Elie resident enters race
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New Democratic Party candidate Dan Rugg, 40, said concern over the future of Manitoba’s health care and education systems prompted him to enter the race for election in Lakeside.
The longtime Elie resident, who served on the Local Urban District of Elie council from 2015 to 18, said he wants to make Manitoba a better place to live for his three young children.
“I’ve always been interested in provincial politics,” Rugg added.
He works as a machine operator for Winnipeg manufacturer Winpak and volunteers as a union executive member.
“I’m very active within my union.”
Rugg grew up in St. Francois Xavier so knows his home section of Lakeside well, but admits that he will have to put some mileage on his odometer to campaign in the eastern part of the constituency.
“I’m going to try to talk to as many people as possible,” he said.
Note: Also running in Lakeside is incumbent MLA Ralph Eichler (PC). As of Aug. 15, no Liberal or Green Party candidates were declared for Lakeside.
Andrea Geary
St. Vital community correspondent
Andrea Geary was a community correspondent for St. Vital and was once the community journalist for The Headliner.
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Andrea Geary
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Andrea Geary was a community correspondent for St. Vital and was once the community journalist for The Headliner.
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