This blurb relates to the potential new municipal election format. Because it is necessary for candidates who run for councillor to campaign County wide, it will most likely become a large financial burden. The cost of nice election pamflets are costly if they need to be printed for the entire population of the County, not [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Signs
Posted in general comments, haldimand, politics on December 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The General Vote System For Municipal Elections
Posted in haldimand, politics on December 13, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The recent approval of the prospective appointment of an Integrity Commisioner will alllow the concerns of residents with regards to the actions of their elected council to be heard and, most importantly, respected. It allows for the creation of a Code of Conduct for our elected officials. Now they can be held accountable for their [...]
This Week Headline News
Posted in general comments, haldimand on December 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Caledonia has once again, become the focus of attention in a bad manner. It is unfortunate that the peaceful protest, which was geared towards the illegal smokeshops around Caledonia, has turned violent. I do think that the violence erupted due to the presence of Mr. McHale. I am not saying that he was an instigator [...]
Mr. Bryant’s Visit to Caledonia
Posted in general comments, haldimand, politics on December 3, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I have actually renewed hope for a resolution to the DCE situation in Caledonia. That being said, I think that the Province and the County are jumping the gun by looking at revitalization and investment in the County. I do not think that it is possible to attract new investment and visitors to Caledonia with [...]
Talking Garbage
Posted in general comments, haldimand, politics on December 3, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I completely support the actions of the people that are currently preventing trucks from entering the Edwards landfill. I am not completely comfortable with six nations being there as well. If they have a legitimate concern about the environmental impact of the dump (which I am sure they do!) by all means wave your flags. [...]
Merry Christmas
Posted in general comments on December 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I will be off for the next two weeks, and the blog entries will most likely stop as well for that period. I want to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you again in the next year!
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