mike cluett

I would like to congratulate Rick Day and Brian Penman and wish them well for the next term on Milton Town Council.

I would also like to thank those of you who supported Mike Cluett over the past several months… your support and friendship has been greatly appreciated. To my very good friends Mike, Keith and Paul, many thanks. To my friends and family … many thanks for your support.

To my wife Pat and son Anthony…words cannot begin to describe what your support and love have meant for me. You have been my strength over the past several months and without your love and support, I would not be where I am. I love you both.

Thank you to the voters of Ward One for your support. As promised I will be working with you over the next term of council to make sure we continue to live in the best place in the world.

I woke up this morning to some very nice emails. Today is Election Day! Please dont forget to vote. The “victory” party will be at Ned Devine’s located at the corner of Derry Road and 25 by the Food Port…please drop by and say hello!

“I just wanted to wish you all best today and have my fingers crossed (and toes) that you win. Jeff and I both feel that there is no better candidate than you to represent this town….So Good luck!!!!!!” Michelle & Jeff, Ward One

“Good luck Mike!!” Heather, Ward One

“Although everyone has to make up his or her mind, I will say that Mike Cluett was one of the most articulate and organized candidates. While some people may say that a good speaker isn’t necessarily the best candidate, you want someone who is confident and well spoken representing you.

Mike Cluett seemed to be all this and more.” Trish, Ward One (from www.hawthornevillager.com fourm)

“Thanks for your help, it was nice to meet you also. You can count on our vote”, Carol, Ward One

“I just wanted to send you an email to let you of one of the candidates for the upcoming election. His name is Mike Cluett, his website is www.mikecluett.ca.

I know him from working on the school council last year, him and his wife helped out with movie nights, etc. They have a son that goes to Hawthorne Village. They also got involved in the portable issues that went on.

He lives in our neighborhood, right on Yates Drive, so he is very familiar with what is going on around this area. So vote for him!” Andrea, Ward One

“You’ve run a really good campaign, and you deserve to win. All the best” D’Arcy

“You’ve put your heart and soul into this campaign!” Mike’s Mom (Not a ward one voter, but its nice to hear from your Mom!)

“I just wanted to say good luck. You have done a fantastic job on your blog/wed site and such. It’s good to see you back in politics. Your true love! Your son Anthony looks just like you and Pat is beautiful.” Mel S.

“Mike: I was driving through Milton a few weeks ago and saw your signs. I just wanted to wish you well tonight.” David W.

“Election Day is here!! We’ll be thinking about you, and keeping our fingers crossed. Good Luck Mike, you’ve been working hard to get here. I’ve looked at your web site and it’s very impressive. All the best for election day.” Michelle M.

Ive had a few questions emailed to me in the last 24 hours asking where am I going to be on Election Day. So I thought Id post it here.

I’ll be voting at my local polling station (Guardian Angels Catholic School) around the dinner hour. After that I’ll be spending some much needed time with my wife Pat and son Anthony watching some results on TV Cogeco. There will be a collection of candidates and supporters at the Seniors Centre on Childs Street where the results will be brought in and tabulated.

After all of that, win or lose, the Mike Cluett Campaign will make its way to Ned Devine’s for a celebration (hopefully a VICTORY celebration!) I should be making it there by around 9 or 915PM Monday night. When you get to Ned’s just tell them youre with the Mike Cluett party and they will direct you where you need to go.

Other than that, all the signs are out, the brochures have been delivered and now I leave it in your very capable hands. I hope that over the last few months of knocking on your doors and speaking with you, I have been able to answer any questions or concerns.

I know many of you that I’ve spoken with during that time follow my website and blog on a regular basis, and for that I say thank you. But there will be more…

If elected tomorrow, the website and blog will continue. It will continue to be a source of information for you and all Miltonians on whats is going on at town council and how it affects you. Since the beginning of my campaign I have talked about 4 main things…Neighbourhood Safety, Green Growth, Taxation, and Communication. Why? Because you told me that these were your concerns. Check out my website if you need any more details on my platform.

Please call or email if there are any last minute questions…if you need a ride to the polling station or to find out where you polling station is…you can go to my website and follow the links.

I look forward to serving you for the next 4 years. I’ll see you on Election Day.

By Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead.
Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Speaking of the Hawthorne Villager website, here is a comment that was received that was very much appreciated.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006:

I really encourage people to watch the Cogeco coverage of the candidates. The Champion has listed the times in past papers and I’ve caught many reruns by chance. I can honestly say that I was undecided until I tuned in to see these candidates in action.

Although everyone has to make up his or her mind, I will say that Mike Cluett was one of the most articulate and organized candidates. While some people may say that a good speaker isn’t necessarily the best candidate, you want someone who is confident and well spoken representing you. Mike Cluett seemed to be all this and more.

BTW I’ve never met Mike, I’m not related to Mike. This is just the impression he gave me. Make the effort to be informed and don’t forget to vote on Monday.

Trish

Like Trish said, its important to make an effort on Monday and vote. No matter who you chose to vote for, its important to vote…to have your say on the direction this town takes for the future.

You can read this thread here. Thanks again for the kind words and they are greatly appreciated.