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LEAH McCULLOCH: I believe firmly that this party is the only chance BC has for honest, righteous government and I look forward to watching it all unfold


Tonight, comes word from Leah McCulloch, who was a candidate for the BC Conservative Party in the 2017 provincial election, in the riding of Courtenay-Comox – someone many were hoping would consider running to become leader of the Conservatives.
 
2017 Courtenay-Comox BC Conservative candidate Leah McCulloch
As one of only 10 candidates the party ran last May, McCulloch garnered a respectable 2,061 votes.  Asked why she ran for public office for the very first time she said she decided to run because she was sick of watching what Christy Clark’s BC Liberals were doing to the province.
 
And as to criticism she cost the BC Liberals the riding? 

“They think they would have won the riding if there hadn’t been a Conservative candidate on the ballot. They’re probably right, but they have only themselves to blame, not me”, she stated.

“I have no regrets. I ran because I wanted to hold the Liberals accountable and now that’s exactly what’s happening”, she continued

For someone who did not believe that the government was being accountable to the people of BC, and particularly in her own riding, she ran for the right reasons – and she did it on her own dime as the party did not have the financial resources to support candidates last time out.

That however will change, and that is a story for another day.  Here’s Leah’s message, first to me, followed by her message to all supporters:

Hi Alan!

Well...at long last the answer.  Below is the message I just sent out to all my supporters.  No, I won't be running (see below) but I have a lot to say!!!!  If you feel like connecting please let me know.

Thanks!
Leah





Hello Everyone.

As you may know the BC Conservative Party is beginning a leadership race which will conclude in Feb 2019.

Many of you are asking me whether I will be running for the leadership of this provincial party.  I have thought very carefully and prayerfully about this for the last year and a half.  

It was my intention to run.  

It has been deep on my heart and conscience all this time, but it was the Lord who brought me into politics for His purpose, and I was waiting on confirmation and leading.  This week in prayer God very clearly told me that this is not for me, and He is raising up someone else for this position.

Honestly, I am sad and relieved at the same time.  I am well aware of the important work that needs to be done. However, He has given me another task I need to do starting immediately which I am very excited about!


I stand 100% with the BC Conservative party, I believe firmly that this party is the only chance BC has for honest, righteous government and I look forward to watching it all unfold. 


The many things He spoke to me during the campaign and after gave me an understanding that it is URGENT that the BC Conservatives regroup and rebuild under a new leader.  That, indeed, the future of our province and country are at stake. 

It will take a person of great courage and integrity...if you know someone tell them to step up!!!

I will support the new leader in any way I can.  

God bless you all; thank you for all you are doing.

Leah McCulloch
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