By Pepper Parr
July 3rd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
The city council race for the ward 1 seat just got a little hotter.
Vince Fiorito to run for the ward 1 city council seat
Vince Fiorito, the Green candidate in the recent provincial election has advised the Gazette that he will be running for the city council seat in ward 1.
Fiorito, who lives in ward 5, has decided that it is important for the candidate who expect to file nomination papers in ward 5 later this week or early next have a clear shot at incumbent Paul Sharman. “I don’t want to split that vote” said Fiorito.
However, Fiorito added that “during the provincial campaign as a Green candidate I got more support in Aldershot (ward 1) than I did in ward 5. Running in ward 5 is strategic for me and it is where my support is”
Vince Fiorito was named the Steward of Sheldon Creek; the strongest environmentalist the city has.
Fiorito is a strong environmentalist, probably the best environmental thinker in the city and he has a good public profile.
He doesn’t feel that living outside the ward is an issue. Several of the candidates already nominated live outside the ward.
With Fiorito in the race the dynamic changes considerably.
The candidate count for ward 1 currently includes: Jason Boelhouwer, Kelvin Galbraith, Arlene Iantomasi, René Papin, Marty Staz and Judy Worsley.
Fiorito expects to file his papers the week of July 9th.
Vince has been a regular attendee and participant at several meetings and public forums relating to development proposals over the past few years. He is sincere, passionate, and strongly committed to the principle of local representation. He has some unique and original ideas around engagement and participation that would be beneficial to the community. And of course….Vince is a staunch advocate for the environment as everyone knows.
Vince offers Ward 1 residents a clear and viable alternative to the existing slate of candidates. Ward 1 residents.