ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Tory MHA for Cape St. Francis Kevin Parsons says he will be on the ballot in the coming provincial election, after turning down a bid to seek the federal Conservative nomination in St. John’s East.
Parsons says he was in talks to be the Conservative Party of Canada nominee in St. John’s East (currently held by Liberal Nick Whalen), but decided to stay in Newfoundland and Labrador to be with his young grandchildren.
“At this time in my life, I’ll be 58 years old this year, I got two young little grandchildren that live right next door to me that mean a lot to me,” said Parsons.
“I’d like to be here in Newfoundland to watch them grow up. I enjoy the work I’m doing right now and I hope the people in the area will continue to support me.”
The provincial Progressive Conservative Party has yet to open nominations in the district, nor have the Liberals or New Democratic Party.
The former mayor of Flatrock, Parsons was first elected to the House of Assembly in 2008.
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