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brandon candidates and where they live

Sunny Ways :)
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 34

Sunny Ways :)
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 34

brandon candidates and where they live
10/1/2018 at 10:13 PM

With our election coming close just wondering if there is anywhere you can find out where the brandon candidates live?

Imo it js important they live in the area they hop to represent.

I saw a poll on CTV at suppertime asking what people's thoughts were on it. What are your thoughts?

Thnx
Johnbisonbear
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4183

Johnbisonbear
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 4183

Well
10/1/2018 at 10:43 PM

it's not that important to me if someone doesn't live in my ward. I have had better luck in getting answers/help/results from councillors from other wards because mine chooses to not answer my concerns.
So not a huge deciding factor for me.
A sincere desire to serve and better our community (and without a hidden agenda)is more important to me than where they hang their hat.
James Montgomery
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 26

James Montgomery
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 26

Victoria Ward
10/2/2018 at 9:20 AM

I live in the Victoria Ward. I think most candidates live in the ward they're running in.
IMO it is important to live in the area that you represent, however, a city Councillor is a representative to the city as a whole and not simply their ward.
Pasquale
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 389

Pasquale
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 389

personally
10/2/2018 at 10:25 AM

I prefer they live in my ward. If I have to deal with break ins, vandalism, home invasions, theft etc.. I want them to experience the same fear my neighbourhood does.
PrimeConvoy

Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 561

PrimeConvoy
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 561

Wards
10/2/2018 at 11:57 AM

I think wards for civic elections are a terrible idea. What happens if you have two of the best possible candidates for city council living in the same ward? Wards limit the possibility of having the best person represent residents. I say do away with wards all together and just choose the best possible candidates for members of council.
Opustwo
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 308

Opustwo
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 308

Wards
10/2/2018 at 12:02 PM

I sort of agree with PrimeConvoy - in my particular ward, we had an issue and a councilor from a different ward was more helpful on our issue than our silent representative. Again this year, I get to chose the lessor of two evils - while I see good candidates in other wards.
Hackeda
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2746

Hackeda
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2746

City Wards
10/2/2018 at 12:34 PM

I think the ward division for councillors is so unnecessary. Each councillor should know enough about the city as a whole to help any resident when needed. .

Yes, let's just choose the best candidates possible for council.

Does anyone know when this ward system came into effect?
James Montgomery
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 26

James Montgomery
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 26

Wards - Councillors
10/2/2018 at 2:24 PM

I agree with the fact that we have some very qualified people running against each other in the same ward. Victoria, University and Riverview and also in most of the 8 that are contested. Maybe this is something that the next council can look at. Good discussion everyone!
James Montgomery
Candidate for Victoria Ward