Bradley Gibson nominated as provincial candidate by Whitby-Oshawa Green Party

Whitby — February 8, 2011–The Whitby-Oshawa Green Party riding association is excited to announce that Bradley Gibson has been selected as our provincial candidate. He was confirmed at a nomination meeting that took place on January 27th at the Whitby Central Library. “I am very excited by the challenge of representing the Green Party of Ontario’s unique vision in the next election,” said Gibson. “There is so much more we could be doing to make our community more enjoyable, prosperous, and sustainable.”

Gibson will run in the provincial election, which will take place on Oct. 6, 2011. He will run under the leadership of Mike Schreiner, who was elected as party leader in 2009. The Greens are poised to challenge for seats in many ridings, and provide a viable alternative for fiscally conservative voters with a social and environmental conscience.

“Bradley makes another great addition to the green team,” said Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner. “I am pleased that someone so committed to working in his community has been nominated to represent the Green Party in the riding of Whitby-Oshawa.”

Gibson will be the face of the Green Party in Whitby-Oshawa, alongside federal candidate Rebecca Harrison. “I am excited to work with Brad to represent residents in Whitby-Oshawa,” said Harrison. “Brad’s enthusiasm and dedication will be an asset not only to our team but to the rest of our community.”

“My desire is to be a part of a responsible, sustainable government that will leave a lasting legacy,” said Gibson, “a government whose policies match the needs of humans with the needs of the environment, creating a positive lasting change for our children and their children.”

[Attached photo: Federal candidate Rebecca Harrison, Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner, and provincial candidate Bradley Gibson]

Contact Information:

Chris White President/CEO
Whitby-Oshawa Green Party Riding Association
chris@whitbyoshawagreens.ca
c: 905-621-0116
 

Biography

Bradley Gibson was born and raised in Trenton, in the Quinte region of Ontario. His father is a well-known Quinte region journalist while his mother dedicated her time to charity work and advocating for social justice. It was through their example that he developed his desire to affect positive change in his community. The common thread in Bradley’s careers and volunteer work has been advocating for other people’s needs.

Bradley and his wife Monique have lived together in Durham for almost twenty years, and settled in Whitby 9 years ago, where they found a home to raise their family. He began his career in youth ministry, were he worked for the better part of 10 years, before going back to school to get his degree as a Child & Youth Worker. He currently works in the York Region District School Board as a CYW, and for the last 6 years he has been the chairperson for his daughter’s School Community Council (SCC).

Bradley has participated in many community initiatives including the Community Service Offenders program, Big Brothers & Sisters, Apple House Woman’s Shelter (now YWCA), World Vision, H.O.T.T. Music Festival, Aboriginal Awareness Day, The FAITH Project, and various youth groups. He also coaches at his school where he finds much joy in their success on and off the field of play.

Bradley Gibson will be a strong voice and advocate for the citizens of Whitby-Oshawa. He will stand for the values of social justice, community, and sustainability that are core principles of the Green Party of Ontario.