Daniel Beals was elected the Federal Candidate for the Kingston New Democrats (www.ndpkingston.org) in September 2009. He considers himself a dedicated community activist who has chosen to focus on Kingston’s local economy and community health. This has lead him to an increased awareness of local food accessibility and cooperative community ventures like the Grow a Row Campaign. Daniel is also the Coordinator of the McBurney Park Neighbourhood Association. He lives in the downtown core with his wife – an avid urban gardener – and 5 year-old son.