Oliver Jacob is no stranger to local municipal politics, at age 20 in 2018, while still a university student, he was elected to Council in the Township of McNab-Braeside , serving one term before participating in a three-way Mayoral race four years later. Oliver placed second in the contest- 498 votes behind the eventual winner.
2022 was a busy year for Oliver Jacob and elections. In June of that year, he took his first crack at Provincial politics.
The last Provincial Election saw a busy ballot locally, with Oliver placing third of the seven names presented.
He sees voters’ concerns as being primarily meat-and-potato issues.
Not having a family doctor is a concern of many, says Oliver.
Fighting a premature election over protecting the Province from tariffs isn’t a “red herring”; we should always be working to support local business.
Oliver says, yes- he worries, but let’s keep it between the guard rails here.
Jacob says Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke voters have always picked candidates they believe can serve their best interests, and a twenty-two year Tory tradition was preceded by a Liberal hey-day.
And he believes when you strip personality from platitude, in your heart liberalism best expresses the values you hold too.
Oliver says given that Bonnie Crombie heads the team, Liberal support is finding a new buoyancy.
The Liberal candidate says it’s a short campaign- but look for his smiling face and attentive ear at your door.
Oliver says what’s important to Doug Ford doesn’t really resonate in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.
While he is grateful to stand as Liberal nominee in the Riding, as he is no longer a local elected official, and he doesn’t have to give up his job with the Town over the course of the campaign.
Oliver believes his activities demonstrate his commitment- and its a dedication he’d like to partner with you in sharing.
Your Liberal nominee in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke shares the ballot with (at this writing) Marshall Buchanan, NDP; Billy Denault, PC; and Anna Dolan, Green Party.
The Provincial Election is February 27th.
By Rick Stow
