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MEET KITCHENER-CONESTOGA LIBERAL CANDIDATE MELANIE VAN ALPHEN

NAME: Melanie Van Alphen

PARTY: Candidate for the Ontario Liberal party

RIDING: Kitchener-Conestoga

AGE: 42

RESIDENCE: West Montrose, Woolwich Township

PAST POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: "School Board Trustee for the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (currently on a leave of absence). I am currently serving my second term as a trustee with the Waterloo Catholic District School Board. I was first elected in 2014 when I ran against two incumbents. I served as vice-chair from December 2018 to 2020 and chair from December 2020 to 2021."

HOW WOULD YOU GRADE THE PROVINCE'S COVID-19 RESPONSE AND WHY? (LETTER GRADE + RESPONSE):

"The pandemic has greatly impacted many, especially people's mental health.

“The province's response to COVID-19 was inadequate in three key areas: communication, transparent decision-making and overall support. They have failed Ontarians in many areas, especially long-term care and schools.

“Government leaders are expected to bring people together during these difficult times and the Ford government did not do this."

IF ELECTED, I PLEDGE TO... "If elected, I pledge to work with people across Kitchener-Conestoga to implement policy and change together. My key priorities include improving public education, strengthening health care and protecting the environment.

“I am committed to listening and leading with compassion to create a fair and more just Ontario."

PROVINCIAL ELECTION

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2022-05-18T07:00:00.0000000Z

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