The Federal election is fast approaching and over the next few days CKDR News will be taking a close look at all of the candidates in the Kenora riding.
Today we feature Green Party candidate Kirsi Ralko.
Ralko grew up in Thunder Bay, went to law school in Winnipeg and now practices in Kenora.
She says being on Kenora City Council has been the spring board into federal politics.
“My experience on City Council has led me to want to impact real change in ways that we simply cant as council. That’s the big motivator behind my federal campaign”.
The lawyer and local business owner says the Green Party is more than just about the environment.
“Taking drastic action on climate change is certainly our main message, but it’s not the only one; we’re not a single-issue party. We’re cognizant of the economy, we want students to go to school for free, we want everyone to earn a living wage and we want affordable housing.”
Ralko says her goal as the Green Party candidate is to get the vote of the younger generation out.
“I think that our message really resonates with younger voters so certainly that’s a key demographic for me. Part of my messaging is (that) there are more than two parties to vote for in this campaign. If you’re tired of the status quo, the Green Party is a legitimate and viable alternative.”
