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Speak Your Mind | Better Know a Candidate SPEAK YOUR MIND ON LOGIN WITH SEARCH » » » » 0 TUE SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 0 0 Like 1 Writer, Davenport This election promises to be an interesting one in Davenport. The incumbent, Tony Ruprect is, after 33 years in politics, not running in this election. Since 1999, when Davenport became a riding, the What do you think is the most pressing neighborhood has been represented by Liberals both provincially and federally - but this reign concern with regard to transportation in the ended during the last federal election. NDP Andrew Cash unseated Liberal incumbent Mario Silva. Will province of Ontario? this change on the federal front translate to a change provincially? It's shaping up to be an interesting race. Perhaps it's time to get to know the candidates...* Public transit costs and funding Jonah Schein, NDP Road and infrastructure According to Schein's website, he's lived and worked in west-end Toronto all his life and has been actively involved in building the civic engagement program with The Stop. As for issues, his site is lean on the decay details of what he wants for Davenport, but outlines the NDP platform quite clearly. With a history of Gas prices community involvement and the success of Andrew Cash during the federal election, Schein could be the Car insurance premiums one to watch in Davenport. Traffic gridlock Frank de Jong, Green Other As a long-time Davenport community member and Green Party member and a teacher with the Toronto District School Board, de Jong is committed to building a pedestrian friendly community, changing the way in which the tax system penalizes those that make improvements to buildings on their land (by taxing on the land value versus the value of the property - which increases when improvements are made) and to clean trains. Overall, de Jong's committment to local issues and commitment to the neighbourhood could be an asset during this election campaign. Debate the current topics and see the hottest Cristina Martins, Liberal conversation threads. Although Cristina Martins is a policitcal newcomer, she's no stranger to local business issues - she's the current President of the Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals, and is the Director of the Greater Toronto Business Association and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto. Will her upbringing in Davenport, her ties to the local small business community and her Portuguese heritage be enough for her to overcome the Liberal platform promising all-day Go Trains in a neighbourhood fighting against dirty diesel? Kirk Russell, PC According to Russell's website, he's been heavily involved in the Davenport neighbourhood since moving to Canada, volunteering his time with the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, organizing Christmas food basket drives as well as the annual BBQ at St. Anthony's Catholic School. He is running for the PC party because he is concerned about transit and infrastructure in Ontario and wants to bring more jobs to Davenport by helping small businesses thrive. Considering the party has not made any inroads in the Whether it's about the issues, the converted by Web2PDFConvert.com community, will Russell's pro-small business stance be enough to endear him to the voting public? Whether it's about the issues, the Leaders or the voting process, *Out of the four candidates, only Frank de Jong returned a message to his office, while Johah Shein's Speak Your Mind to get the campaign offered to make an appointment. Martins and Russell did not return messages. conversation started. Name YOU MUST BE LOGGED IN TO COMMENT: LOGIN WITH E-mail Your Question Crime Tim Hudak Economy Dalton McGuinty Education Andrea Horwath Environment Mike Schreiner Health Care Transportation Smell Test Discussion Boards About Us Contact Us Privacy Code Terms of Use converted by Web2PDFConvert.com.
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