Join us for an all-candidates evening focused specifically on issues that matter to rural residents of the Municipality of Tweed. All 12 candidates for mayor, deputy mayor and councillor in the Oct. 26 municipal election have agreed to take part.
The candidates are being asked to address these five areas:
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Top issues for the rural areas and how the newly elected council should tackle those issues
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Consultation and communication with rural residents by the municipal council and administration
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The lack of garbage and recycling pickup in the rural areas
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How to have more attention paid to the concerns of rural residents by the municipal council and administration
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Bylaw enforcement
The event will not be a debate. Each candidate will have a brief period to introduce themselves and explain what they would bring to council in regard to rural issues. Then each will have five minutes to speak to at least three of the five topics listed above. There will be a moderator and a timekeeper.
After the candidates speak, there will be 15-20 minutes for comments from the audience. Refreshments will be available after the event, and people are encouraged to ask questions of individual candidates at that time.
