The first all-candidates meeting took place on May 21st, 2014, and the turnout was over 100 people. Great speeches by all the candidates, and it's quite clear that even the current members of council who are running what some sort of change.
We all have to remember that if you are a member of council you have just 1 vote. The Mayor is the face and voice of the town, and the leader of council. While some people think it's way to early to start thinking or caring about the municipal election, I strongly disagree, as it's never too early to start the debate, and exchange ideas on how to make Wasaga Beach a better town for it's residents and visitors.
Some have said that these "new" people have no chance in getting elected, and their ideas are all pipe dreams. Again if you are happy with how the town is being run, then vote for the same, and trust me you will get the same. Since the 2010 election how much has really changed? How much from the platforms of all the candidates who were either elected or re-elected has been put into place? All of the current members of council have promised that we would have the beach front developed before the 2014 election, and where are we today? Some have said that we would have an industrial park near highway 26 for light manufacturing developed by 2014, and where are we today?
I strongly encourage each voter to take the time to get to know ALL of the candidates who are running for office, get to know their platforms, and where they stand on all the major issues, and if they are either elected or re-elected hold them accountable.
Finally get out and vote! With a 27% voter turnout in the last election, people can't complain if they did not vote.
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