Patty Culbert has withdrawn her intent to run for the Liberal nomination in Lunenburg West. Photo: Patty Culbert /Facebook
Patty Culbert announced on International Women’s Day that she wants to become the fifty-first woman elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature.
With incumbent Mark Furey announcing last month that he will not reoffer for the next election his position will become vacant once a new election is called.
“International Women’s Day is the perfect day to announce my intention to seek the Liberal nomination,” said Culbert.
“Only 50 women have previously been elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature, so there is certainly room for improved gender representation in Nova Scotia. Today I’m honoured to draw on the strength and wisdom of those women who have gone before me and take the first step toward becoming number 51.”
Culbert has an extensive background serving on various councils and advisory committees. The mother of three has served on the Lunenburg County Community Health Board, the Lunenburg County Community Alcohol Partnership, the Bridgewater Junior High school advisory council.
Upon hearing Furey’s plans to not reoffer, Culbert decided the time was right to run for office, “With all the work I’ve done in my past as soon as Furey’s announcement came out my family all said this was the next step for me.”
“Mark has built a solid foundation for our Party and communities, and now under Premier Rankin’s leadership, Lunenburg West is well-positioned for an inclusive economic recovery from the pandemic and ready to tackle other issues such as improved access to mental health services, increased supports for seniors and youth, and bold efforts to combat climate change,” said Culbert.
She knows it will be a struggle to differentiate herself from other candidates joining the Liberal ticket but she hopes her experience will do just that.
“The work I’ve done with the Lunenburg County Community Alcohol Partnership is really important work especially on the policy side of things and I want to be able to help people across the province.”
As no election has been called, Furey still represents the Lunenburg West riding with his announcement indicating he will stay on until an election is called.
