In 2009, the Alberta Party Board of Directors had a choice to make, become a new party or accept an offer from the Wildrose Party to merge our two parties. I had just joined the Board of Directors that day and I was serving as acting secretary for the meeting. It was a long debate and when the time came to vote I counted 5 votes in favour of the merger and 5 against. The room was silent and I was advised by the Board that I have yet to cast my vote. My vote was the tie breaking vote that changed the future of the Alberta Party. One vote. One Person.
I heard a similar story from a friend who helped me get my signs and flyers printed for this election. He is a card carrying PC member who decided last minute to attend the PC Nomination Meeting for his riding. It was a tight race between the two PC candidates and in the end it came down to one vote. It was his vote that helped his candidate to win. One Vote. One Person.
This election is very important and your vote can determine who wins. I urge you to vote for the candidate that you feel best represents you in the legislature. By not voting or by spoiling your ballot on purpose, does fix the problems that we have in our political system. The only way we can change the system is when we stand up, get involved and vote. If you do not stand up for something then you will fall for anything. This election Be Heard!
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