Winnipeg MLA Cliff Cullen says he is not seeking re-election in the fall – Winnipeg | 24CA News
Winnipeg MLA Cliff Cullen says he won’t be in search of re-election within the fall.
Cullen, the member for Spruce Woods in southwestern Manitoba, can also be the minister of financial growth, funding and commerce in addition to the deputy premier.
He despatched a letter to the premier on Thursday stating, “There comes a time when you arrive at a fork in the road, and you must choose a path forward.”
Cliff Cullen’s letter of resignation.
Province of Mantioba
Cullen has served practically twenty years as an MLA and a minister starting the job in 2004.
“Over the last six and a half years in government, we have accomplished great things for Manitobans,” he says in his letter.
“We made life more affordable through tax reductions. We cleaned up the finances of the province and balanced the budget and we created jobs and attracted investment through our strong focus on economic development.”
Premier Heather Stefanson says she regrets his resolution however respects it, noting Cullen has been a devoted public servant for a few years.
In his letter, Cullen factors to his age as a driving drive in his resolution.
“I turned 60 this year, (my wife) Marilyn has retired from teaching and my three sons are starting careers and families of their own.”
Cullen ends his letter expressing his continued help for the Tories and Stefanson.
Final phrases in Cullen’s resignation letter.
Province of Mantioba
Cullen is becoming a member of a number of different Tories who’ve lately hung up their hats, together with Scott Fielding, Blaine Pedersen, Ralph Eichler and Eileen Clarke.
The subsequent provincial election is slated for Oct. 3, 2023.
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