January 31, 2005 - Mayor of Kingston Bryan Paterson told Global News that "This particular property has huge benefits for tourism and film and we want to make sure that isn't impacted." (Aaron D'Andrea, Global News,)
The Hon. Mark Gerretsen, MP for Kingston and the Islands: "At the municipal level, Kingston Mayor Mark Gerretsen said he wants the site to be preserved, but he's more focused on what the closing means for prison workers." (Ottawa puts a $17.6 million dollar price tag on Kingston Penitentiary" by Carys Mills, Globe and Mail, May 20, 2012.)
Ed Grenda, Frontenac Heritage Foundation.
Bill Glover, Councillor for Sydenham District.
Glen Shackleton, Founder/CEO, Haunted Walks Inc.
Kingston City Councillor Bridget Doherty: "I believe it is our responsibility to preserve historic sites for future generations and ensure there are physical reminders from all aspects of the lives that came before." (A November 2018 interview.)
Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands Ted Hsu.
Frontenac Heritage Foundation
Petition - Don't Erase History - Protect the Penitentiary.
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