Sandy Silver Acclaimed as Klondike Liberal Candidate

05-Jul-2010

Dawson City: The Klondike Liberals have acclaimed Sandy Silver as their candidate for the next election. Mr. Silver, a long-term Dawson City resident, declared his intention to run for the Liberals earlier this summer, citing a desire to improve communications between Klondike residents and the Yukon Government. His candidacy was affirmed at a Klondike Liberal Riding Association’s meeting on June 30th.

“I am honoured to have been selected as Klondike’s next Liberal candidate,” Silver said today. “Dawson is a vibrant, tightly-knit community, and I'm eager to work together for our shared priorities.”

Darius Elias, MLA for Vuntut Gwitchin, witnessed Silver’s acclamation. “Sandy clearly has his community’s support,” he said. “It is his enthusiasm for the Klondike’s issues and people that has prompted him to enter public service, and the Liberal team has every confidence in him.”

Silver is the first non-incumbent to be confirmed as a Liberal candidate in the next territorial election, which must take place by October, 2011. In other ridings, Kerry Huff and Doug Graham have announced they will seek the Liberal nomination in Porter Creek Centre and Porter Creek North, respectively. More announcements are expected in the months to come.

“We have a strong Liberal team going forward into the next election, with strong potential candidates coming forward,” Liberal Party President Kirk Cameron confirmed, “and we are glad to have Sandy on board.

The Klondike Liberals will next focus on identifying key issues for the riding, building an internet presence, and connecting with the community. They continue to welcome new volunteers.

For further information contact Michael Edwards at 867-993-5835.