The candidates
Joanne Autio, Wildrose Age: 53 Occupation: Research consultant Reason for running: “I have lived in Mill Woods for over 16 years. I have been consistently disappointed by the lack of representation and performance by the previous MLAS from Mill Woods, on many levels. Complaining has not ever been an option for me. I believe change will occur by becoming actively involved. ... I know I can and will represent my whole community, in all our diversity and issues, with an informed active voice, accessible and accountable to the people of Mill Woods, working together in an honest, open, and democratic government.” Top three priorities: Health care; Dignified seniors’ care; Community and culture Sandra Azocar, NDP Occupation: Child welfare worker Reason for running: “I am running because Mill Woods deserves a qualified representative
who listens, understands and takes action on behalf of this community.”
Top three priorities: Ensure all Albertans have access to the same high-quality level of public health services; Support working families by investing in child care, education, seniors’ services, and helping communities help themselves; Keep jobs in Alberta by investing in the infrastructure needed to process and develop our abundant natural resources. albertandp.ca/ sandraazocar
Carl Benito, Independent Occupation: Professional
realtor
Reason for running: “My constituents and supporters (have) been urging me to run since I lost as (the Progressive Conservative) candidate. I also think that there could be more improvement on our systems that needs to be done to create a better Alberta. Last but not the least to continue on public service. I am not running against the Progressive Conservative(s), but (to) work with them instead for the better
and good of our people and our province.”
Top three priorities: Continue Eagle Awards of Excellence; Focus on improving our education system; Focus on public health care.
Website: www.benito4independentmla.com
Robert Leddy, Alberta Party Age: 38 Occupation: Surety broker Reason for running: “Instead of complaining, I’m standing up to change the things that aren’t working in our government and support the parts of government that are working.”
Top three priorities: Democratic reform; Ensure stable and secure funding to services such as education, health, infrastructure, the arts and municipalities; Use Alberta’s resources responsibly to benefit Albertans now and for future generations.
Website: robertleddy-albertaparty.blogspot.ca Weslyn Mather, Liberal Age: 66 Occupation: Educator, former MLA Reason for running: “The people of Mill Woods deserve an MLA who believes the role of an elected representative is to serve the people, to provide a means through which people can make their concerns known to government ... I am running because I believe an MLA should be accessible to all constituents and be ready to provide assistance to all constituents. I am running because I believe that democracy in Alberta has faltered and needs to be strengthened by candidates committed to integrity and honest, open government.” Top three priorities: Focus on restoring democratic processes to government by ensuring all government activities are transparent and above board; Press for government to call a public inquiry into health care in Alberta; Begin the process of ensuring Alberta Human Services has welltrained front line workers receiving the help and support they need to provide the best services possible to families. Sohail Quadri, Progressive Conservative Age: 40 Occupation: Business
Reason for running: “My focus will be keeping our province on the right track, by investing in health care, education and our children’s future. ... I will be vigilant and considerate of all the issues while handling them responsibly. I am ready to work in a change driven environment in order to respond in a timely manner. I will be part of a team, which believes in transparency and integrity in governing Alberta by being accessible. I will stand up for you and be your voice.”
Healthcare; Education; Investing in children’s future. Website: sohailquadri.com/