She admits she is enjoying a return to the campaign trail after being out of the political spotlight since 2018.
Former St. Thomas mayor Heather Jackson says with a 28-day campaign window, things are moving much quicker than during the municipal election periods.
Jackson, the Liberal candidate in Elgin-Middlesex-London, says the impact of the pandemic on students is a concern she is hearing from constituents.
She officially opened her campaign office Friday in the former Midtown Tavern at 701 Talbot Street.
Burnout of healthcare workers during the pandemic is another issue Jackson is made aware of as she campaigns.
With an aging population, Jackson says the quality of long-term care is becoming an increasingly important campaign issue.
More so in light of the devastating impact of the pandemic on both residents and staff in long-term care facilities and retirement homes.
The other candidates running in Elgin-Middlesex-London are Rob Flack, PC Party; Andy Kroeker, NDP; Matt Millar, New Blue Ontario Party; Brigitte Belton, Ontario Party and Amanda Stark, Green Party.
Written by Ian McCallum
