Despite losing to incumbent Rob Altemeyer, Wolseley Green candidate David Nickarz said he feels optimistic about the progress the Green Party has made and its prospects to the future.
“I wish to congratulate Rob Altemeyer for his re-election,” Nickarz said. “I also wish to extend my congratulations to all of the candidates who stood for election in the Wolseley riding.”
“I’m encouraged because we have doubled our vote and made it clear that the Green Party has broad support in Wolseley,” Nickarz said.
Nickarz said that the Green Party made significant gains in the 2016 campaign. In 2011, James Beddome placed second in the riding, capturing about 19.5 per cent of the popular vote. In 2016, David Nickarz doubled the number of Green voters, winning about 36 per cent of the popular vote.
“With growth like this, it’s clear the Green Party has a bright future in Wolseley. We intend to build on this progress and mobilize the citizens of Wolseley around such important issues as eliminating poverty, protecting the environment and responding to climate change.”
Nickarz said that Greens will work constructively with all political parties. “While we will not have anyone in the Legislature this time around, we will both invite and challenge those parties that do have members to work with us on such issues as poverty and climate change,” Nickarz said.
Nickarz concluded by thanking his family, his election team and the voters of Wolseley. “We knocked on thousands of doors over the past several months,” Nickarz said. “Its hard work but it’s rewarding; words alone cannot express the gratitude I feel towards my family, my election team, and the voters who chose to place their trust in me.”
On Sept. 10th, elect David Nickarz in Wolseley 