“I am extremely happy to provide my personal endorsement of my friend Willard Reaves. I have known Willard for the last thirty-eight years and know him to be an extremely genuine and caring individual.

As a professional athlete, Willard quickly endeared himself to the community and involved himself in numerous charitable organizations.

These actions and many more speak to the quality of his character and responsiveness to all members of our diverse community. Willard will represent every constituent in his riding with the utmost of his ability and will work diligently with his team at the Manitoba Legislature to increase accountability in the provincial government.

He wholeheartedly has my endorsement.”

"Over the last few months, I have got to know Willard Reaves and his wife Lise well. Not just a star former football player, Willard is an amazing person, with personal experience of the Justice system from his years in the Winnipeg’s Sheriff’s office, an understanding of business from owning his own business and a good grasp of issues in health care from his wife Lise, a nurse who has worked in Emergency and Urgent Care in Winnipeg.

He is passionate about mentoring youth and about supporting people in Fort Whyte where he has lived for 36 years and where he has raised his four children. We know he will be a strong and energetic representative for people in Fort Whyte should he be elected MLA in the upcoming by-election."

“Willard is running to represent the people of our community because he truly wants to help, not because he wants to merely be a politician. Willard is a man of his word, and when he tells you he is going to do something he does it. I know that he will listen and that he will fight for what is right.

Willard cares about our community and the people who live here. He has dedicated his life to helping others and I could not be prouder of his decision to run to be our MLA.”

“Willard has shown a true commitment to the Fort Whyte community. He made the choice to stay in Winnipeg and make it his home after his football career.

As a parent and husband, an active community resident and a member of the Manitoba Sheriff’s Service, Willard has supported both Winnipeg and Fort Whyte. He knows the issues and is willing to listen and take action. I am pleased to endorse Willard Reaves as our next Fort Whyte representative in the Manitoba Legislature.”

“Willard Reaves came to my door and listened to what I said. No candidate for MLA has been to my door since 2007 when Hugh McFadden came to my door and did not listen.

Mr. Reaves wants to make a difference.

He wants to listen.

He has my vote.”

“Willard Reaves is a true champion for his community. He has dedicated himself to improving the lives of those around him. He will listen, and he will follow through with action. Willard is a leader that the people of Fort Whyte can put their trust in.”