By Carol Gottlob, Candidate for Ward 4 Councillor
September 22, 2104
BURLINGTON, ON.
Each week, until the ballots are cast on October 27th, we are going to follow the tales and travails of a single candidate. We have chosen Carol Gottlob, running in ward 4 against a well entrenched incumbent. Gottlob has no experience in civic government, has never campaigned before and neglects to mention that she is also running as a member of the Regional council. Following this candidate is not an endorsement; Gottlob will win on her own merit.
Five weeks remaining in the election campaign. I’ve been knocking on doors, talking to constituents, informing some about municipal government and being informed by others.
There are those who are extremely knowledgeable, and will tell you all that is right and wrong at city hall. I spent at least 25 minutes on one gentleman’s doorstep, learning all about the right way and the wrong way to go about development.
Ward 4 candidate Carol Gottlob has signs along LAkeshore Road. This collection is either side of incumbent Jack Dennison’s driveway.
Others look stunned upon my arrival, particularly north of the QEW in my ward. They’ve never seen anyone from “city hall” come to their doorstep. And somewhere in between are those who are somewhat aware, but not quite sure what to do.
They ask me if I’m running against Kelly Arnott. Kelly is running in Ward 2, but has a large sign placed on Lakeshore Road in Ward 4.
Marianne Meed Ward, who is the Ward 2 incumbent, has one on Walker’s Line, smack dab in the middle of Ward 4.
Ward 4 incumbent Jack Dennison has a large sign on New Street.
Jack Dennison, I’m told, has one at Walker’s Line and Dundas, which is Ward 6. He’s running in Ward 4.
This only adds to the confusion. Then there are signs for school trustees and soon we may see signs for Mayor.
It’s no wonder people don’t come out and vote. They don’t know who they are voting for! If only there was a better way.
Mr. Bean – why worry about removing signs – who’s gonna stop you … I’ve done it before … and I just might be older than you – I like your handle …I should find something appropriately Pythonesque!
Cheers!
Carol – it is unconscionable that a candidate who is running in the ward they wish to represent should be posting signage in neighbouring/adjacent wards …
Kelly Arnott is representing herself as some kind of “entitled” candidate [LOOK AT ME!!] and her Ward 4 signs are at total sham – seeing as she’s puffing along in Ward 2.
Good for you! and good luck – I’m in 2 but I’d vote for you in a heartbeat if I lived in 4 —You go!!! Cheers!
Can we leagally tear down these election signs that are stuck in the ground of the wrong wards?
Thanks for this Carol. In response to comments from residents in Ward 2 and Ward 4, and out of respect for candidates like yourself running in other wards, we have removed any of our signs outside Ward 2.
Sincerely,
Marianne Meed Ward
City/Regional Councillor, Ward 2