Supporters
organizations listed for identification purposes only
Elected Officials |
Labour supporters | Community Activists | Environmentalists
| Small Businesspeople
Rob Fleming
MLA, Victoria-Hillside
“Denise is a politician with tremendous knowledge, skills, integrity and passion for the key issues that concern our region. She will be an outstanding community advocate in Ottawa. Denise possesses a strong, articulate voice — her progressive perspective is much needed in the national debate about where our country is headed.”
Maurine Karagianis
MLA, Esquimalt-Metchosin
“Denise Savoie will make an outstanding Member of Parliament. Her experience on city council, inpartnership with her considerable knowledge and passion for environmental issues, are the kind of sensibilities we need in Ottawa."
Dean Fortin
Victoria City Councillor
"Denise is one of the most effective councillors in Victoria because she is extremely hard-working and passionate about the issues. She has been instrumental in bringing ‘Sustainable Development’ into everyday use in City Hall and we are now seeing results of that commitment in the Greenways program and the Dockside project."
Michael McEvoy
Chair, Greater Victoria School Board
"Denise Savoie’s passion and commitment span community and country. She combines a focus of purpose and an ease with people that make her effective in helping building a more just and fair
society. I recently watched with admiration as she brought together school, university, college, business and literacy groups to successfully establish Victoria as a "Learning City"; a model other centres in Canada are now looking to follow. I urge you to support Denise Savoie as our representative in the next Federal Election. She will make an outstanding, and bilingual, Member of Parliament.”
Laura Acton
former City of Victoria Councillor & former Media Executive
“Denise Savoie is the best candidate to represent the citizens of Victoria in
Ottawa. Her values and actions taken on community sustainability have served us well locally. We can count on her to be a strong voice in Ottawa”.
Bessie Ellis
former NDP Candidate & retired School Teacher
“I’m supporting Denise for MP. She’s got a proven track record of finding creative solutions to everyday problems.”
David Turner
former Mayor of Victoria & Federal NDP Candidate
“Denise Savoie is the ideal federal candidate for MP in Victoria. Her unique understanding of complex environmental and social issues combined with her political experience and knowledge of our city set her apart from all the other candidates and their parties. Elect a progressive New Democrat here as part of Jack Layton’s team.”
Charley Beresford
Trustee, Greater Victoria School Board
“Denise has an impressive track record of community service and strong leadership on issues that matter to local residents. I know she would represent Victoria well!”
Pam Madoff
Victoria City Councillor
“I’m endorsing Denise as the best person to represent us in Ottawa. No one will work harder on behalf of Victoria in the House of Commons!”
Gretchen Brewin
former Victoria Councillor, Mayor and MLA
“Denise will be an outstanding Member of Parliament just as she has been a spendid member of Victoria’s City Council. Her committment, dedication and tenaciousness in pursuit of the important issues in the House will be second to none. I know too that she will be a first rateconstituency member. Denise Savoie has my whole hearted endorement.”
Betty Stevens
Pres. Victoria Labour Council, member VCE executive
"I had heard of Denise Savoie’s integrity and how people respected her long before I knew and worked with her. I saw how she is clearly in support of union rights when she helped me send a message of
support to the 200 Walmart workers laid off in Jonquiere, Quebec. I admire her hard work to improve our environment."
Doug Sprenger
President, CUPE 951, UVic Office, Technical & Childcare
"I urge you to vote for Denise, for the nomination and then for MP. She is a long-time supporter of working people and students and is an advocate for public education as a basic human right and the key to a better future."
Sandra Giesbrecht
HEU member, Delegate to Victoria Labour Council
"Denise’s goal of unifying progressives is a key element of importance to those of us who have felt victimized as workers by the current government. We as NDP members have much in common with the Green Party’s goals and it’s time for everyone with concerns for the environment, human rights, healthcare and education to unite for the future."
Sal Ruffalo
Financial Secretary Transit Workers
"I have worked with Denise and she is strongly committed to
improving public transport in Victoria. She is dedicated to finding
ways to provide more and better service for our community."
Justin Schmid
President CUPE Local 374
“I’m impressed by Denise’s hard work, her dedication to the issues, and how she follows through on all she commits to. I strongly support her.”
Community Activists for Denise
Marge Reitsma-Street
Professor, Studies in Policy & Practice, UVic
"Denise takes care to talk with people and to study the evidence, whether it be reports on housing and poverty, or assessment of need for more public spaces and accessible community resource centres. Then she explores with diverse people and groups their perspectives on what is needed and possible. But, she goes beyond talking and research. With determination and care, Denise Savoie puts ideas into policy and practice, such as the regular funding for the innovative regional Housing Trust Fund that can lever more funds for affordable housing. Our region and Canadians would be well served with Denise as our MP in Ottawa."
Mavis DeGirolamo
Active community volunteer (retired teacher)
"I have worked with Denise, through City Council, on several multicultural projects. She shares a broad understanding of the issues related to ethnic diversity and racism. She is a strong community
advocate and I believe she will add yet another voice of vision to our Party caucus in Ottawa."
Betty Muller
Political activist and retired teacher
"Denise Savoie brings honesty, energy and experience unmatched
on the political scene. Victorians will be well-served in Ottawa
by her fluency in French and her dedication to environmental issues."
Shamus Reid
YND, volunteer, UVic student, student activist
"Denise’s commitment to uniting the issues which most spark
youth interest with those of the environmental and labour movements
are exactly what Victoria, and Parliament need in an MP."
Dr. Jannit Rabinovitch
Community activist
"Denise would bring vision and a depth of analysis much needed in Canada. I trust Denise to represent the best interests of Victorians and all Canadians in Ottawa in a fair and ethical manner, something
badly needed in today’s political climate."
Yvonne Farry
Saanich
"Denise, I know you will bring wisdom, discernment, balance
and sanity to a system that needs it."
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Sarah Webb
Community Activist and Volunteer
“Whether it was working together on Victoria’s greenways or city transportation initiatives, I’ve always found Denise to be innovative and knowledgable. She is dedicated to making positive change in the community. I look forward to her representing us in Ottawa later this year.”
Scott Hart
UVic Social Work Student
“Bringing a triple bottom line - consideration of social and environmental, in addition to just economic considerations in development - to every day use at Victoria City Hall, shows Denise is principled, and has the ability to convince others to move towards environmental stewardship. Young Victorians must look past the Green Party brand name and elect this accomplished environmentalist to represent us in Ottawa.”
Guy Dauncey
Author, Speaker, Editor of EcoNews
"Denise has provided very responsible, solid leadership in Victoria for over 15 years, first as a citizen advocate for cycling, transit and greenways, and then as a city councillor. I strongly recommend her as our MP in Ottawa."
Alistair Craighead
former Deputy Leader, Green Party of B.C. / former Victoria City Councillor
"Denise Savoie has very effectively represented social, economic and
environmentally progressive values for two terms on Victoria City
Council. I sincerely believe that she is the only candidate who can carry these values to the federal level in 2006. She has my support."
Paul Senez
Past President, Sierra Club of Canada
"Principled…Dedicated…Passionate. Ottawa needs a person
like Denise. And we need Denise in Ottawa to advance our issues
and concerns. I’ve known Denise for more than a decade, since her days with the Greater Victoria Environmental Network. She’s always impressed me and others with her understanding and command of the issues.Because of her skills, experience and passion, I’m confident that Denise will be a great advocate for Victoria in Ottawa and a wonderful asset to the Federal NDP."
Todd Litman
Executive director, Victoria Transport Policy Insitute
"I have worked with Denise on a number of projects and have been impressed with her ability - both as a leader and as a listener. These have earned her widespread support and respect in the community."
Donna Morton
Founder/Exec. director
Centre for Integral Economics
"Denise Savoie is a National-level talent; she has a proven track record for uniting diverse perspectives and has worked vigilantly in City Hall to make Victoria a more equitable and greener City. Through projects like the Dockside Denise led has put Victoria on the global stage of best practice, once again demonstrating that she has both the vision to build a 21st Century economy and the hands on skills to make it happen."
John Luton
Cycling & walking advocate
"Denise moved cycling, walking and sustainable transportation to the top of the city’s agenda. I know she’ll be working to make Ottawa a partner in making Victoria a more liveable city."
James Skwarok
a.k.a. “Mr. Floatie”
“Denise Savoie has always been a leading voice in the “movement” for sewage treatment. On the CRD, Victoria Council, and in our community, Denise has pressed for action, not talk, on getting a sewage treatment facility for Victoria.
In this election, Denise is the “Number 1″ choice for voters who are concerned about dumping raw sewage in the ocean. Denise is the candidate with the experience and credibility to get this job done on our behalf.
On January 23, let’s “flush” the Liberals and elect an environmental champion who will clean up the mess in Ottawa, as well as the mess in Juan de Fuca Strait!”
Small Business people for Denise
Kylee Weber
Owner, Suasion Clothing Store
"Denise will make an terrific MP to represent us in Ottawa. Her help and understanding as we started our new business made all the difference. She really cares about improving the environment, the economy, and social issues."
Bryan Skinner
Arts Administrator, Filmmaker and Musician
“I met Denise during the last municipal campaign as a fellow VCE candidate. I was struck by her ability to work so effectively with diverse groups while maintaining her core positions, her personable demeanour, and her principled decision-making. I heartily endorse her candidacy, as I know Denise has a real appreciation for the work of the Arts Community. I also know Denise will build a great team to deliver a victory for the NDP in Victoria in the coming federal election."
David Rand
Shopkeeper/owner
The English Sweet Shop, 738 Yates Street
"I think it’s finally time to have someone in Ottawa who knows the real social issues in Victoria. Municipal experience becomes the Federal voice!"
James Nadeau & Mike Raymer
Owners of The Spiral Café
"Denise is an excellent resource to our community. Her dedication to help revitalize a unique neighborhood, often described as ‘in Transition’, has been admirable. As business owners our encounters with Ms. Savoie have been extremely positive. Clearly, she understands that a healthy entrepreneurial sector helps keep communities thriving by providing neighborhood meeting places, local jobs and the sense of community that results from these things.
She has personally helped us to navigate our way through issues that could have been detrimental to our business & helped us achieve a desirable outcome.
In short, as Victoria West business owners and community members we fully support Denise in her current endeavors."
Nitya Harris
Professional Engineer
“I have worked with Denise on many projects and have found that she gets the job done. Her vision leads the way and her determination finishes the job. Denise has the unique ability to understand technical concepts and details and then is able to communicate these on a human level so that everybody understands. She is a master communicator and organizer.”