NEWS RELEASE: Mount Pearl Mayor will seek Tory nomination
MOUNT PEARL, NL - After several days of increased speculation, Mount Pearl Mayor Steve Kent has officially announced his intention to run for the Progressive Conservative nomination for the District of Mount Pearl North.
Mr. Kent has spent almost ten years at the municipal level in Mount Pearl where he has served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor, having first been elected to Mount Pearl City Council in the September 1997 municipal election. His announcement today paves the way for what he hopes will be an entirely new chapter in his political career, and he welcomes the opportunity to play whatever role he can in further supporting and advancing the vision of Premier Danny Williams and his Progressive Conservative team.
"There’s no doubt in my mind that Premier Williams fully deserves the almost unprecedented approval rating that he currently enjoys in this province," says Kent. "He has earned the trust and respect of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Williams has both the passion and the ability to enable this province to finally reap the rewards of our substantial natural resources, and to restore the pride and dignity of the people of this province as we rightfully take our place as contributing members of this great country."
Kent says he shares the Premier’s view when he says that, "Newfoundland and Labrador’s time has come."
In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Kent was quick to acknowledge the substantial contributions of the current member for Waterford Valley and Speaker of the House, Harvey Hodder, as he prepares to take his leave from public life after an incredible 38 years of service at the municipal and provincial level.
"In many respects, Harvey Hodder is synonymous with Mount Pearl," says Kent. "He will forever be remembered as one of the pioneers and builders of this great community. Harvey is a man of unwavering principle and a tireless worker. I’m honoured to be in a position to offer myself as a candidate for nomination in the seat that he so proudly held for so many years."
As for his own future, Mayor Kent feels that his decision to run is a result of a number of critical factors, including timing, opportunity, a strong belief in the direction of the Williams government, and confidence that the current Council in Mount Pearl will remain in very capable hands.
Kent feels that he has the skills, the knowledge, and the background to make a positive contribution at the provincial level, and that these skills and abilities will be put to good use as part of the Williams team. As he has done so often in the past, he looks forward to this new challenge with eagerness and energy, and he will continue to work hard to serve the people of Mount Pearl with the same dignity and work ethic that he has continuously demonstrated throughout his past ten years in public life.
Mr. Kent has assembled a strong team of supporters to assist in his bid to win the PC nomination, and he looks forward to representing the District of Mount Pearl North as part of the Williams team in the October provincial general election.
Mr. Kent has spent almost ten years at the municipal level in Mount Pearl where he has served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor, having first been elected to Mount Pearl City Council in the September 1997 municipal election. His announcement today paves the way for what he hopes will be an entirely new chapter in his political career, and he welcomes the opportunity to play whatever role he can in further supporting and advancing the vision of Premier Danny Williams and his Progressive Conservative team.
"There’s no doubt in my mind that Premier Williams fully deserves the almost unprecedented approval rating that he currently enjoys in this province," says Kent. "He has earned the trust and respect of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Williams has both the passion and the ability to enable this province to finally reap the rewards of our substantial natural resources, and to restore the pride and dignity of the people of this province as we rightfully take our place as contributing members of this great country."
Kent says he shares the Premier’s view when he says that, "Newfoundland and Labrador’s time has come."
In announcing his candidacy, Mr. Kent was quick to acknowledge the substantial contributions of the current member for Waterford Valley and Speaker of the House, Harvey Hodder, as he prepares to take his leave from public life after an incredible 38 years of service at the municipal and provincial level.
"In many respects, Harvey Hodder is synonymous with Mount Pearl," says Kent. "He will forever be remembered as one of the pioneers and builders of this great community. Harvey is a man of unwavering principle and a tireless worker. I’m honoured to be in a position to offer myself as a candidate for nomination in the seat that he so proudly held for so many years."
As for his own future, Mayor Kent feels that his decision to run is a result of a number of critical factors, including timing, opportunity, a strong belief in the direction of the Williams government, and confidence that the current Council in Mount Pearl will remain in very capable hands.
Kent feels that he has the skills, the knowledge, and the background to make a positive contribution at the provincial level, and that these skills and abilities will be put to good use as part of the Williams team. As he has done so often in the past, he looks forward to this new challenge with eagerness and energy, and he will continue to work hard to serve the people of Mount Pearl with the same dignity and work ethic that he has continuously demonstrated throughout his past ten years in public life.
Mr. Kent has assembled a strong team of supporters to assist in his bid to win the PC nomination, and he looks forward to representing the District of Mount Pearl North as part of the Williams team in the October provincial general election.
