Results
Our numbers were up, despite the poor voter turnout (336 in 2007, 613 in 2010). Our percentage was up was up by almost 3 times (6.01 to 17.48). But we didn’t pull off the win.
I remain optimistic for our future. Do not despise the day of small beginnings. As a party we are rebuilding. As a candidate, I have gotten my feet wet, and the water feels good.
Thanks to all who helped our campaign.
March 2, 2010 Judi
The Conservatives have conceded defeat.
The latest news from the WFP:
Concordia seat will likely stay NDP: McFadyen – Winnipeg Free Press
The Conservatives may have given up but we have not. We are still hearing from people today about their desire to see change in Concordia.
March 2, 2010 Judi
On principles
It’s been a great day so far today. We started off with being on 95.9 CKUW with Brian, Ellen and myself talking about our views on issues. CBC news filmed me later on, and CJOB recorded an interview for use tomorrow.
Then it was more door to door. One woman said she wasn’t going to vote for me with a twinkle in her eye – she then said that after reading my brochure, she thought I was doing so much good where I’ve been that I should keep being a social worker in the front lines! By the time I left, I think they understood that I could do even more good in government. We had a great conversation about politicians sticking to their principles once they get elected. I’ve always stuck by my principles, even when it cost me to do so. I will continue to fight for people with no voice to have a voice, to fight for social progression and for government accountability.
March 1, 2010 Judi
Vote on Tuesday
One day I came up to a door and the woman who answered started to say she wasn’t interested, then she stopped, took a closer look at my brochure and said, “You’re Liberal?”
She then proceeded to tell me that she is a Liberal supporter but hadn’t been that interested in voting for a long time because it always seemed like her vote went nowhere, that the NDP always got in.
I hear this a lot.
About half of Concordia didn’t vote in the last election. It makes me wonder what kind of change we will see if all the people who want to see change make sure they get out there and vote.
All over the riding, people have told me that:
- they think I am the most qualified candidate.
- they like the ideas of our party (like changing the way we do health care, using evidence-based approaches for crime, addressing the problems in children’s services, helping pet owners keep their pets with them in apartments, and combatting workplace bullying and disrespect)
- they are tired of the NDP and are ready for a change.
I think it’s time to find out what would happen if all the people who are tired of the lack of progress get to the polls. Your vote is your voice.
February 28, 2010 Judi
Campaign update
I and my campaign team have knocked on almost every door in Concordia riding. If you haven’t seen us, you most likely weren’t home or you are in an apartment building that is hard to access. If you would like to talk to me personally, please call the campaign office at 663-3101 or email judiheppnercampaign@gmail.com
February 28, 2010 Judi
Radio spot tomorrow
Tomorrow morning CKUW 95.9 has asked all the candidates to be on at 8:00 a.m.
February 28, 2010 Judi
CTV News coverage
Find the link to today’s coverage of the Concordia election here.
February 27, 2010 Judi
From the Facebook Fan Page
This comment appeared on our Facebook page:
“Hi Judi!! Tonight you knocked on my door and changed my whole view on the Liberal Party and the upcoming election. You were the only canidate to take the time and ask me what was going on with my family and what needed to be changed. For the first time ever, I felt as though I have been heard and finally something will be done. I just want to thank you so much for knocking on my door tonight and taking the time to listen to what I had to say and listen to all the problems that have been going on with me and my family. Thank you so much!! And thank you to Jon Gerrard who took the time to sit at my kitchen table and listen to our problems and take notes. Thank You!! You have made me believe that things will change.”
What can I say? That’s exactly what I’m going for – to listen, to respond, to work for change wherever I have the capacity to influence it. Jon Gerrard is the same way, which is one of the reasons why the Liberal Party was such a good fit for me.
February 25, 2010 Judi
More on Lucentis
I continue to hear more about the Lucentis issue and in the last few days received emails and a phone call from an individual concerned with the NDP’s approach to this issue.
Specifically, he cited a letter than came from Matt Wiebe, NDP candidate for the by-election, addressed to “the Voters of Concordia” in which Mr. Wiebe states, “At the moment, this condition can be treated at Misericordia Eye Care Centre of Excellence at no cost to the patient”.
This statement seems to imply that this issue is not as serious as it is. It leaves out two very important points that Manitobans should know:
- The treatment offered at Misericordia is a drug called Avastin. This drug is not approved by Health Canada for injection into the eye for the treatment of Wet Macular Degeneration. The side effects are not known for it’s use in this way.
- There are patients who are unresponsive to Avastin. Their choice is to either pay for Lucentis out of pocket (at around $1000 a shot) or to go blind.
Wiebe goes on to say that “Recently some legitimate concerns have been raised that Manitoba Health should provide another publicly funded treatment option using the drug Lucentis.”
The trouble with that statement is that it’s not recent. It has been three years that the NDP government has heard from people about this without providing coverage. The people that I have had emails from and discussions with are tired of reassurances that it will happen and they want action.
I do hope the NDP carries out it’s latest reassurance that Lucentis will be covered by Spring. I wonder, however, how many people lost their sight in the last 3 years waiting. I am also concerned with the lack 0f forthrightness of the current government, which includes no explanation for the delays and seems to placate and mislead the people of Manitoba as to the seriousness of this issue.
My career has been built on being responsive to the needs of those I have a responsibility to. Do you feel it’s time for a change? On March 2nd, vote for Judi.
February 24, 2010 Judi
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