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2022 Municipal Election News

Newmarket voters grill municipal election candidates on issues

Newmarket voters grill municipal election candidates on issues

'The read of the person is very important' voter says of meet-and-greet event, but some lament lack of debate
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Gordon Prentice, deputy mayor

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Gordon Prentice, deputy mayor

Deputy mayor and regional councillor candidate Gordon Prentice lists the top 4 qualities required to be an effective representative: honesty; integrity; vision; commitment
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OPINION: Farmland preservation a critical election issue

OPINION: Farmland preservation a critical election issue

Land-use planning is a municipal responsibility, so ask your local candidates where they stand on issues like minister's zoning orders, OFA president urges
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POLL: Taxes, fiscal management top issue for Newmarket voters

POLL: Taxes, fiscal management top issue for Newmarket voters

Nearly half of the 647 local respondents to a NewmarketToday poll indicated they are concerned about the cost of living and potential tax hikes
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Theresa McNicol, trustee, YCDSB

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Theresa McNicol, trustee, YCDSB

Incumbent Trustee Theresa McNicol lists the top 4 qualities required to be an effective trustee as: honesty, accountable, accessible and approachable
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Bob Kwapis, Ward 5 councillor (acclaimed)

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Bob Kwapis, Ward 5 councillor (acclaimed)

Acclaimed Ward 5 Councillor Bob Kwapis lists the top 4 qualities required to be an effective councillor: responsive; accountable; involved; caring
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CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Peter Fracassi, trustee, YCDSB

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE: Peter Fracassi, trustee, YCDSB

Peter Fracassi lists the top 4 qualities required to be an effective trustee as: collaboration; trust; dedication; responsive 
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Newmarket Ward 6 candidate to provide 'young, fresh perspective'

Newmarket Ward 6 candidate to provide 'young, fresh perspective'

27-year-old Lukas Fuina enters the race to prevent acclamation
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Are you on Newmarket's municipal voters list?

Are you on Newmarket's municipal voters list?

Check the voters list online — voting opens Oct. 15 — or drop by the town's election open house Sept. 28
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ISSUES: Newmarket election candidates challenging retail cannabis choice

ISSUES: Newmarket election candidates challenging retail cannabis choice

Newmarket opted out of retail cannabis in 2019; mayor stands by decision, saying zoning control is needed to revisit issue
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