How MLAs voted will not be forgotten in 2011: Goertzen

June 9, 2009�

With Manitobans looking down from the public gallery, at 4:30 today every NDP MLA stood in the Legislature and voted against refunding motorists ticketed for driving at or below the regular posted speed limit in a construction zone when no workers were present.

“We know the government has received hundreds of emails and phone calls on this issue,” PC Justice Critic Kelvin Goertzen said. “Despite this, each and every NDP MLA still chose to ignore those pleas from regular Manitobans and voted against the opposition motion to refund unfair photo radar tickets.”

For weeks, PCs have called on the Premier to allow for a free vote on the issue, but with today’s result, it’s clear he did not allow that to happen.

“This was an opportunity for MLAs to do what they always said they would do if elected – represent their constituents,” Goertzen said. “NDP government failed to do the right thing. They voted along party lines rather than with the people they represent.”

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