Those of
you in other areas of the province, or who may have been unable to attend last
night meeting, missed a great meeting, and hearing the words of Peter.
He has given me permission to print them for you and they follow. First though, I thought I would share with you what he had to say online this morning:
He has given me permission to print them for you and they follow. First though, I thought I would share with you what he had to say online this morning:
Step one in seeking the nomination -- filling out the BC Conservative Party nomination forms (42 pages!) |
"This begins Day #1 as the BC
Conservative candidate for Kamloops
South Thompson. And it begins with news from a new Ipsos Reid poll that shows
24% of voters are now less likely to vote for the BC Liberals following release
of the new budget. BONUS!"
Now, here
is Peter's speech from last night.
Good
evening fellow Conservatives, honoured guests, ladies and gentlemen, and fellow
nominee candidate Maria Dobi ...
My name
is Peter Sharp and tonight I hope to become your candidate, for the BC
Conservative Party, in our Kamloops South Thompson Riding. Then with
your support, encouragement, and assistance -- to become your MLA following the
May General Election.
About a
month ago, BC Liberal
MLA Terry
Lake was quoted as
saying: “What we do see, as we get
closer to election, is that people are understanding what the BC Conservatives
are all about….”
My hope
is that the Voters of our great province do indeed come to understand what we,
as BC Conservatives are all about and what we believe in ... and what we hope
to bring to the political stage in British
Columbia .
In fact ... because WE BELIEVE IN BC ... and the people of BC ... I am proud to
say that our beliefs, principles and policies differ greatly from the BC
Liberal Party.
WE - as
BC Conservatives - believe in clearly defined public policies and programs that
are affordable, effective, and accountable to each one of you here
tonight. And I too
believe that each and every British Columbian is entitled to full knowledge of
all services government provides ... AND what they cost.
After all
... how else can we know if we are getting good value?
WE -- as
BC Conservatives -- believe that our
provincial government must operate with the highest standards of integrity and
transparency. And we as
BC Conservatives also believe that governments at all levels -- including at
the municipal level -- are responsible to serve and respect all individuals and
their families.
Peter Sharp speaking with members of the media at the announcement he would seek the Kamloops South nomination |
As an
elected councillor with the City of Kamloops ,
I have firsthand experience in knowing why our elected representatives should
first and foremost represent your interests.
As a
retired RCMP officer with 30 years of experience, I too believe in the BC
Conservative Party's policy of law and order that focuses on the rights of
victims ... and the protection of the public.
We as BC
Conservatives have our feet planted in reality.
We need to have smaller government ... we need to encourage new
enterprise. Leadership
at all levels (from teachers in the classroom -- to elected officials in Victoria ) MUST encourage
our youth ... parents ... employees in
the workplace ... and business leaders to dream big dreams. We need to
once again strive towards excellence and prosperity.
These are
not just motherhood statements ... these are statements that I too -- WITH YOU
-- believe in.
If I have
the opportunity to be your elected representative for the BC Conservative
Party…. I will hold my party accountable to create an environment where good
government and prosperity can be achieved.