AMHERST – An Amherst business owner and community volunteer is running for MLA to be a voice in government that delivers.
Bill Dowe became the Progressive Conservative candidate for Cumberland North in the next provincial general election when nominations closed last month.
“As a lifelong resident of Cumberland County, I know the people of Cumberland North deserve an MLA who can get things done in government,” said Dowe. “Working alongside cabinet minister and Cumberland South MLA Tory Rushton, I will be an MLA that puts getting results for the people of the Town of Amherst and Cumberland County first. Our constituency needs someone who will get the job done in government..”
Originally from River Hebert, Dowe now lives in Amherst. A self-employed business owner for more than 37 years, Dowe also has extensive volunteer leadership experience. A longtime board member of the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce, he is currently the past president and recently joined the board of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce. He also led the Cumberland County Truckers Association for five years and spent more than two decades as a board member with the Truckers Association of Nova Scotia.
Dowe has found many ways to give back to the community he has called home, including time as a board member of the Tidnish Crossroads Community Association. His co-ordination of the Bordertown Working Truck Show and Shine has raised over
$27,000 for Special Olympics Amherst. This year also marks Dowe and his family presenting the 30th Annual Chris Dowe Memorial Scholarship to a deserving 4H student.
“When I see what a positive difference Tory Rushton makes on behalf of the people of Cumberland South, I know that Cumberland North can do so much better with someone who gets things done for people as a member of my team,” said Premier Tim Houston. “Bill Dowe has a sincere interest in building up Nova Scotia and he will be a hardworking and effective MLA.”
Tim Houston’s PC team has also delivered record investments in healthcare, housing and tax relief to Nova Scotians, while strongly opposing the Liberal carbon tax. The current Independent MLA for Cumberland North has consistently voted against the Houston government’s investments in Cumberland North and across the province.