Bill Fraser Seeks Liberal Nominationhttp://www.billfraser.ca/A fresh new face has entered the political scene. Bill Fraser has officially announced he will be seeking the nomination as the Liberal candidate in the riding of Miramichi Bay du Vin.
Fraser is most widely recognized in our community as the man who brought Miramichier’s together during the “Save Our Hospital” campaign in 2004. Healthcare strikes a personal cord with everyone and the ‘grassroots’ initiative grew out of frustration and a disbelief that a government could rip away something Miramichier’s worked so hard for and deserved.
Promising to have a strong voice representing the interests of Miramichi in Fredericton, Fraser encourages community involvement before important decisions are made in the Legislature. Fraser is a team player, he’s a forward thinker and open to new ideas. His result orientated approach to the issues, and positive outlook draws people to the cause.
As a member of the Miramichi Prosperity Task Force, Fraser listened as many important initiatives were identified by the community and is frustrated by the lack of action.
One such opportunity is working together to ensure the province develops an action plan to upgrade Route #108 (Renous – Plaster Rock Hwy). Improvements to this vital linkage from Quebec to Eastern Canada will result in a positive economic impact for the transportation and tourism industries in our area.
As a volunteer Bill has worked on many community events including Canada Days, White Gold Festival, Christmas parades and he was also part of the team that brought many tall ships to Miramichi.
A strong man, guided by common sense and hard work, he has been employed since the age of fifteen. Operating his own business for over fifteen years has instilled the importance of self-reliance and accountability in his character.
Fraser has operated Bill’s Kwik Way since 1991 and started BQM Communications in 1995, expanding to Newcastle, Rogersville and Rexton. Fraser sold BQM Communications to DownEast in 2001 and continues to operate Bill’s Kwik-Way today.
Fraser stepped back into the classroom in 2002 and is currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree through the University Programs offered in Miramichi by University of New Brunswick, Mount Allison University and St. Thomas University.
Bill feels that the Miramichi has missed many opportunities in the past and this trend has to stop. He is asking for your support to secure the nomination as the liberal candidate for Miramichi Bay Du Vin.
Bill Fraser BiographyBill Fraser, 36 years of age, was born and raised in Miramichi (Chatham). He is the son of Pina (White) of Nelson and the late Gerald Fraser of Bay du Vin. He has three brothers, Gary (Nancy), Kenny (Marlene), Wayne (Celine) and three sisters; Wendy Jenkins (Jimmy), Peggy Roper (Bruce) and Judy Dignam (Kenny).
Fraser graduated from James M. Hill High School in 1988. In 2002 Fraser stepped back into the classroom and is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree through the University Programs offered in Miramichi.
Bill Fraser has been in the workforce since the age of fifteen working two jobs while attending school full-time. At the age of twenty-one Bill purchased his own business, Bill’s Kwik Way and after fifteen years it is still going strong. In 1995 Fraser started BQM Communications, expanding to Newcastle, Rogersville and Rexton. Fraser sold BQM Communications to Downeast in 2002.
As a volunteer Bill has worked on many community events including Canada Days, White Gold Festival, Christmas parades and he was also part of the team that brought many tall ships to Miramichi. Bill has also been a member of Rotary and the Lions club.
Fraser has also been on the board of directors for Enterprise Miramichi, Greater Miramichi Chamber of Commerce, Northumberland Busines Advisory Center, Chatham Non-Profit housing and currently sits on the board of directors for Historic Water Street and the City’s Economic Development committee.
Promising to have a strong voice representing the interests of Miramichi in Fredericton, Fraser encourages community involvement before important decisions are made. Fraser is a team player, he’s a forward thinker and open to new ideas. His result-orientated approach to the issues, and positive outlook draws people to the cause.
Bill Fraser is approachable; he cares about our community and is willing to stand up for people. Fraser believes we need to create an environment that will attract industry and jobs.
Fraser will lobby for improvements to our University program so that one can obtain a full University Degree without leaving the Miramichi.
Healthcare and seniors have to be a priority for our region. Fraser will not allow government to take any of our services away and will lobby for more services and more doctors.
Fraser will also lobby for more dollars to improve our highways and roads and is committed to developing an action plan to upgrade route 108 (Renous – Plaster Rock Highway). Improvements to this vital linkage from Quebec to Eastern Canada will result in a positive economic impact for the transportation and tourism industries in our area.
Bill’s extensive community involvement and business experience and the fact that he is approachable and accessible to everyone in the riding are key attributes that will ensure that our region isn’t ignored by government anymore.
