Mayor Gray’s Endorsement – Huge Disservice to Kelowna Citizens

Media Release:

May 9, 2013

Mayor Gray’s Endorsement – Huge Disservice to Kelowna Citizens

Kelowna-Lake Country B.C. Conservative candidate Graeme James expressed disappointment with current Kelowna City Council Mayor Walter Gray.

“I was shocked and extremely surprised when Mayor Walter Gray basically endorsed the current three local MLA’s on a radio talk show earlier this week.

“I think it is a discouraging breach of privilege for a current Mayor to endorse anyone during a provincial or federal election – and Walter should know that better than anyone. He is not a rookie in this game.”

“That is an abuse of his position and power, anti-democratic – and wrong,” James admonished. 

“It is increasingly being postulated that May 15, we will have a minority NDP government, with Conservatives holding the balance of power, and if that happens it could be the people of Kelowna who pay the price for the Mayor’s indiscretion. The mayor has effectively alienated both groups to the detriment of the citizens of Kelowna. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion, and that’s why we have a private ballot but as Mayor – he needs to represent all constituents,” said James.

More information on Graeme James please go to: www.electgraeme.com.

For comment call Graeme James 250-762-2861.