January 16 - 31 , 2017 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY A
United Filipino-Canadian Association in B . C .( UFCABC ) supports Mable ’ s re-election bid . In photo are the officers namely ( l-r ) Amado Mercado , Rey Fortaleza , Mable , Pres . Joel Castillo , Arcie Lim and Janice Lozano .
Hazel , a 15-year-old student from Gladstone school , about the campaign to Save our Schools and stop the closure of public schools in Vancouver due to 15 years of underfunding from the BC Liberals .
“ People are telling me that costs are going up , wages are flat , many are living paycheque to paycheque and people are falling behind . People are worried they won ’ t have the same opportunities as their parents .
“ It ’ s clear ,” Elmore concluded , “ that Christy Clark isn ’ t working for the people .”
Mable Elmore is running for re-election because she wants to get a government that works for the people . She firmly believes that John Horgan and the BC New Democratic Party have the plan to make people ’ s lives better .
One example of this , Elmore remembers proudly , was how her group fought successfully to get some cuts to Adult Education funding restored a few years back .
A student from an adult education school near her office told her about the cuts . Elmore asked the student to get her classmates together . They then held a press conference where the students courageously spoke up . Elmore brought the students ’ concerns to the legislature , their voices underlining their urgent need to have the cuts reversed .
“ I ’ m proud of this because it involved the constituents - the people - - coming together to raise their voice and take collective action .” Elmore said on the phone . “ It ’ s what I ’ ve always encouraged everyone to do . And ultimately , it ’ s how social change happens . That ’ s what I ’ m trying to do -- empower and help people speak up and take action .
“ Because the work I do - that we do - in the legislature to get changes , reflects this power of the people .”
Elmore parting words to her audience : “ I ’ m proud to
Mable with supporters and the other NDP candidates stand with John Horgan and the BC NDP . We are on your side .
“ The BC Liberals may have a lot of money . In fact , they have started their multimillion dollar attack ads . We know the elites will fund their campaign , but nothing beats a well-organized ground game built on people power .
“ I ’ m asking all of you to get involved . Talk to your family and friends about what ’ s at stake in this election . Join us . Volunteer with us . Let ’ s make it happen .”
For people interested in volunteering , please email vkebcndp @ gmail . com .
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