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McDonald supporters rally

'There were more people who wanted to be involved but couldn’t get away from the office'
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Supporters of Al McDonald gather at The Grand this morning. Submitted.
Al McDonald supporters, keen to show that Gary Gardiner is not the only one with public endorsements, surprised the mayoral candidate early Monday morning at The Grande in North Bay, when about 100 friends assembled for a group photo.

“There were more people who wanted to be involved but couldn’t get away from the office”, said Steve Deacon in a campaign news release.

The event was pulled together over the weekend as a major show of "community-wide" support for McDonald says the release.

McDonald is currently seeking his third term as the mayor.

“It’s a bit overwhelming to have so many good friends and supporters coming together to help my campaign by endorsing me this way,” said McDonald.

“Al is always supporting charities and causes in our community”, said Garth Goodhew. “Everybody knows I’m a Liberal and he’s a Conservative but we have worked together on many, many projects over the years and as a result, Al has earned my respect and my vote.”

Supporter Renzo Silveri added, “We have to grow our city.  There’s no choice. Al has consistently supported development and investment in infrastructure.  Without these investments, we just won’t be sustainable.” 

Gardiner last week rolled out endorsements of his own including former MP Bob Wood, Former Ontario Environmental Commissioner  Gord Miller and businessman John Cutsey.

The election is next Monday, the 22nd.


Jeff Turl

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