Chatenay Wins by
Acclamation
(October 26, 2004 - FFJ) For the first
time since 1998, a Canadian Wheat Board election in District 2 will not be
necessary. Jim Chatenay, incumbent director, was declared elected by
acclamation.
"It's a show of approval," said Chatenay from his home in
Alberta. "The voters in my district are pleased with my mandate
for an open market, and I take this as a sign to continue fighting for
change."
This is the first time the CWB has elected a director by acclamation
since the farmer director elections began in 1998. This show of
support brings renewed hope to Open Market supporters that change is
indeed possible.
"We could not be more pleased with the results," said Colleen
Bianchi of Canadian Farmers for Justice. "Mr. Chatenay has
maintained the same philosophy he had when he was first elected, and I
think the voters in District 2 are appreciative of that kind of
integrity."
Jim Chatenay was first elected to the CWB Board of Directors in
1998. He ran on a platform of Open Market and has remained steadfast
in that desire since.
"I just have to to say 'thank you' to the voters of District
2. They have given me a huge responsibility, and I will continue to
fight for the changes they have expressed," said Chatenay. |
