Tag: endorsements

Decision Day

I had the very odd experience of voting for myself today. It was a thrill, and I had to take several deep breaths to ensure that I was filling out my ballot correctly. Flatteringly, the Journal sent a photographer to catch a shot of me at the ballot box—which I think is another good sign.… Read More

More Supporters

I am honoured and humbled to add four more endorsements to the list, including former Ward 5 councillor Larry Langley, Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Gary McPherson, retiring councillor and former Public School Board trustee Janice Melnychuk, and former councillor and city hall architect Gene Dub. It is a compliment of the highest order that… Read More

Teachers

One of the most heartwarming aspects of this campaign has been reconnecting with a number of my former teachers. I’ve actually knocked on a number of doors in the ward unsuspectingly, only to find pleasantly surprised teachers, including Mr. T, Mrs. B, Mr. C, Mrs. W, and Mr. M. It was suggested that I shouldn’t… Read More

More Ink, Sort Of

It’s not quite ink, in the sense that it’s not in the paper, but we’ve been noticed again—this time by Edmonton Journal city hall reporter Susan Ruttan on her blog [link]: One of the slickest campaigns in this election is that of Don Iveson, a 28-year-old who until recently worked for the University of Alberta… Read More