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Representative Democracy
We had representative democracy in Canada at one time. It has since been replaced with party discipline, message control, and a severe lack of cooperation in our legislatures.
It's time that local citizen's concerns were the top priority of MPPs again.
As your MPP, I will not only put the Bruce-Grey region first, but I will work for the reforms that are needed to limit party control of representatives in the legislature.
Smarter Regulations
Size matters. The current "one size fits all" approach to regulations around agriculture, food, and small business, is killing the jobs and creativity in Bruce-Grey as well as other rural areas of Ontario.
As your MPP I will fight for regulatory reform that recognizes the different needs and limitations of small scale enterprises.
Getting it Right on Energy Supply
The current conflicts over electricity supply in Ontario can be solved through the right mix of energy conservation, decentralization of energy supply, and local ownership and control over infrastructure.
As MPP I will work to build bridges between the warring factions on energy supply.
This will mean reforming the Green Energy Act, upgrading the Ontario power grid, and creating new opportunities for communities to profit from energy production.
Making Bruce-Grey Work
There is much talk lately about regional cooperation in Bruce-Grey. This is very positive, but needs to go further.
Our current municipal system pits local municipalities against each other in competition for tax assessments and cost savings.
Significant municipal reform is needed at the county level to ensure that region-wide concerns are dealt with from a regional perspective.
This is key to asserting our influence in key issues of importance to Bruce-Grey citizens.
As MPP, I will work will the provincial and municipal governments to achieve these critical reforms.
Local Challenges, Local Opportunities
Bruce-Grey is facing significant challenges in the coming years due to global economics, energy supply, and unique rural issues.
Underlying these challenges are new opportunities for progress, but we need a regional vision that goes beyond recent economic thinking.
To create opportunities for the future, we need to start with our traditional strengths.
As your MPP I will help lead the Bruce-Grey region to a bright future based on true quality of life.
"Taking Responsibility": Core Values
In these challenging times, we need to again recognize the core values that brought prosperity to this last frontier of settlement in southern Ontario. Once known as “The Queen’s Bush” or “The Saugeen Territories”, this place we call Bruce-Grey is home to citizens with the resilience, endurance, and perseverance to find new opportunity in the face of difficulty. This requires a recognition of our personal and community responsibilities in the following 7 areas.
Sounding Off
Owen Sound Sun Times: Jolley Free to Speak His Mind
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 29, 2011 at 11:23 0 Comments 0 Likes
By Rob Gowan
Shane Jolley says breaking his ties with the Green Party and becoming an independent was a tough decision, but it was something he had to do for himself and for the people of Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound.
The owner of Jolley's Alternative Wheels in downtown Owen Sound, who has been affiliated with the Greens in the past and has had some success with them on election day, decided in the spring he would run independent in the Oct. 6 election.
"It was a tough, tough decision but I had to take a stand on the issue of representative democracy," Jolley said in a recent interview. "We have to get back to representatives that actually talk to citizens and are committed to representing the constituent's views over and above the party views."
Jolley, who is originally from Meaford but now calls Owen Sound home, said his campaign theme, which is "taking responsibility" also ties in with his decision to go independent.
"It is time that we took more…
Continue Bayshore Broadcasting: Independent Responsibility
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 29, 2011 at 11:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thursday, September 15, 2011
by James Greensmith
Bruce Grey Owen Sound Independent Candidate Shane Jolley is taking matters into his own hands.
After a few campaigns with the Green Party, Jolley is running as an independent with his "Taking Responsibility" platform.
At Tuesday's all-candidates debate in Meaford, Jolley outlined some of his priorities for the upcoming provincial election.
Jolley feels he needs to take a stand on the issue of representative democracy.
He says citizens should be the one's dictating what is being done at Queen's Park, rather than politicians dictating what the public should do.
Jolley says his "Taking Responsibility" message can be seen throughout his campaign...since he's not using any public tax dollars during his run, and is cutting down on election…
Continue Podcast: "Soundbitification" of Political Discourse
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 26, 2011 at 11:12 0 Comments 0 Likes
In this fifth podcast, Ryan Wiseman speaks to Shane Jolley about the "soundbitification" of political discourse and the lack of intelligent engagement on important issues with voters.
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OSCVI Debate
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 22, 2011 at 16:30 0 Comments 0 Likes
Shane Jolley at the All Candidates' Debate at OSCVI on Wednesday, September 21st:
Full audio coverage of the debate below:
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Ontario Today Interview - September 13th
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 14, 2011 at 16:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Taking Responsibility: Starting Off Right
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 12, 2011 at 21:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thank you to all who attended the launch of my "Taking Responsibility" campaign on Saturday. For those who missed it I made two important announcements about the conduct of the campaign.
After the October 6th election I want to look back and say, "We started off right". This means that my campaign will take responsibility for public tax dollars, and will not accept the 15% government subsidy. Our campaign will be funded completely by individual donations from supporters.
Our decision to be fiscally responsible means that we need your financial support more than ever. If you believe that Bruce-Grey needs a free and independent voice, then please donate today. We are currently raising funds to cover our postcard mailing.
I have also decided not to participate in the "sign contest" that is disrespectful of voters' intelligence and litters the countryside. Our campaign will put up a limited…
Continue Podcast: "Taking Responsibility" As A Candidate
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 12, 2011 at 13:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
In this fourth podcast, Ryan Wiseman speaks to Shane Jolley about what "Taking Responsibility" means for how a candidate should behave during an election campaign and how that should carry through after being elected.
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Podcast: Core Values
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 12, 2011 at 13:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
In this third podcast, Ryan Wiseman speaks to Shane Jolley about the seven core values towards personal and community responsibility that form the basis of his "Taking Responsibility" campaign.
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"Taking Responsibility" Campaign Launch
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 12, 2011 at 8:05 0 Comments 1 Like
Podcast: Energy Supply
Posted by Geoffrey Ready on September 5, 2011 at 20:00 0 Comments 1 Like
In this second podcast, Ryan Wiseman speaks to Shane Jolley about the need to secure Ontario's energy supply and current controversial issues surrounding it.
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About Shane
I was born and raised in Meaford, Ontario and have spent most of my life in the Saugeen (Bruce-Grey) region.
I am married to Dianne Jolley, native of Ravenna, and we have three teenage daughters and one feisty hunting dog.
I strongly believe in the value of community based economics. Through the LocalMotive Project I am working with other community minded individuals to help empower citizens at the municipal and regional level to exercise more control over their health, economy and future.
I am currently a director of the National Farmers' Union Grey Local, and have served my community as a volunteer in a number of different capacities.
I am owner and head grease monkey at Jolley's Alternative Wheels.
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