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QUESTION 3: In fourteen words or less, what does it mean to be Liberal?

MY ANSWER: Someone who believes in freedom and support for those who need a hand.

QUESTION 4:Imagine yourself on the doorstep of a constituent. In fourteen words or less, what is the main message for why they should vote for you, the party, and candidates underneath the party banner?

MY ANSWER: Under my leadership the party will again become fiscally responsible with a social conscience.

QUESTION 5: Where have you gone in your career(s)?

MY ANSWER: I have become a very successful financial manager and have made enough to be comfortable for my remaining days. I feel strongly because I am financially sound to help others in this great province get to that level as well. I want to give back to a province that has given me so much.

QUESTION 6: What communities, societies, and areas are you involved in?

MY ANSWER: I have been heavily involved in my local community as the President of the Taradale Community Association, coaching minor hockey for six years and volunteering at the St.Thomas More Parish and member of the Knights of Columbus. I am also a member of theProgressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB), Calgary’s largest small business and taxpayer group.

QUESTION 7: Why are you running for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party?

MY ANSWER: It is not the party it once was and we are seen as a party that merely complains without offering solutions. We need to move back to the centre.

QUESTION 8: Tell us a story: Why are you a Liberal?

MY ANSWER: I became a Liberal because at that time they were the only party that promised to help those in need at the same time remembering there is only one taxpayer.

QUESTION 2: In the last ten years what have you done to build people outside of the party? Please give three or more examples.

MY ANSWER: I have created jobs, served the poor and coached the young.

QUESTION 3: What is the role of a leader and how should people fulfill it?

MY ANSWER: To listen and then lead. I have surrounded myself with a capable team to be able to accomplish this.

QUESTION 4: What is the role of a leader of a political party and how should a person fulfill it?

MY ANSWER: Again, to listen and then lead and have those in the party dictate our direction.

QUESTION 5: How will you go about recruiting candidates in all 87 ridings? How will you work with Constituency Associations in picking candidates?

MY ANSWER: I do not agree that we should run in all 87 ridings. The federal NDP is a perfect example of why just running people for the sake of fulfilling a slate is a poor idea. I will honour nominations by Constituency Associations.

QUESTION 6: What should be the relationship between caucus, candidates, and the party?

MY ANSWER: The party dictates policy and caucus promotes that within the legislature and the candidates not yet elected do so on the outside.

QUESTION 7: In all parties there are divisions. What are the divisions you see in the Alberta Liberals? How will you mediate and solve/ease these internal issues?

MY ANSWER: I will refocus all of us on the grassroots and focus our debate at conventions.

QUESTION 8: What tools or ideas will you implement to grow the party in Edmonton?

MY ANSWER: Hard work and a consistent message.

QUESTION 9: What tools or ideas will you implement to grow the party in Calgary?

MY ANSWER: Hard work and a consistent message and working with the business community.

QUESTION 10: What tools or ideas will you implement to grow the party in rural Alberta?

MY ANSWER: Hard work and a consistent message and working with various farm and cattle associations.

QUESTION 11: If you are a sitting MLA, why haven’t you implemented the tools or ideas in questions eight through ten?

MY ANSWER: NA

QUESTION 12: What skills do you have to build up the Alberta Liberal Party as leader?

MY ANSWER: I think my bio on my website points that out effectively enough. [Edit: You can find his biography here.]

QUESTION 13: What are your skills in conflict resolution?

MY ANSWER: Running an office in the private sector where people fight over contracts has taught me grace and an understanding to resolve conflict.

QUESTION 14: If you lose the leadership will you stay on as a leadership figure in the party?

MY ANSWER: No. This would mean my vision is not what this party wants.

QUESTION 2: What is your stance on Bill 44?

MY ANSWER: Agree as I believe parents should be able to pull their children if what is be taught conflicts with their values.

QUESTION 3: What is your stance on Bill 50?

MY ANSWER: I oppose it.

QUESTION 4: Would consider you merging the Alberta Liberals with the Albert a Party?

MY ANSWER: No, they are further left then we are.

QUESTION 5: Would you entertain the idea of cooperation (before, in, or after) with another party for electoral purposes?

MY ANSWER: Yes. If our objectives can be achieved.

QUESTION 6: Are you in favor of changing the name of the Alberta Liberal Party?

MY ANSWER: I am open to it, but, that is an issue for the members to decide.

QUESTION 7: Proportional Representation: Are you in favor of a PR system being introduced into Albertan elections.

MY ANSWER: I am open to the discussion on this issue.

QUESTION 8: How do we fix post-secondary education?

MY ANSWER: Fully funded to carry out objectives.

QUESTION 9: How do we fix education in general?

MY ANSWER: Conduct an organizational Review from top to bottom all areas in order to deliver what is required.

QUESTION 10: How do we fix healthcare?

MY ANSWER: Conduct an organizational Review from top to bottom all areas in order to deliver what is required. I would also have an open discussion with all stake holders.

QUESTION 11: How do we fix the environment?

MY ANSWER: By working with business and providing tax cuts for those that come up with intiatives.

QUESTION 12: How do we safeguard the economy?

MY ANSWER: Keep the government out of business, keep taxation at a low level.

QUESTION 13: What is your stance on Carbon Capture and Storage?

MY ANSWER: The concept sounds fine as a new resource for Oil & Gas instead of using water etc… and it any become a commodity in the future. Having said that I feel any government money spent on this is a waste.

QUESTION 14: How will you present issues and ideas to the Albertan public in a way that will(a) grow the party and (b) increase Liberal electability?

MY ANSWER: My campaign has been all about this. We change or die.

QUESTION 15: Would you pledge never to take a political appointment from the federal Liberals?

MY ANSWER: Yes.

QUESTION 16: Do you believe that the separation between the federal and provincial Liberals should continue? Why?

MY ANSWER: Yes. They are enemies of Alberta.