Fred Hacker Endorses Gord McKay for Mayor

I was deeply honoured to have Fred Hacker introduce me at my recent campaign rally. Being endorsed by Fred is a significant boost for my bid for re-election. Below is a copy of the media release, including some of Fred's remarks, as well as video of his speech in its entirety.

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When long time Midland resident, lawyer, and community leader Fred Hacker speaks, people listen. And what the large crowd attending Mayor Gord McKay's re-election campaign rally on Thursday heard was a strong endorsement of their candidate. "The candidate in whom I’m placing my trust for guiding the community over the next four years is Gord McKay," stated Mr. Hacker.

He encouraged the citizens of Midland to ask themselves four questions as they make their decision on who to vote for:

1. Which of the candidates for mayor is best equipped to provide solid, intelligent, consistent and reliable leadership?


2. Which of the candidates for mayor would I want to have at the table when serious negotiations were ongoing with respect to the future of this community?


3. Which of the candidates for mayor would I want to be speaking on behalf of our community?


4. Which of the candidates for mayor is best suited to deal with the issues that we haven't even thought about yet?

For each of these questions, he responded, "Gord McKay".

"Having the support of such an influential community leader is a distinct honour," said Mayor McKay, commenting that he and Fred Hacker have been friends for many years. In his speech to supporters at the rally, he emphasized the importance of listening and collaboration, not only on Town Council, but with members of the community as well. "If I'm re-elected, ongoing interaction and exchange of ideas will be the way the town does business," noted the mayor.