Photo: Contributed - BCCP
Scott Anderson talks to supporters in Vernon on Saturday Oct. 13.
Scott Anderson was acclaimed as candidate by the Vernon-Monashee
membership of the British Columbia Conservatives at a nomination meeting
held at the Schubert Center in Vernon Saturday.
"I am humbled and very honoured by the level of support I've received,"
said Anderson. "And it's obvious that John Cummins has strong, perhaps
even unanimous, support from the party members in Vernon-Monashee too." About 50 people listened to speeches from: BC Conservative leader John
Cummins, Scott Anderson, and former Conservative MP Darrel Stinson.
Vernon-Monashee CA President Ian Tribes introduced the speakers and
acted as moderator. Former MP Bill Gilmour also arrived from Osoyoos to
show his support for Anderson. "Despite the minor bump in the road that originated from a small, noisy
group of dissidents in Vancouver, it's important to note that according
to the most recent Angus Reid poll we're neck and neck with the BC
Liberals in the Interior," said Anderson. "Within a month I anticipate
we'll have passed the Liberals and be challenging the NDP. By next May
Vernon-Monashee voters will have a clear choice between the
tax-and-spend NDP and the common-sense Conservatives. The Liberals
simply won't matter anymore.” Stinson wasted no words in reference to the BC Liberals, "Let's throw the bums out!" Anderson's campaign team has numerous events planned for the coming
months, including an Octoberfest party, town halls, a Christmas party
and potluck suppers. His first act as a new candidate will be to kick
off a food drive for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
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