CLSElection Primer

2 economic and social life of all of its citizens.” Dennis Gorman could not be contacted.

The remainder of the candidates did not reply.

You will be voting for your choice of candidate for Mayor, Councillor in your ward, and School Board Trustee for your area (divided by public, separate, French, English boards).

Below, brief, unbiased information is presented for each candidate, as available. This information is taken from: (1) their platforms, where available; (2) their replies to the surveys above; (3) their public statements at the all candidates’ meeting; and for mayoral candidates (4) their replies during the Good Green Town Hall for mayoral candidates.

Please note that this information is a very brief summary only. Please read the candidates’ platforms and survey replies for a complete view of their position.

Also note that a candidate’s record in the community, or as an incumbent are also very important in knowing what type of representative they will be. Talk to your candidates about what past accomplishments they are proud of, how they voted on issues of importance to you, and how they have worked with community groups.

Below, there is an index to help you find the information for the candidates of interest to you.

Further information can be found at: http://www.northernlife.ca/election2010/, http://www.thesudburystar.com/SearchCat.aspx? cid=7274&cname=Municipal+election+2010, candidate videos for some candidates: http://www.thesudburystar.com/SearchCat.aspx? cid=7308&cname=Candidate+videos.

Don’t forget to get to know the candidates for trustee. School board trustees make important decisions that affect the wider community, such as school closures. Their contact information can be found at the election website along with the other candidates.

There is also information here: http://www.sudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx? archive=true&e=2803755. _______________________________________________________________________ _ Index: Mayoral candidates: Ted Callaghan – pg.3 Zack Gauthier, Dennis Gorman – pg.4 Marianne Matichuk – pg.5 Ed Pokonzie, David Popescu – pg. 6 John Rodriguez – pg. 7 Derek Young – pg. 8 Councillor candidates: Wards 1,2,3 – pg.9 Wards 4,5 – pg.10 Wards 6,7 – pg.11 Wards 8 – pg.12