Jeffrey Shaver says he is concerned with being not taken seriously, but says the notoriety he has gained might work in his favour

The race for Regional Council in Cambridge just got a bit more, colourful.

You may not recognize the name Jeffrey Shaver, but you'll likely recognize him by picture.

Shaver gained notoriety last summer when he began protesting in front of the Kitchener courthouse wearing nothing but a thong.

Shaver was protesting Waterloo Regional Police after they confiscated his cannabis and bong even though he has a medical marijuana card.

Shaver was later charged with nudity, while protesting the cannabis issue.

Now Shaver is protesting that case as well and can be seen around Cambridge sporting his bold look.

Shaver says he is concerned with being not taken seriously, but says the notoriety he has gained might work in his favour.

"There are so many people that are reaching out every day I am getting messages on Facebook, people are telling me to keep going, so its gaining me as much popularity as it might be costing me." said Shaver.

Shaver, who went to college for robotics/automation and is an industrial electrician, says he used to being underestimated and people are often surprised how well he knows the issues.

As for the issues, Shaver says mental health and transit are two areas that need improvement, "We need more access, because right now some of the waitlist to get access to psychiatrist, psychologists and counsellors, they are just too long, so we need to do more coordinate to get some of these wait lists cut down." he told 570 NEWS.

On the transit portfolio, Shaver says too many areas are left off the grid and the buses stop too early, "Right now if you work on an afternoon shift or try to get home from an afternoon shift, you just can't do it, and you are not going to be able to get home because the buses stop at midnight." said Shaver.

Shaver says Regional Council needs a new voice and he will take a firm position on issues.

As it stands today Shaver is one of three candidates vying for two seats on Regional Council.