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Candidates / Election 2014

Sep 21st, 2014
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Township election page  Mayor – Basil Clarke – 705-327-3426 Email: – Bill Duffy – 705-326-3915  (Incumbent) Email: – Arnold Guettler – 705-484-5403 Email: pgegan@rogers.com – Shannon O’Donnell – 705-345-9177 ra-odonnell Email: shannonformayor@gmai...
Sep 19th, 2014
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One of the questions on the questionnaire AWARE Simcoe has sent out to candidate is: If elected, will you support the creation of a lobby registry for local and County government? Some candidates – those new to the workings of municipal government –  have asked for more information about what w...
Sep 19th, 2014
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From Campaign Fairness Campaign Fairness asked municipal election candidates in the Lake Simcoe watershed to respond to a poll about their campaign donation sources. As of September 11, 79% of respondents have said YES, they will promise to accept donations for their 2014 municipal election campaign ...
Sep 18th, 2014
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Midland Mirror MIDLAND – A former volunteer firefighter, town councillor and police services board chairman is hoping to become Midland’s next deputy mayor. Doug Reed said his goal is to work hard to maintain Midland as a great place to live, raise a family and retire. He made special mention of the ...
Sep 18th, 2014
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Deputy mayor candidate Ruth Hackney eyes ‘theme destination’ on Midland waterfront By Jenni Dunning Midland Mirror MIDLAND – Ruth Hackney wants to make sure Midland’s $3.4-million purchase of the former Unimin lands is not a wasted opportunity. It is one of the issues that sparked the former deputy m...
Sep 18th, 2014
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By Miriam King Bradford Times Rob Keffer launched his Mayoral campaign in front of a packed auditorium at St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Bradford, on September 12. It was standing room only, as supporters enjoyed a free BBQ, horse-drawn wagon rides, and listened to speeches by the candidate and su...
Sep 17th, 2014
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Jim Downer wants to finish the job as Midland mayor By Jenni Dunning Midland Mirror MIDLAND – For the last four years, Jim Downer has watched Midland politics from the sidelines. Now, the former mayor wants back in the action. “My job is unfinished,” he said, sitting at the kitchen table of his Bay S...
Sep 17th, 2014
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From the Committee to Re-elect JACK HANNA Invitation to Jack Hanna’s re-election campaign kick-off Friday September 19th at 7:00 pm at the end of Midves Court, Midhurst Show your support for Jack and our Community! Enjoy coffee and cake with friends and neighbours! Pick up a sign and brochure(s). Fin...
Sep 17th, 2014
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Monday, September 29, 2014 to meet the Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral Candidates. Location: Bradford Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd, Bradford Time: 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.) Wednesday, October 1, 2014
 to meet the Council Candidates. Location: Bradford Community Centre, 125 Si...
Sep 17th, 2014
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Orillia Packet and Times editorial Last week, developer cum Mayor Angelo Orsi announced he would not seek re-election, opting instead to focus his attention on his young family and his business interests. It’s an intelligent decision; it’s unlikely he could have been re-elected. While Orsi worked har...