Some candidates believe spending more will get them elected. They try to entice voters with their expensive campaign promises that they will fulfil once elected.
Spending more is the easy way (we think of it as lazy) that requires no thinking.
Whether John Henderson or Lucas Cleveland is elected as the next mayor, they will need to do a lot better than the current mayor.
Council is responsible for policies, practices, and procedures, ensuring the accountability and transparency of the Town, and maintaining the financial integrity of the Town.
We all know how to cast our vote but how we actually vote is sometimes totally different.
Let’s look at how not to vote.
In the last election, candidates focused on how they would improve public engagement. In this election, very little mention is made of public engagement. We think it is very important and do not believe Council has been successful in establishing a true public engagement process.
This is a contentious issue, and we are not here to debate the issue. We want to provide you with some information to think about and let you decide.
Climate change is real, and we need to be aware of what we are doing and what we are not doing.
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