Ward 6 only seems like it’s the smallest ward. Over the past several months I have taken to hitting the doors for this campaign and it’s taken a few months, but I’ve personally canvassed/literature dropped every home in the ward.
Now on to round 2.
I hope that I can meet as many of you before Election Day on October 25th and discuss issues that are important to you. Many of the people I have talked with have similar concerns about growth in Milton, where everything will go when it’s all said and done, infrastructure and neighbourhood safety.
There are less than 80 days now until the election and before then, I hope to make it around the ward once more. This is what you can come to expect from me as your councillor as well. I am the only candidate in Milton who has made a promise to continue to knock on doors in between election campaigns, and not just during them. It’s a commitment I made back in 2006 for the last election, and although I wasn’t successful then, over the last 4 years I have continued to talk with you directly and find out what issues are important to you.
Many of the incumbents on council now think I’m crazy. I’ve been told that it’s impossible to knock on doors because I will be as busy as a councillor. I don’t think it would be that hard to knock on every door in the ward over the course of 4 years if it can be done in a matter of months.
Communication is key for the democratic process. You can’t be successful having a one sided conversation with anyone, especially the tax payers of Milton. There are a number of major initiatives that will happen over the next 4 years from intensification of Main Street, the Boyne survey that will add over 55,000 new people in town and infrastructure demands that need to be addressed.
Council needs to be more proactive when it comes to these issues. They can’t continue to be reactionary when issues arise and need to take the time and solicit input. The other part of this equation is you…the taxpayer.
We need your input as well. We need to you let us know your opinion and concerns when these decisions are made.
That’s why I am asking for a small commitment from you. A commitment of 15 minutes of your time on election day (or the advance polls) to come out, vote and take part in the election process. I’ll return that commitment of working directly with you for the next 4 years.
Check out my election information page for the dates/times/locations of all the advance poll dates. There will be 8 days prior to October 25th that you can take advantage of the advance polls, shorter lines and less stress to go and vote for your choices.
So, if I didn’t get a chance to speak with you on my first time around the ward, I hope that I get a chance to speak with you before Election Day. If at anytime you have any questions or concerns, please email me mike@mikecluett.ca or call me (905) 878-1327 or directly on my cell (647) 888-9032. You can also leave your comments on my blog.
Until then, I will see you at the doors.