An independent candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for the Abbotsford West riding in the provincial election this fall.
The website for James Davison describes him as an “award-winning business owner/operator with meticulous standards and a solid reputation for excellence.”
“He is dedicated to making a positive impact within his community, government and country. With unwavering integrity and grit, James stands for children, defends human rights and spearheads initiatives to create lasting change,” the website sate.
“He’s prepared to do what it takes to protect our future generations and build a brighter, more transparent Canada.”
The website states that Davison supports small businesses, medical professionals and farmers, and is opposed to the “safe supply” of illicit drugs and the SOGI (sexual orientation and gender identity) 123 resource in schools.
“We want everyone to feel welcomed, regardless of their sexual preference; however, the sexualization of children within the classroom and school grounds is never appropriate,” he says.
“Re-electing the same people who allowed this to happen will only enable the situation to worsen.”
Davison is the leader and founder of Stand United, which opposed provincial health orders – including vaccine passports and gathering restrictions – during the pandemic.
The organization says it wants to hold news media accountable and demand “fair reporting, unbiased news and to stop pushing their sponsors and board members’ agendas.”
Stand United also states it wants to also hold accountable governments, including public health officers, MLAs and premiers, and that they believe in standing up for the “rights and freedoms” of Canadians.
“We’ve witnessed the devastating impacts of lockdowns, business closures and divisive policies that have eroded our rights and freedoms,” Davison says.
“The actions taken in the name of public health have done far more harm than good, destroying livelihoods and communities.”
Davison says on his election website that the health-care system must remain independent from “political interference” and that the legalization of small quantities of hard drugs is “deeply troubling” and there should instead be a focus on rehabilitation and support.
The provincial election takes place Oct. 19.
Also running in the Abbotsford West riding are Korky Neufeld (Conservatives) and Graeme Hutchison (NDP).
Mike de Jong, the current MLA for the riding, announced in February that he is retiring from provincial politics. In April he announced that he is seeking the federal Conservative nomination for the Abbotsford-South Langley riding being vacated by retiring long-time MP Ed Fast.
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