Dobrowolski eyes Dawson Trail seat

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Doug Dobrowolski has his sights set on a new challenge.

With the community of Lorette as a backdrop, Dobrowolski announced that he hopes to carry the Progressive Conservative banner and challenge Ron Lemieux for the Dawson Trail MLA seat in the next provincial election.

He also announced he has stepped down as the president of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, a position he has held since 2008.

Dobrowolski is a councillor in the RM of Macdonald, west of Ritchot.

He touted his over 20 years of municipal experience as he made the announcement and noted his work with others in the Dawson Trail riding as chair of the local planning district. Dobrowolski also pointed out his part in negotiating infrastructure programs with the federal government like the Building Canada Fund and Gas Tax Fund.

“I am eager to earn trust of ratepayers in the riding who can count on me to represent them well at the provincial level when I win the nomination,” he said.

“My experience at local and national levels will allow me to work with neighbours and to create new opportunities in this growing part of our province.

Landmark residents Bob Lagasse and David Sutherland have also indicated that they will seek the PC nomination.

Lemieux has represented the area since 1999.

Municipal leaders including Steinbach mayor Chris Goertzen, Ste Anne reeve Art Bergmann and Morris reeve Ralph Groening were on hand for the announcement.

Goertzen has been named AMM president following Dobrowolski’s resignation.

Goertzen, the association’s current vice-president, will serve as president until November 2016.

Update 1:20 p.m. – Adds information about new AMM president Chris Goertzen.