Why should you support Hugh MacDonald for Leader of the Alberta Liberal Party?

  HUGH POSSESSES HONESTY AND INTEGRITY

Over his 14 years as MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar, Hugh has earned high marks for his honest and direct approach.  People know where Hugh stands on issues. He will be clear, concise and consistent in his responses, wherever he happens to be in this province.

HUGH IS AN ALBERTA LIBERAL

Hugh has never wavered from his political roots.  He is proud of his Party’s heritage and identity.  People respect him for this fact.  Hugh has been elected 4 times in a riding which has been Liberal for 25 years.

HUGH IS A GRASSROOTS POLITICIAN

One of Hugh’s greatest strengths is his ability to connect with Albertans, from all walks of life.  He is comfortable at a Boardroom table, as well as at a Coffee Shop.  He will engage and inspire people to greater possibilities in a way which respects individuality and diversity.  Hugh will build the Alberta Liberal Party from the constituency up.  He promises that all members will be treated equally and with respect.

HUGH KNOWS OF WHAT HE SPEAKS

Hugh MacDonald knows this province. He has served as Opposition critic of many ministries, including his current position as Chair of the Public Accounts Committee.  There is no harder nor more diligent worker than Hugh.  In 14 years as MLA for Edmonton-Gold Bar, he has not missed one day of work.  Over the years, Hugh and his Alberta Liberal colleagues have proposed positive amendments to government legislation, many of which the government accepted.  For example, the current Stability Fund was a Liberal idea which the present Government wisely adopted.  Without it, the province would now be in desperate financial straits.  

HUGH’S POLITICAL APPROACH

As an Alberta Liberal, Hugh believes in robust free enterprise, but with a conscience.  He believes there is an activist role for Government in enhancing the lives of its citizens and in assuring equality of opportunity for all, irrespective of the size of one’s wallet.  Hugh believes in balancing the books and not spending the public’s money irresponsibly.  He is appalled by current Government waste and believes that, given our resource base, we should be in a much better fiscal situation, thereby ensuring our capacity to sustain necessary social programs such as healthcare, community support, public infrastructure, and education. For example, Hugh finds it deplorable that in Alberta we are increasing class size and laying off teachers.

HUGH HAS A CLEAR VISION

Hugh believes in this province and in the Alberta Liberal Party.  He has the energy and drive to inspire Albertans who want change.  He is clear on his vision for Alberta Liberals; build the Party from the ground up, recruit solid liberal candidates to be competitive and win more seats in the next election.

THE PARTY’S NOT OVER! 

JOIN THE MACDONALD DRIVE

For more information visit Hugh’s website at  www.votehugh.ca

Campaign Office:  1066 Capilano Mall

Telephone:  780-757-2787 or 780-566-7575