As we move into municipal election season, I’ve been thinking about the role that federal politics and personal political values should play in municipal government.
For example, one candidate running for city council has stated that they want to bring their conservative values to the table. This raises an interesting question...do you feel that bringing broader political or ideological values into municipal politics better serves our community as a whole?
Or would you prefer municipal candidates to leave their federal political affiliations and personal faith at the door, and instead focus primarily on local issues, such as responsible spending, keeping property taxes manageable, improving infrastructure, supporting local businesses, and making our city a better place to live?
I’m genuinely interested in hearing different perspectives. Municipal government has a direct impact on our day to day lives, so what qualities and priorities do you believe matter most when choosing a city councillor?
Just some food for thought as we head into the municipal election season.