Press Release for Registration

For Immediate Release:


On Thursday August 5th, Jay Stapleton will register as Red River Ward's best candidate for City Council. Join Jay Stapleton at the front entrance to City Hall at 10am as he makes his first official step on the road to city council.

Widespread dissatisfaction with the current Thunder Bay City Council has sparked Thunder Bay native Jay Stapleton’s decision to run for city council. “Wake up, Shake up Thunder Bay” is Stapleton’s Campaign slogan. “The slogan suggests that people are ready for change, and that City Council needs a wake up call. Like everyone else, He’s shared in the city’s economic ups and downs and is passionate about meeting the needs of the people of Thunder Bay,” says Alex Boulet, one of Stapleton’s campaign coordinators.
“He understands contemporary issues around the environment and economics, he knows how to work hard- and how to have fun- in short, he’s a real person and that’s why he’s going to win”

“We need a City Council that does its homework, and one that holds contractors accountable to their quotes” says Stapleton. “Unchecked cost overruns and uninformed choices have cost our taxpayers unjustifiable amounts of money. More importantly, people feel unappreciated, wand unwelcome in the decision making process. The pursuit of ‘development at any cost’ has alienated our citizens and encouraged our youth to leave for greener pastures. We need City Councilors who can think critically and who account for people’s sense of wellbeing, well into the future”.

Stapleton will arrive at City Hall at 10am on the 5th and will remain at the entrance until 10:20 before registering.

To arrange an interview please contact:

Alexander Boulet
Campaign Coordinator
807 345 1644
aaboulet@lakeheadu.ca

Jay Stapleton
Candidate, City Council, Red River Ward
807 629 2412
jstaplet@lakeheadu.ca




Background:

Jay Stapleton was born and raised in Thunder Bay. He graduated from PACI, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lakehead University.
Jay is a computer technician turned organic vegetable farmer, and has worked at small businesses within Thunder Bay for most of his career – providing him the best education in the challenges of offering jobs and quality products and services in this city.
Other than work, Jay enjoys participating in the local arts community. He serves on the board of directors for Cambrian Players, with whom he is a frequent actor.