ELECTION: Courtenay-Alberni candidates share their priorities in their own words

ELECTION: Courtenay-Alberni candidates share their priorities in their own words

Candidates respond to Nanaimo News Bulletin questionnaire

Seven candidates vying to represent the Courtenay-Alberni riding

The Courtenay-Alberni riding is large geographically, and its population has increased since the last election. The riding encompasses an area that includes Tofino to Lantzville to Courtenay. People in the region have traditionally voted for either the NDP or the Conservatives. The NDP’s Gord Johns has represented the riding for a decade and he’s hoping his track record will convince voters to send him to Ottawa once again. Despite winning in Co…