My Choices for Municipal Vote 2006

OK...so here's who I'm supporting for today's municipal election:

Ward 5 Councilor: Rick Goldring

Not a huge amount to differentiate between at the ward level, however I did recognize Rick from the Garth Turner town hall meeting, and seeing him standing out in the rain waving to folks leaving the Orchard for the morning Go train. He seems to understand the concerns of the neighbourhood - trees and a lack of decent independent commercial activity in the area.


Regional Chair: Robert Plaschka

Definitely campaigning on the issue of energy sustainability, and peak-oil aware. He supports the Halton Energy from Waste (EFW) plan, which, if implemented with stringent controls over emisssions and water quality, is an intelligent way of using the resources we have more efficiently, and is a sound strategy to mitigate the impact of declining fossil fuels.

Burlington Mayor: Rick Burgess

Continuing in the mold created by the outgoing mayor Rob MacIssac, and received his testimonial. Running on a very extensive and detailed platform, which includes a "Uptown Roundtable" concept to help integrate communities such as north-east Burlington with the greater city.

Best of luck to all the candidates.