CHATHAM-KENT-LEAMINGTON CANDIDATES
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DAN GELINAS – NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY
DAVE EPP – CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADA
Dave Epp is a third generation Leamington farmer with a Bachelor of Theology, whose farm grows processing vegetables and cash crops, and describes himself as a common sense conservative.
Dave has been active in agricultural, community and sports organizations his entire life growing up in the Essex Kent area. He is a former single engine pilot who enjoys fastball, hockey and golf; and loves a good choir. Dave and his wife of 35 years, Charlene, have four daughters.
Prior to his election as Member of Parliament for Chatham-Kent—Leamington in 2019, Dave’s experience has also included being Ontario/Quebec Regional Representative for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank; a member of the Municipal Committee of Adjustment, Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council; Leamington Flyers Hockey Club Board of Directors, as well as having served as Chairman of Agricorp, Ontario Process Vegetable Growers, and Ontario Tomato Research Institute.
GREG HETHERINGTON – LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA
Greg was born and raised on a farm in our community. After working on the family farm for over two decades, Greg started his professional broadcasting career in 1986 at CFCO, and later joined CKSY Radio in 1988 where he hosted the morning show for over 20 years.
In October 2009, Greg started the first ever radio station in Wallaceburg ON, CKXS RADIO, serving Chatham Kent.
Hosting various events, and fundraisers, he has broadcast at over 1000 locations in CK and around the world including the Olympic Games and from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
A passion for helping his community, and non-profit organizations, Greg has emceed and donated his time at more than 1000 charity events.
In his work to support his local community he has organized fundraisers and chaired various boards for events like the Cancer Society Relay for Life , the United Way CK campaign and even helped raise over a million dollars to attract doctors to Chatham Kent. Greg and his wife Kelly chaired the Festival of Giving 2012-14 and raised over a million dollars for the Food Banks of Chatham Kent, and the Children’s Treatment Centre of CK.
Greg has lived in Chatham Kent his entire life, and is married to Kelly, with two kids, Maxx and Madison.
LIZ VALLEE – PEOPLE’S PARTY OF CANADA
MARK VERCOUTEREN – GREEN PARTY OF CANADA
Mark is an experienced campaigner with a love for his communities. Having run for the Green Party of Ontario 3 times previously, as well as for the Green Party of Canada in 2015 and 2019, he brings a high level of experience to present Green ideas to the people of Chatham-Kent-Leamington.
Mark looks forward to discussing with residents over the coming weeks on building a strong, sustainable, and compassionate community.