Wednesday, September 29, 2010

WARD 18 DEBATES SCHEDULE

WHERE VOTERS CAN QUIZ THE 12 CANDIDATES for City Councillor

Already there have been SIX opportunites for voters to meet the candidates running for election locally: May 18 (Casa Da Madeira, 1621 Dupont); June 23 (St. Anne's Parish Hall, 615 Dufferin); August 9 ("Meet and Greet" 55 Rankin Crescent); August 26 (drinks with the candidates at Boo Radley's, 1482 Dupont); September 13 (Active18 Theatre Centre, Queen/Dovercourt - only select candidates welcomed); September 27 (Concerned Parents of Ward 18, St. Anthony's School, ) - no audience showed up, event folded, see story: http://tinyurl.com/243b7t9

Mayoral candidates also made a pit stop for a debate on September 13 at 90 Croatia.

Future debates:


  • Wednesday, September 29: Rogers Cable 10 live television debate 8:00pm-9:00pm moderated by Dale Goldhawk. Call in number (I think) is: 416 446 7090
  • Wednesday, October 6: Salvation Army basement hall, 789 Dovercourt Road 7:30pm-9:30pm Contact is gilleen@gmail.com
  • Thursday, October 14 6:30pm at 72 Perth Avenue just south of Bloor, Church of the Firstborn. Coordinator contact: TOWARD18@yahoo.ca South Perth and Sterling Road Residents' Association
  • Thursday, October 14: 9:00 am CHIN Radio interviews 100.7FM Organizer: Fatima Martins 647 203 3165
  • Saturday, October 16: Not a debate, but the annual YIMBY (Yes In My Back Yard) gathering at the Gladstone Hotel 11am-4pm Lots of community gathers here. http://www.gladstonehotel.com/events/exhibitions/yimby

Not in our ward - but makes sense to know what's happening near us:

September 30 MAYOR DEBATE Toronto Community News 730-930 at 1095 Leslie (community bus provided see: http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/880435--tcn-s-mayoral-forum-tonight )

October 5 Ward 19 The Garrison 1197 Dundas St W ?all day event? Brian Sharwood organizer contact brian@ossingtonvillage.com

October 6 Ward17 1900 Davenport community dinner at 5pm, debate at 6pm with Jonah Schein, Tony Letra, Caesar Palacio Davenport Perth

If anyone wants to contact all 12 registered Ward 18 candidates directly:

As you can see by the manner of posting on this site, I really do believe in INCLUSIVENESS and when there is an opportunity for candidates to be seen by all voters - all candidates should be invited. It is a matter of basic respect for voters, because...

DAVENPORT DESERVES BETTER !

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