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Bromley cruises to second term No surprises as Weledeh incumbent takes 89 per cent of the voteJames Rubec Northern News Services Published Wednesday, October 5, 2011
The Dancing Moose Cafe in Old Town was borrowed for the evening and turned into Bromley central. Surrounded by many of his oldest friends, and most of his family, the avid birder, environmentalist and Weledeh incumbent was relaxed, having secured his victory early on in the evening. "I was confident. I'm very familiar with Mr. Bogan, and his politics," said Bromley. Bromley said he thought the fathers rights activist had a hard time working around a perception that he was a one issue candidate, adding, "A perception deserved or not. I appreciated him throwing his hat in the ring, it drew more out of me. I was always planning on going door to door, and reintroducing myself to my riding. It was great to get out to the forums." Bogan, despite the defeat, was pleased with the result. In 2007, Bogan - known for his "Plywood Man" costumes and protests against perceived injustices in family custody law - challenged for an open Great Slave seat but came dead last, receiving only 21 votes. "I tripled my vote over last time, and I learned a lot. Next time I'll work to have a bigger volunteer team," said Bogan. He said he hoped Bromley would meet with him to discuss what constituents told him while going door to door. "He only got 30 per cent of the vote out," said Bogan. "Mr. Bromley should consider meeting with his constituents more often. But his win wasn't a surprise." The victory certainly didn't surprise Bromley's mother Barb. When asked, she politely answered, "Well, no." She recalls him telling her of his plans to seek a seat in the legislative assembly the first time four years ago. "I'd say he's done a great job, or at least he's tried to," she said.
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