United Conservative Party (UCP) MLA Roger Reid for Livingstone-Macleod announced he will not seek re-election..On Monday, Reid said in a statement, "After much personal wrestling and conversations with family and friends I decided to withdraw my name from the United Conservative Party nomination for Livingstone-Macleod."."While I hoped to serve a second term, I no longer feel it is possible for me to do so," Reid said..The Livingstone-Macleod seat was the riding originally chosen by Alberta Premier Danielle Smith before she announced she was running in Brooks-Medicine Hat..Reid wrote in his departure statement it has been a tremendous honour to represent the people of Livingstone-Macleod riding as the MLA.."I have discovered many amazing places so close to home and it has been my privilege to meet with constituents from High River to the Crowsnest over the last four years. I will continue to be focused on the needs of Livingstone-Macleod through the end of my term," Reid said..Reid said in the statement he believes the last couple of years have been particularly challenging for the province.."Neither I, nor our government have been perfect, but I believe the work we have done put Alberta back on track. We are stronger and in a better position to weather the current storms than we were four years ago," but, added Reid, "there is still work to do."."To move forward we must be a united movement to ensure a strong conservative government continues to lead the province. It is essential for our true prosperity. As I end my term, I will ensure the concerns and the needs of Livingstone-Macleod are kept in front of our premier and her cabinet until the next election is called. Thank you for allowing me privilege of representing you."
