Tony Jeglum is a fifth generation farmer in Central Alberta. He has also worked in the oil and gas industry and, at one time, was the sole employee of the Alberta Party. Immediately following high school, Tony studied History and Political Science at Red Deer College. This breadth of experience gives Tony a unique perspective on Alberta’s two largest industries as well as Alberta’s political environment. Tony has a long history of community involvement and volunteerism. Before the 2012 election, Tony spent four months knocking on doors and witnessed an incredible level of political disengagement and distrust of any politician. He was once convinced our political system was too corrupt to be salvaged, but hopes the involvement of new voters open to exploring political options will bring new democratic life to a stagnant environment.
Recognizing a need to move Alberta away from the stalemate status quo, Tony joined the Alberta Party in 2011. Tony is passionate about ensuring Alberta’s resource revenues benefit not just his generation, but also his grandchildren’s. Regular and dramatic healthcare reorganizations have disrupted the management of our healthcare system. Delayed construction of new schools and hospitals has fallen behind population growth. We need a government that will get Alberta off of the resource revenue rollercoaster so we can attend to the essentials of government services regardless of the price of a barrel of oil. We must ensure that every dollar the government spends is done prudently, and we must stabilize our revenue stream. To expose our basic services to such volatility is not simply poor planning; it is irresponsible. We can do better; we deserve better, and Tony is excited to be a part of it.
Tony Jeglum