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Today was one of the longest days of my life. I feel especially privileged to have been able to share it with so many friends and family, even some who came a considerable distance to celebrate. Quite honestly, it would have been a celebration either way. I was impressed at all points with the way… Read More
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
Campaigning is over. I stepped the last sign in my inventory into a lawn in Haddow at about 5:15pm, and then had to run my volunteers back to HQ. I hit two more doors after that: my neighbours across the street, whose son Paul has been a huge help, and become a good friend; and… Read More
Flyering with our get out the vote piece is finally done, but for a couple hundred here and there that people will finish today. We sent out about 22,000, each specific to the neighbourhood with reflections on the main issue heard on the doors and specific information about where to vote tomorrow. With this done,… Read More
As of tonight, I’ve connected meaningfully with voters in every poll in Ward 5, which was a goal of mine from early in the campaign. My other goal was to knock on 10,000 doors, though I’m not sure if I’ve accomplished that since we lost track late in the summer. I think we’re close, but… Read More