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Election Day is finally here!
Today finds us in a very different place than November 2010. Mayor Fontana stepped down before completing his first term after being convicted of fraud. Councillor Joni Baechler is now Mayor Baechler after being appointed to the position until the election. Several wards are without an incumbent, with councillors not seeking re-election, and Councillors Swan and Brown vying for the mayor’s chair. On top of that, we’ve had upsets in the mayoral race as Roger Caranci stepped down from the campaign, after the advanced polls had opened, to endorse his once-rival Paul Cheng, a complete unknown who is polling close behind front-runner Matt Brown.
So – a lot of potential for big changes on council! I’m hoping that this election will help renew interest in the electoral and civic process, and I plan to continue blogging and closely following the next council session.
But most importantly – make sure to get out there today and VOTE!!!
If you aren’t sure about any part of the election, there is still time to get acquainted with where to go and who your candidates are:
Not sure which ward you are in? Check out this map on the City’s website.
Not sure who your candidates are? The City’s website lists all candidates here.
Looking for where to vote? The City website will show you where to go.
Looking for more coverage of the campaigns? My friend Thomas Thayer (@talkw3rds) has written excellent posts on the campaigns in his blog.
Looking for an election night event? Check out Election Night at the Convention Centre!
To finish this post, I’ll leave you with this poem “Your Voice, Your Vote” by the amazing Holly Painter (@Hey_MissP), check it out!
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