Three candidates for council, currently Amherstburg Police Services Board members, have been given an opportunity to respond to inquiries about the Amherstburg police contract; specifically, if “negotiations are underway for a new collective agreement for amherstburg police service” and if “a consultant has been hired to negotiate the new contract on behalf of the board and if so, if there was a competitive process and if there was, i’d like an electronic copy of the notice/advertisement for a consultant.”
Category Archives: Municipal Election Campaign 2014
Not all Amherstburg councillors are bad
Accessibility Issues With Candidates’ Websites
Only two registered candidates have listed websites to date and both Lora Petros’ site and Ken Grant’s site have problems with accessibility issues that may present barriers to persons with disabilities.
Twelfth Council Candidate
As of today, Ken Grant makes twelve who would like one of the five seats on council. Full contact details are listed on the town’s website for all candidates. Bios and background information can be found on the left sidebar under the candidates heading at Amherstburg Citizens for Responsible Government (ACRG).
Council Candidate List Still Growing
Lora Petro has joined the list of councillor candidates; all of the candidates are listed here on the sidebar and on the town’s website, where you will also find their complete contact details.
Are You Eligible To Vote?
If you are anxious to cast your ballot on October 27, make sure you are eligibile; visit voterlookup.ca to confirm your eligibility or correct/add your information.
Hurst Will Not Run Again
Hurst announced his plans tonight at the Verdi Club. According to Julie Kotsis’ article on The Windsor Star blog, Hurst threw a few punches at what he called a misinformed few (who are) misleading people to think the town is corrupt.
He wouldn’t be the first mayor in Amherstburg to criticize those who voice concerns about civic matters.
Council Candidate List
an up to date candidate list is posted here on the town’s website, including contact information for those who are interested in making informed decisions when casting ballots on octboer 27, 2014. the list will be updated here on the sidebar.
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