Shuswap Your Classified Connection / Vol. 24 No. 20 Friday, May 17, 2013
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Election: Sicamous businessman defies pre-election predictions of a close race.
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The already celebratory air erupted with cheers and laughter Tuesday night around 9:30 as it became clear that Liberal Greg Kyllo was the Shuswap’s new MLA with 48.05 per cent of the vote. In the unofficial count with all 166 polls reporting, Kyllo captured 11,342 votes followed by NDP Steve Gunner with 6,972 votes (29.53 per cent) and Conservative Tom Birch with 3,045 votes (12.90 per cent). Green candidate Chris George claimed 9.26 per cent of the vote with 2,186 votes and Johanna Zalcik of the Advocational Party took 62 votes (0.26 per cent). Out of 40,400 eligible voters in the Shuswap, 23,607 or 58.43 per cent went to the polls – substantially higher than the provincial turnout which was 52 per cent, said Shuswap District Electoral Officer Ian Watt. Both Kyllo and the Liberal Party defied pre-election polls that had the NDP forming the next government. “I am looking forward to working in government, not opposition,” he said after several congratulatory hugs with ecstatic supporters.
Kyllo’s campaign office was infused with a party atmosphere less than an hour after the polls closed, when the Liberals were already leading in 46 polls. Supporters were gathered around a TV set, reacting to results with loud cheers and laughter. In a quieter corner, Kyllo described himself as being cautiously optimistic. He credited his campaign team for the win, saying no one person could have done it alone. “I am absolutely humbled by the number of volunteers who have come forward,” he said. Beyond the short break, Kyllo says learning the ropes and creating jobs will be priorities. “Only with a strong economy can you have the dollars to adequately fund needed social programs,” he said. With the youngest of four daughters now 18, and his Sicamous businesses in good hands, Kyllo said the time is right for moving into the new challenges a political career will offer. “I have extremely big shoes to fill and lots to learn,” he said. “And I’m up for the challenge.” The big shoes belong to outgoing MLA George Abbott who held the post for 17 years and has provided the new MLA with invalu-
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n Greg Kyllo, with the BC Liberals, is all smiles as he watches the results of the provincial election roll in – results which indicated the Liberals netted a majority in the legislature with 50 seats, the NDP with 33, while the Greens nabbed one and an independent took one seat. The BC Conservatives did win a seat. able advice and support, Kyllo says. Also playing a supporting role, a delighted fundraising manager Mel Arnold, said the Liberal win
will “keep B.C.’s economy moving forward.” Kyllo will move into the political arena with strong family support as well. “I am extremely proud of
him, he worked hard and I am excited we can carry on this journey together,” said wife Georgina, who noted See Close on page 2
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