Mike Nagy
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Mike Nagy is the federal Green Party candidate for the Guelph electoral district (riding) in Ontario.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Hamilton in 1961, Mike earned his BA in Geography and Political Science at McMaster University. Following graduation, Mike pursued a career in business and has worked in Sales/Marketing and Management. He is currently employed with an engineering consulting firm for the safety and risk management industry and power generation sector.
Mike's link to Guelph goes far back as his mother was born and raised here while his grandfather worked at the Guelph Mercury. Mike's platform includes enhancing its historical and contemporary contribution to the region.
In the 2004 federal election (38th General Election), Mike received 7.35% of the vote in 3866 of 53850 votes cast.
In the last federal election (39th General Election, 2006), Mike received 8.7% of the vote in 5376 of 61635 votes cast.
[edit] Politics and positions
- Mike and the Green Party have stated that they support same-sex marriage".
- He claims to be passionate about water issues and has been involved with several groups working on water issues, including water quality and water privatization.
- He seems concerned with the participation in Canadian elections.
- Supports tax-incentives for day cares.
- Supports cutting GST on "healthy things", while increasing GST on others.
- Proposes increased taxes on gasoline for the oil industry, not consumers.
- Advocates reform in Canada's trade policies.
- Plans to reduce tuition.
- Environmental policy called "holistic", plans to address sustainability and deep ecology.
- Hopes to modify environmentally unfriendly jobs.
[edit] References
- ^ Guelph Federal Green Party Candidate - Mike Nagy. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ GGuelph GPC Ridings - Mike Nagy. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ CTV 2006 Election - Green Party. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ All Candidate Meeting. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ Green Party's Nagy to debate Stronach. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ Chamber of Commerces - Comments. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ Elections Canada: Official Voting Results - Comments. Retrieved on January 14, 2006.
- ^ Ontarion, January 12th, 2006, "Election Anxiety - The Ontarions Student Guide to Voting", by May Warren, page 16.
