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While he grew up in Langford, Steffler now lives in Esquimalt with his wife and three children.
When not working as a baker at Country Grocer or producing Freedom Free For All, a local cable access show he puts together with friends that features a news and interview format, Steffler shares many of the same hobbies as others in the Capital Region, including hiking and kayaking.
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The MLA hopeful believes in smaller government and advocates for privatization of some health care and education services to create competition. But he also believes police, fire and court services should remain publicly funded.
As for BC Ferries, he sees a need for a private competitor on that front, as well.
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Steffler ran as an independent in the 2013 provincial election, garnering support from 343 voters, or 1.51 per cent of the total number of ballots cast.
