BC Libertarians (1): Alex Joehl

Four candidates are carrying the Libertarian banner in British Columbia (B.C.) this election. B.C. Libertarian Party (BCLP) leader Alex Joehl is running in Langley-Abbotsford. 

Who's running in Langley-Abbotsford | Abbotsford News | Matthew Claxton:

Alex Joehl.

October 18, 2024 -"Alex Joehl

Running with the BC Libertarians

• Candidate’s age: 42
• What neighbourhood of Langley/Aldergrove/Abbotsford do you live in? Murrayville
• How many years have you lived in Langley or Abbotsford? Nine years
• Have you held political office in past? No
• Profession: Meat department manager at a grocery store

"I’ve lived and worked in Langley since 2015 with my wife and son. Being one of the only Langley-Abbotsford candidate that actually lives in this riding’s boundaries, I know the challenges it faces. Population growth has put upward pressure on housing prices and our hospitals in Langley and Abbotsford struggle to keep up with demand.

"Libertarian principles are ingrained in us before pre-school – Don’t hurt people, don’t take their stuff. I have made it my goal to educate people about our philosophy every opportunity I get, running for MLA twice, MP three times, as well as in local elections.

"I’m proud to be leader of the BC Libertarian Party, who have been advocating for lower taxes, more choice, and real freedom since 1986....

"Langley has long been an attractive destination for its combination of rural areas and a modest urban centre. SkyTrain is coming and with it will bring a spike in demand to the surrounding area. We’ll need more housing, and fast.... Victoria can help Langley by revisiting the Residential Tenancy Act and making it more attractive to build rental housing and be a landlord. There are also layers of requirements that add to the cost of building homes, like the Energy Step Code, which must be paused. Non-arable land within the ALR [Agricultural Land Reserve] should be released.... 

"[W]hat about those also struggling with addiction? The war on drugs has failed. People should have the opportunity to purchase drugs from reputable businesses, instead of ... toxic street drugs.

"We’ll need to upgrade medical service immediately – Access to a waiting line is not health care. B.C. needs to allow residents to get the best care they can obtain, even if that’s outside the public system. Yes, more doctors and nurses is a no-brainer, but how will we fund it? By cutting the bureaucracy.... Germany has the same doctors per capita as Canada, but less than one-tenth of the administrators."

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