VOTE 2014: Aurora is “better off now than four years ago,” says Dawe launching re-election bid

February 26, 2014 · 0 Comments

Mayor Geoffrey Dawe is not going to rest on his laurels. The Mayor officially announced his bid for re-election at Wednesday’s annual Mayor’s Luncheon...

VOTE 2014: Lalas wants to bring youth voice to Council table

Throughout Alice Lalas’ time at Queen’s University seeking her bachelor’s degree in Political Science, a common refrain bemoaned the lack of youth involvement in civic life.

VOTE 2014: Pullano plans to jump into municipal race this week

Aurora businessman Anthony Pullano plans to jump into the municipal election race this week. Owner of the Aurora-based Embassy Greeting Cards, he tells The Auroran he plans to file...

VOTE 2014: Ballard focuses on “sustainable community”

After the first full month of the 2014 election season, most members of Aurora Council have stated their intentions to seek re-election in one way or another, biding their time before formally entering the race. The same cannot be said for Councillor Chris Ballard.

VOTE 2014: Gaertner wants to fight for Moraine if re-elected this fall

Campaigning for her third term on Council in 2010, Wendy Gaertner wanted to help strengthen Oak Ridges Moraine legislation when it came up for review. Although that is still pending by the end of 2015, she remains firm in her mandate. Councillor Gaertner says she will again seek re-election this year...

VOTE 2014: Seeing projects through remains top priority for Pirri

When Councillor Paul Pirri threw his hat into the political ring almost four years ago, he was the youngest candidate by far. It was not, he said, a little detail that intimidated him. He knew what...

VOTE 2014: Museum, youth space tops Councillor Humfryes’ “to do” list

When Councillor Sandra Humfryes was first elected to Council in October 2010, she promised residents she would work hard to make a re-established Aurora museum a reality. Now, with the Aurora Collection now under the auspices of the municipality...

VOTE 2014 — Public service is a “very worthwhile endeavour”: Buck

When Councillor Evelyn Buck looks back on her decades in public service, she says she feels people have come to “trust her.” Serving in multiple capacities since her first successful election in Canada’s...

VOTE 2014: You have to be in the right place at the right time of your life, says Gallo

As Councillor John Gallo enters the final months of his second term on Council, he looks back on a term very different from his first. Although this is his second term as a Councillor, it is his first full term in the role, having been appointed midway...

VOTE 2014: Thompson has tried to get back to basics as Councillor

With the 2014 election little more than 10 months away, Councillor Michael Thompson says there is still much work to be done. The first-time Councillor, who placed second in the polls behind John Abel, says he and the incumbent Council have tried to get back to basics...

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