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Dennis Valenta seeks federal seat
Cheryl Heath
QM Agency
li)ennis Valenta is ready to run.
alenta, a Clinton -based truck
driver and property owner, is entering
his fourth foray into the political realm
since 2006, after considering not
running again following his last
unsuccessful election bid.
Ultimately, Valenta opted to again
run after realizing the support for his
platform, which is largely focused on
divorce law reform, has a fan base in
Huron -Bruce.
"I am seeing more support this time
around," says the St. Jacobs, Ont.
Native of the riding, which he has
called home since 1992.
Valenta says the challenge as an
independent is getting his message
out across the expansive riding while
continuing to meet his responsibilities,
which include a five-day per week
commitment to the road as a truck
driver.
"It is frustrating that I can't collect
funds the way political parties do,"
says Valenta, who adds that is why he
focusing his campaign efforts this time
around on new strategies, including
'1'V commercials set to air on the A
Channel in the coming weeks.
"Independents are treated
differently with election rules," says
Valenta. "I think one of the reasons
they do that is to keep independents
out:'
Dennis Valenta, of Clinton, is hoping to
unseat Huron -Bruce's Conservative MP
Ben Lobb in the May 2 election.
But, says Valenta, his desire to see a
change to divorce laws is a driving
force in his decision to run.
"People say I'm a one -issue
candidate. It's one issue but it effects
so many thinks P. especially when you
are talking about the family." says
Valenta, who says the fallout from a
divorce impacts everything from the
health-care system to education.
"Divorce is a strain on the economy
P. a strain of healthcare," he says. "It's a
snowball effect."
Hensall Community Focus Group
Are you part of the surrounding communities of Hensall?
Do you have ideas about what programs and services are
needed to improve your community?
Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre
wants to hear from YOU...
As part of Ontario's Community Health Week, we are
holding a Focus Group in order to gain valuable input as
to the needs of the community. Service clubs, community
agencies and all citizens are welcome to attend.
Date: Tuesday April 26th, 2011
Time: 7 pm
Where: Hensall United Church
"We Can Help"
RSVP to Nichele Steenbeek, Community Health Worker at
519-262-3459 or nsteenbeek@gbchc.com
Refreshments will be provided
'!hough divorce law reform is
the campaign's focus, Valenta
says there are other issues that
have drawn his interest in the
past few weeks, including a
recent court ruling that found
the Conservative party in
contempt.
"Contempt of Parliament is
contempt for the taxpayer as far
as I'ni concerned. They should
be punished for that," says
Valenta, who believes the
Conservatives should be held
accountable. 'though, he adds,
it is unfortunate an election is
now being forced upon the
electorate when it would've
made more sense to allow the
party to serve until 2012.
As for the campaign front,
says Valenta, it seems ironic the
federal Liberal party is pointing
fingers with regard to the
Conservatives' decision to
purchase military planes when
it wasn't so long ago the
Liberals campaigned on a
platform that questioned then
Progressive Conservative
government's decision to
purchase $5 billion worth of
military helicopters — a
contract the Liberals cancelled,
at an approximate $500 million
cost, once elected.
"There has to be a way to stop
that kind of thing," he says. "We
have to rein in spending 1 it is
not sustainable."
Still, acknowledges Valenta,
"1 am running mostly about my
desire to change the divorce
laws."
Those familiar with the
Valenta campaign will recall he
operated a non-profit parental
rights' office, known a Daddy
Loves You Too (DLYI') for about
a year, but those efforts have
since evolved into an online
entity, www.theeactivist.com.
"Ultimately, I believe I am
the only one that can be the
voice for the people because 1
don't have to abide by the party
line," says Valenta.
Those seeking more
information on Valenta, who is
a father of four and rental
property owner, are encouraged
to call him at (519) 606-5043
e-mail him via dljank@
theeactivist.com or visit the
web site, www.theeactivist.
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