Pictou West MLA-Elect Marco MacLeod says Strengthening the Rural Economy and Making the Area a Vibrant Place to Live and Work are Top Priorities For his Next Term in Office

Dec 4, 2024 | Local News

Marco MacLeod is the MLA elect for Pictou West after picking up 4,159 on election night, defeating NDP candidate Carol Ferguson and liberal candidate Mary Wooldridge-Elliott.  MacLeod, who became the MLA for the riding in a May by-election, said it feels good to know he has the support of residents in the area, adding he is excited to get back to work.

Pictou West MLA-elect Marco MacLeod (Communications Nova Scotia photo)

With an official installation upcoming, MacLeod said he has a couple of goals for the area, including strengthening the rural economy and making the area a vibrant place to live and work.

MacLeod said he noticed the differences in his first campaign in the by-election and the full provincial election, calling the general election a little quiet. He said he feels voter fatigue is a real thing, after noticing it while campaigning. MacLeod also thanked everyone who took the time to vote in the general election.

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