Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff. (Photo: Quinte News)
More than a few people might think it odd that the Mayor of Prince Edward County has chosen to run in the June provincial election for the
governing Liberal party.
Mayor Robert Quaiff has steadfastly and vocally opposed the Liberals’ Green Energy Act and industrial wind turbines.
And, the Mayor tells Quinte News he continues to oppose the Act and the turbines to this very day.
He has also made his position on those issues clear to the Liberal party, who approached him a couple of years ago asking that he consider
becoming a candidate in the new Bay of Quinte riding for the 2018 election.
Mayor Quaiff says the party understands his position on the Green Energy Act, and respects it.
But, he stresses he enthusiastically supports many of the policies now in place and those that might come in the future from the Liberals.
Quaiff says the Liberals are working to make Ontarians’ lives better. He points to the 15 dollar an hour minimum wage, the fact
that there are more students than ever graduating from high school and more students eligible for post-secondary education, and continued investment in healthcare.
“Put aside the windmills. There are a lot of policies there that I can support, and want to”.
The Bay of Quinte Liberals will hold a nomination meeting November 18 at 2 o’clock at the Wellington Community Centre in the Essroc arena.
At this point, there are no other candidates up for nomination.
If nominated, Mayor Quaiff would face incumbent Progressive Conservative Todd Smith in the election. The NDP, or any other parties, have not
nominated candidates yet.
The mayor says he will continue performing his municipal duties until the official beginning of the provincial election campaign, which is one month before the vote on June 7.
