Brandon Sun By: Tyler Clarke
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Although lacking in Westman-specific announcements, the provincial budget released last week carries a number of local implications.
So described Brandon’s three Progressive Conservative MLAs, who weighed in on a handful of criticisms and budget highlights during interviews conducted over the weekend.
Len Isleifson
In fairness to last week’s budget, the initial round of information tends to be broad in scope, with local announcements made in the weeks and months that follow.
From this big-picture viewpoint, Brandon East MLA Len Isleifson said the budget’s key feature is its ability to not just spend money, but spend it wisely.
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Then Brandon East NDP candidate Lonnie Patterson, centre, is seen with Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew, right, in 2019. Patterson has been elected president of the provincial NDP.
The Manitoba NDP has elected Brandon’s own Lonnie Patterson as president.
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The Manitoba NDP has elected Brandon’s own Lonnie Patterson as president. I’m very proud to have a strong woman representing Brandon and the Westman as our new party president, Manitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew said by phone on Saturday. I’ve gotten to know Lonnie over the last few years as someone who wears her heart on her sleeve and really cares about the community in Brandon, and I think she brings a good common-sense perspective.
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The Manitoba NDP has elected Brandon’s own Lonnie Patterson as president.
She joined the balance of the party’s executive in being acclaimed to their positions during Saturday’s convention, held virtually due to COVID-19 health concerns.
Patterson previously held the position of vice-president of the Brandon and southwest region, which now falls in the hands of Garnet Boyd.
She also ran under the Manitoba NDP banner in the 2019 election in Brandon East, earning 2,311 votes, which fell short of Progressive Conservative Len Isleifson s 3,272. I am honoured to be taking on this position, Patterson said. I am really excited to work with Wab Kinew … and am very grateful for the support I’ve had from both members and non-members.