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BELFAST, P.E.I. —

Matthew Keeping

Green Party of P.E.I. members recently nominated Matthew Keeping as their candidate for District 4 – Belfast-Murray River, at an event held at the Belfast Rec Centre.

The contested nomination was determined after one round of voting, with Keeping winning over Jim Sanders, who is also from the area.

Keeping has put his training to good use in a number of different areas, including leadership positions with local tech companies and non-profits.

He has done research for AVC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences, worked as a legal administrative assistant in Daniel Tweel’s law office and for five years qas chief operations officer for Server Sitters LLC.

Keeping’s formal education consists of a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and philosophy and a one-year legal administrative specialist program.

Respecting all members of society is at the forefront for Keeping, whose past work with the Native Council of P.E.I. allowed him the opportunity to learn and grow in his commitment to honour and respect all Islanders.

Keeping, who lives in Orwell with his wife, Samantha, is dedicated to his community and wants to ensure its residents are heard and can participate in collaborative processes in decision-making.

He believes that strong communities mean a healthy population and is passionate about addressing issues like poverty, government accountability and improving education.

He brings with him a commitment to strengthening communities, improving fiscal responsibilities, community sustainability, innovation and opportunities.