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Yesterday a number of younger delegates assembled at ICLEI’s request to scope out a possible Youth/Next Gen initiative for young leaders. (Daveberta has written a great synopsis.) A few of us put together a resolution today and we’ll see what the reception at the main meeting is like tomorrow. Many delegates were impressed with our… Read More
Today was a splendid day. It started out with a trip out to Earl Buxton elementary in Riverbend to visit a pair of grade six classes. Among the numerous school visits I’ve made during the campaign I’ve enjoyed the grade six visits most as they offer the hardest questions—perhaps because they study municipal elections and… Read More
The last week has been full of inspiration. Meetings with community leaders have been encouraging, certainly, but I get a real lift out of meeting everyday citizens. I make a point of speaking to everyone I meet at the doors with respect, just as Councillor Linda Sloan did to me when she was running for… Read More