To make it easier to get to know the candidates, links are now on the right sidebar from their names to their River Town Times’ profiles if available; I also included a link to the Windsor Star profiles below the list of candidates.
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30 Days To Go!
In 30 days voters will head to the polls and elect a new council for the next 4 years. Are you ready? Are you getting to know the candidates and their platforms? Are you comparing performance records with campaign promises if candidates are running for re-election? Notice any inconsistencies? Can you spot the rhetoric? Has anyone surprised you or impressed you?
Amherstburg Police Association Silent On Police Contract
It has been one week since Shawn McCurdy, President, Amherstburg Police Association, was advised of this blog, the readers’ questions pertaining to the OPP clause of the police contract and Berthiaume’s presentation to the Amherstburg Citizens for Responsible Government (ACRG). McCurdy was asked to comment on the Association’s position regarding the clause; i.e. maintain, remove?
Feedback Submission And Response
The following was submitted via the feedback form on the ask the candidates page:
“One topic which hasn’t been addressed is a solution to the chronic flooding problems in town. One suggestion i would have is to have 5 or 6 topics and have the candidates prioritize them,1 through 6 or however many topics you feel are important.”
Response: Question 14 dealt with flooding issues; only Aldo DiCarlo, Scott Kendell and Glenn Swinton provided answers.
Thank you for the suggestion; however, “Ask The Candidates” was initiated, as stated on the question page, because in past municipal election campaigns when debates were organized the public had limited opportunities to ask questions. All topics submitted to date are important and if elected, candidates will be called on to address a variety of concerns to ratepayers.
The table posted earlier today indicates that some candidates are eager to answer the questions; others have not answered one; and some have not researched the issues.
The candidates are promoting their platforms and prioritizing their messages through their chosen marketing methods; this blog will remain a venue for ratepayers.
Question 17 For The Candidates – Infrastructure and Services For All of Amherstburg
Question 17, submitted via the feedback form, is: What will you do to ensure that citizens living outside of the historical core of Amherstburg receive the same quality municipal infrastructure and services? This means sidewalks, parks, multi-use trails, neighbourhood commercial and institutional uses.
All questions to date are on the Ask The Candidates page. If or when candidates respond, their answers will be posted on the Candidate Answers page.
Poll Updated
The poll has been updated to allow for readers to vote for the different positions of Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor; unfortunately, the results for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor categories have been overwritten and start anew at 0%.
Candidate Debates Held At Inaccessible Verdi Club
As a person with a disability who has had to have my equal rights enforced twice in this community through the provincial complaints system, shame on the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce and the Verdi Club for holding a debate at the inaccessible Verdi Club when the Libro Centre has automated doors to its entrance, which is a necessity for me.
During this spring’s provincial election campaign, the AODA Alliance sought pledges that no candidate will agree to attend an All Candidates Debate in an inaccessible location. The Alliance reported, “There is simply no excuse for holding an inaccessible All Candidates Debate in Ontario’s 2014 election. The organizers should not have chosen such a location. The candidates should have made sure that the location was accessible before agreeing to take part in the event.”
I am seeking pledges from the local candidates and will post their responses to this blog.
Commentary by Linda Saxon
Public Meeting For Financial Review To Be Held?
Kirk Dickinson of Blackburn News reported, “following council’s review of a report on Amherstburg’s Financial Services Management Practices, Deputy Mayor Ron Sutherland says the next step should be to involve the public.”
Best of Luck From Joshua Rene
I would like to wish all the candidates for Amherstburg Council and School Board Trustees the best of luck! It takes a lot of courage to stand up for what you believe in and to fight for the betterment of your community. The residents of Amherstburg will certainly have a choice when it comes time to cast their ballots!
Best of luck to all,
Joshua Rene
Amherstburg Council Candidate
Poll Added
A Poll has been added to a new page to find out which candidates are worthy of your votes.
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