And Tomorrow You Vote

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October 24, 2010 After more than six months and six thousand doors, tomorrow is Election Day. This campaign has been a great experience, and it is better because I have met and talked to so many of you. While we have often talked about the referenda on the ballot and the light rail transit plan […]

Debates and Real Dialogue

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October 20, 2010 Knocking on doors and talking to residents about their hopes for Waterloo and what they would like Council to do better has been energizing. As we get closer and closer to Election Day, more and more people have been comparing my campaign with those of my opponents as they try to make […]

Engaging Our Students

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October 13, 2010 Students are an important part of our community, though we do not always talk that way. We hear more about the problems attributed to students in our community than the positive differences that many more students make in our community. From the students raising money to support Habitat for Humanity at Laurier […]

Reflections on the Ward 6 Debate

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October 6, 2010 Last night, the Waterloo Voter Support Committee hosted a debate for the Ward 6 candidates. It was well attended by residents, who were looking to make an informed decision on or before October 25. I was pleased with the thoughtfulness of the questions asked by both the moderator and, through him, by […]