Lacombe-Ponoka MLA Ron Orr endorses UCP leadership candidate

A central Alberta MLA is offering his endorsement to Travis Toews’s campaign for leadership of the United Conservative Party.

Ron Orr, MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, and Minister of Culture and Status of Women, says Toews is a, “balanced conservative.”

“He balanced the budget through careful spending controls where needed which also allowed increasing budgets to important provincial ministries which Albertans care about,” said Orr, referring to Toews’s time as Minister of Finance.

“I’m pleased to have Ron – a strong voice for Albertans and the people of Lacombe-Ponoka – stand with me,” said Toews. “I’m humbled by and grateful for his support. I know the importance local MLAs have in their communities, and the people of his riding have a strong voice at the table.”