DECISIVE WIN FOR ERNIE MARGETSON
Prince Edward County voters made their choice tonight sending Ernie Margetson to the Mayor's chair for the next four years. Margetson, seen above with his daughters Abby and Leah, picked up just over 62% of the vote. Brad Nieman came in second place with 3598 votes and Terry Shortt came in third winning 1430 votes. More than 100 people gathered at Highline Hall to watch the results come in. Total voter turnout nudged over the halfway mark with 13,381 votes or 50.05%.
I am honoured to have received the endorsement from the Picton Gazette and the Wellington Times. Click on the links to read the full articles. I could not be prouder.
The Grapevine Debate with PEC Mayoral Candidates
Lynn Pickering asks mayoral candidates about the issues that matter to all of us.
Part one: Picton Terminals, Affordable Housing, Development
Part two: Tourism, Roads, Council Size
Part three: Is Council dysfunctional?, First order of business as Mayor, Closing remarks
Time to vote
Whether advance polls, online voting, or casting your ballot on Election day - some folks weigh in on the importance of making a choice.
Pumpkinfest
Hundreds line the streets of Wellington for Pumpkinfest.
The chilly temps didn't stop the crowds from enjoying the sunshine. Wellington Village was a sea of orange.
The Margetson Campaign
My turn this week to be profiled by the Picton Gazette. It covers many of my positions on the issues that matter to all of us. In case you missed it, here is the link to the story.
Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate
It looked like the line-up for a Grateful Dead concert. Hundreds of people lined up outside Picton's Regent Theatre to hear from the three candidates running for mayor. It was an impressive turnout and proof that people in Prince Edward County are invested in our future.
The debate touched on all the points of concern, tourism, jobs, fiscal responsibility, cell service and more. In case you missed it, here is a link to the debate provided by the folks at Cogego.
Reaching out to young people in Prince Edward County is very important to me. The challenges they face are great. That's why we need to engage young people and make them aware of how much their voices matter. I sat down with Jennifer Armstrong who already has a long history of getting involved in the community. We talked about some of the challenges and the benefits of getting involved. Here is our conversation.
Ernie's Campaign Update #3
Fun at the Ameliasburgh Fair
Great night in Consecon. Thank you CARA for organizing.
Weekend at the Picton fair: met so many people who work to make our community better, and would not be the same without Duffer's fries.
