Opposition Leader Gerry Reid today congratulated George Saunders on his
victory in last night’s Liberal nomination in Exploits District. Reid also
congratulated the other three Liberal nominees, Linda Mullett, Lisa Pretty
and Shawn Witcher, who fought a hard nomination battle over the past number
of days. "I was very pleased to meet with Mr. Saunders and the three other
Liberal nominees this morning to discuss issues of importance to the people
of Exploits District," said Mr. Reid. "Mr. Saunders and I will spend today
campaigning throughout the district, listening first hand to the concerns of
the people and community leaders who have been negatively impacted by the
decisions of the Williams government over the past 18 months.
"This is an opportune time for the people of Exploits to elect a strong
individual who will have their voice heard in the House of Assembly. Instead
of electing a silent government backbencher, they can elect a member who
will stand up, be heard and fight for their constituents. A Liberal member
will not sit silently while government services and infrastructure are
stripped from the communities and people in Exploits District.
"Mr. Saunders would challenge public sector layoffs and teacher cuts, the
closure of the transportation depot in Northern Arm, the closure of the
courthouse and the Human Resources, Labour and Employment office in Botwood,
the plans to downsize and close schools in Leading Tickles and Bishop’s
Falls. Mr. Saunders would oppose the heavy-handed approach used by
government in the crab fishery and in dealing with the province’s unions,
fight for an increased roads budget, and hold this government accountable
for their decisions related to Abitibi.
"The people of this province must send a strong message to this
government that it is not acceptable to continue the cutbacks that are
taking place in rural areas of this province. The Premier needs to
understand that he must invest in rural communities, not remove important
services and infrastructure."
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