First candidate announced in race for Ward 4
Clifton – Market ward currently represented by mayoral candidate Brent Gallant
Another candidate has entered the ring for a seat on Summerside City Council, this time in Ward 4: Clifton – Market. Over the weekend Murray Morison announced his plans to run for council in the upcoming November election. Ward 4 is currently represented by councillor Brent Gallant. Last month Gallant announced he would run for mayor in the fall election, leaving Ward 4 up for grabs. Morison is the first to announce his candidacy in this ward. Morison lives at home with this wife Syril and their 7-year-old son Jyril Niño. “We are an active family at St. Paul’s Parrish and I have become an active member of the Knights of Columbus,” said Morison. Morison is the 29-year-old son of Steven Morison and Debbie Rioux. “My wife and I both work in this great community… and in my youth I was extremely active in volunteering at many events within Summerside and enjoyed helping others when I could.” He says he has an interest in seeing the city prosper. “We live in Ward 4 and when my son grows up I want him to be able to stay and live and work in Summerside as well. Like most, I would like to see the community continue to grow in a positive way.” Morison says he will bring his work ethic, determination and a fresh set of eyes to council if elected. “I’m here for the people and I’m here to get the job done. A couple of key things I want to work on include bus shelters for our city’s transit users and increased access to affordable housing.” He says he plans to donate a portion of the councillor’s salary to community organizations. “Most importantly, I’m here for the people, to listen and bring forth their concerns and issues. I’m a strong believer in community as I’ve spent many days at Generation XX… I look forward to meeting and talking more with the fine people of Ward 4 in the coming months.”