Lethbridge East MLA upbeat about year to come

“There has been a lot of controversy over the carbon levy and yet Cavendish Farms still believes that Lethbridge is a good place to invest,” Fitzpatrick said. “This is the largest investment ever in the city and will equate to jobs over construction and operation.”

Another key factor to a prosperous city can be checked off the list for Fitzpatrick. She added the Green Trip announcement, which saw the government fund some new more environmentally-friendly buses, will assist in the elevation of current transportation options.

Other indicators of a successful year for the local MLA falls on the ability to address public concerns.

“Our office has good contacts with the ministries. We had a person come into our office and talk about the railway tracks going across Highway 3 and 30th Street. We contacted Transportation and Infrastructure about it, and within a week that pavement was being fixed,” Fitzpatrick said.

While her riding would like to put more money into health care and disability in the future, Fitzpatrick stressed her contentment with new provincial negotiations that will help to stay on budget while maintaining services.

“Minister Hoffman and a negotiating team worked with the Alberta Medical Association to hammer out a new contract for doctors. That deal cut the costs of physician fees and charges.”

Fitzpatrick closed by stating that she will approach 2017 with a “glass-half-full” mantra and continue to address public concern and invest in infrastructure and job creation.

by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs - (@morrittjacobs on Twitter)

Lethbridge East MLA upbeat about year to come

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