It may not be the sexiest event you’ve ever heard of, or maybe it is.
But the warden debate for the MRC Pontiac is coming up and we want to hear from you – and see you.
It may not sound like it to some, but this is really exciting.
It’s the first time that residents of the Pontiac have had the chance to have a direct say in who their new warden will be.
There are five highly-qualified candidates running for the position. Do you know what each of them stands for?
You could search the internet for five different campaign websites and read five different “why you should vote for me” spiels. Or you could come to THE EQUITY warden debate scheduled for Oct. 12 at Pontiac High School.
Although people are inundated with federal and – to a lesser extent – provincial politics, municipal politics are the most important.
Municipal politics have an impact on your everyday life. From property taxes to garbage pickup, municipalities are the ones that you have the most experiences with as a citizen.
With that in mind, it makes sense to familiarize yourself with the people who could be running the show for the next four years.
Not to mention the fact that one of these five candidates will oversee the Pontiac’s economic policies for nearly a half-decade.
That means it’s in all of our best interest to hear what they have to say. What are their priorities? Do they value the same things you do? Do they actually have a plan?
As voters, it’s our responsibility to find the answers to these questions. It’s one of the small things we should do as part of our duty as citizens.
Oftentimes, we rely on the media to give us information about the day-to-day functioning of politics. But even then, the media doesn’t always give you the relevant information or ask the right questions.
This is your chance to make sure that the most important questions to you get put to the politicians on the stage.
We need you to send in your questions for the candidates for warden. While we may have a decent grasp on the pulse of the Pontiac, nothing beats the ability of a long-time resident to shed light on often-overlooked topics.
Is there a topic that you think doesn’t get enough coverage? We want to hear from you. Send in your questions to editor@theequity.ca and we’ll put them to the candidates. All you have to do is show up, hear what they have to say and make up your mind.
We look forward to seeing you Oct. 12.
Chris Lowrey
