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The municipal election in Cobourg is a huge disappointment because if failed to address properly any of the controversial issues facing the town. The debates, the candidate, the signs have mainly given neutral information. No one has provided a clear vision for the long-term future of the town; nor, have any of the candidates tacked the tough issues. Nobody has demonstrated the leadership the town deserves. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Vote! project offers a unique opportunity to test certain aspects of the Citizens’ Assembly protocols. On Wednesday Oct. 18, 2006, a mayoralty debate was held at Loyalist College in Alumni Hall at 7 p.m. The three candidates, Mary Anne Sills, Neil Ellis and Doug Rolllins, attended a public meeting. History:
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What a night! The stream went really well, I think. We had up to seven people at a time coming and going. It was a clear stream from our end. I think the server made a difference, plus the higher speed connection at the collere. Continue Reading →
he stats are in for the first week of election work. Total of 886 visitors. 445 were first time. We received one email submission this week from David Dailey, of Belleville. Obviously, he is a union/activist from his email. Continue Reading →