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Morris Seeks Liberal Nomination

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 @ 9:59 AM

Prince George, B.C.-  He has been the head of the   Prince George-Mackenzie  Liberal Riding Association for the  past 5 years, and now,  Mike Morris is seeking  the support to  become the riding’s  Liberal candidate in the  provincial election.

He is the first to  formally  throw his hat into the ring  vying for the nod.  The  position  has become vacant   since MLA Pat Bell announced on Sunday he was withdrawing his name because of  health  concerns.

The Liberal Party  has yet to detail  the  nomination  period  or  when the  nomination meeting will be held.

MLA Pat Bell says  Morris has  been very active in the  riding "Mike has long been  an advocate for  the Trappers Association and   is a real  outdoors person.   He has worked with the Riding Association for several years and would make a very  good candidate."

Morris resigned from the post as Riding Association President on Monday to enable him to  take the step into the  political  ring.

A former Superintendent with North District RCMP, Morris says he has visited each and every community from 100 Mile House North to the Yukon border, and from Haida Gwaii to the Alberta border.    He says he understands the socio-economic pressures facing many of the communities and beleives the  key issue in the upcoming campaign will be the economy.
 
He supports the development of the LNG plants and pipelines, and says  he stands behind Premier Christy Clark’s conditions for the approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline.
 
 While the first out of the gate to vie for the nomination, others have until 4:30 February 28th to put their names forward. The date for a nomination meeting will be set once the nomination period has closed.

 

 

Comments

Congratulations Mike, with your integrity, you’ll do well.

Mike would be a good candidate. However it is my opinion that he is just a patsy. The liberals have a history of appointing their candidtes (at least if you are christy clarks friend) This whole nomination race is an attempt to get some media attention for the real candidte who will likely be Lyn Hall or Don Zurowski. Mike is a good man who deserves better than this.

Thats just this mans opinion!

I also hear rumblings that the Conservatives will have candidates in Vanderhoof, both PG ridings and quesnel.

If that is the case anyone thinking of a liberal run might think twice about a run.

They will likely not win.

What’s his background besides what is written above?

Baaa humbug, drop them all on there head and start over. To much BS from libs,time is up.

Baaa humbug, the ndp have no integrity left!

like buying a losing lotto tq…..

I like Mike!

Mike deserves a real chance at this nomination. Lyn hall is way to wishy washy to win a real provincial election, I prefer someone who can make a descision.

Go Mike!

I wonder what his position is on decriminalizing marijuana? Being a former superintendent one can assume he’s all for buying armored personal carriers to patrol the VLA with? Would be interesting to hear his position on an issue like that.

That said for someone actively in the wings for the nomination for five years now, he sure gives an obtuse answer of party approved generalities without hinting much at how he arrives at his own position. IMO that could seriously negate his extensive experience in leadership.

If I were to vote for the person with the greatest love of the area and the capability to follow through, it would be Mr. Morris. A very honest and responsible guy.

Before Mr. Morris buys armored personal carriers and heads for the hood to hunt down the drug lords, he could start by going to PG Council Chambers and laying a few fraud charges. The lies told during campaign for personal gain are of such magnitude that they warrant fraud charges. What I see and hear today, and what I clearly seen and heard during campaigns are like night and day. Utter fraud and deception. The two worst things in life are liars and thiefs. The ones who lied to the public and stole their trust should face true justice.

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