What They're Saying
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see some of the New Democrats who are supporting Nils for
Leader
“Nils
is a cool competent guy. His new modern approach is
just what we need to address BC politics and the BC
economy.”
Former Premier
Dan Miller
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“I’m
impressed by Nils Jensen. His message, sincerity and
experience will expand our base across the province.”
Raj Sihota, Election Planning Co-Chair for Jack Layton
and Canada’s NDP
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“Nils has
done a fantastic job in his community for the people
of Victoria. He’s a consensus builder and a mediator.”
Carol Judd, Victoria federal 1997 Candidate
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“Nils
is a modern guy who can relate to young families and
diverse communities.”
Maya Russell, Women’s Rights Committee Treasurer
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“This is the
leader who will bring back our voters, plain and simple.”
Mel Gauthier, Provincial Council Rep Okaganan West
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“Nils
has the ability to dig into complex issues. He’s
smart and accomplished. He’s going to be taken
seriously – watch out!”
Debra Burton, Coquitlam School Trustee
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“I’m
supporting Nils Jensen because he has the depth and
experience we need in a Leader.”
David Black Former Treasurer, Canada’s NDP
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“It
takes experience to know how to listen. Nils Jensen
has that rare skill of being able to listen and learn
from others.”
Steve McClurg, 33 year member and organizer
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“Nils
Jensen is genuine, compassionate and very personable.”
Kelly Quinn, BC NDP Executive
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“I
urge delegates to select Nils Jensen as Leader. I've
seen our party go through many stages, and this is
the stage when we must choose a strong, new voice.
Jensen provides exactly the blend of passion and
intelligence that this province needs.”
Mike Farnworth Former Minister of Health and MLA,
Port Coquitlam
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Dawn Black, former Member
of Parliament New Westminster
Carolyn Chalifoux, Secretary-Treasurer, New Westminster
and District Labour Council
Andy Ross, Vice-President, OPEIU Local
378, President New Westminster NDP
Anita Hagen, former
Deputy Premier and MLA, New Westminster
Kelly Quinn, BC NDP Executive, COPE Treasurer,
Vancouver and District Labour Council Secretary
Steve McClurg, 33 year
member and Organizer
Karen Rockwell, Port Moody City Councillor
Debra Burton, Coquitlam
School District Trustee
Dan Miller, former Premier
Mike Farnworth, former
Cabinent Minister and MLA
David Tones, Secretary-Treasurer
IWA Canada
Jessie Uppal, Treasurer
Jack Layton and Canada's NDP, former Deputy Chief of Staff
to Premier Ujjal Dosanjh
Maya Russell, Treasurer Womens Rights Committee,
former YND Co-Chair
Raj Sihota, EPC Co-Chair
Jack Layton and Canada's NDP
David Black, former Treasurer
Canada's NDP, Vancouver-Hastings Provincial Council Rep,
Vancouver and District Labour Council Executive Member
Danielle Marchand, Womens
Rights Committee Steering Member
Mel Gauthier, Okanagan-Vernon
NDP Provincial Council Rep
Joan Fletcher, Womens Rights
Committee Steering Member
Betty McClurg, Honourary
Life Member
Ted Allen, President Surrey-Cloverdale
NDP
Wilf McIntyre, 2nd Vice-President
IWA Canada
Carol Judd, 1997 Victoria
Federal Candidate
James Fletcher, Treasurer
Vancouver-Hastings NDP
Dave Crossley, former President
Simon Fraser Student Society
Kevin Harding, Port Moody-Coquitlam-Port
Coquitlam Young New Democrats Co-Chair
Michael Vogel, Port Coquitlam-Burke
Mountain Young New Democrats Chair
Wally Braul, former President, West Coast
Environmental Law
Matthew Todd, Councillor, City of White
Rock
Don Anderson, BC NDP Executive Member
Dwaine Martin, Ministerial Assistant to
former Finance Minister Paul Ramsey
Jim Rutkowski, BCGEU Shop Steward
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