Just to be very clear!

Some people have been very critical and have resorted to insulting myself, and my views on this election. I just want to be very clear with the hundreds of readers who take the time to read my blog postings. I have no intention of running for public office in this election, I feel I can be more vocal as just a regular voter, instead of being a candidate for public office. Now some will continue to insult me and say that "I lost the election to Patterson", He cleaned my clock", I'm a sore loser", and so on and so on. In 2010 nobody had the guts to run against Patterson. I was asked by several well known citizens to throw my hat in the ring so Patterson would be forced to spend money on his campaign, and also so Patterson would not be acclaimed.

My issues with Mayor Cal Patterson has to do with his politics, and not him as a person. unlike Patterson I never attacked him on a personal level like he did to me in 2010 with the 1 hour radio spot he purchased on 97.7the beach. Patterson lacks the vision to move this town forward, as he's had since 2007 when the fire destroyed beach area 1 to do something and has failed. He first got cozy with the Levy brothers, then backed away when they went bankrupt. He failed as a secure creditor in blocking SF Partners who had close ties with the Levy brothers being appointed as the receiver for the bankrupt properties along beach area 1 and other parts around town. SF Partners also hired Dov Levy to manage the properties on their behalf. Nothing like letting the hen back into the hen house.

Some say why do I just go after Patterson and not anybody else? The answer is quite simple, he's the Mayor, he sets the vision for the town, he's the voice and face of the town, and he's the one who has to be held accountable for his actions, and that of the town staff. yes there are other members on council who have questionable connections with developers, but they are not the Mayor.

Some have said because of my public opinions towards Patterson they intend to vote for him because of me. Well we live in a democratic society, and every voter has the freedom to vote for whoever they like, as long as they vote. On the topic of voting, in the last election we had a 27% voter turnout which was the lowest in all of Simcoe County. Now with internet, and telephone voting being added in 2014 and the chance of part-time residents being able to vote, predictions have the voting turnout as high as 65% which would be amazing if it really does happen.

In a 3 way race for Mayor past voting patterns have shown that the Mayor would lose the election by 300-400 votes. This is a result of vote splitting, and the fact that both Foster and Patterson got the same amount of votes in 2010. When you add Brian Smith into the mix, Patterson will lose the election.

So I will again say to those who don't like my blog, and don't like my posts on the Wasaga Beach Election page. Don't read it, and if it really bugs you, block me so you won't have to read what I write. Resorting to insults and name calling just shows how shallow you are not me.