Last night, I campaigned in Heritage Hills with my friend Margaret. We heard many comments from new citizens who have moved into the community recently. Mostly they were concerned about the Highway 22 and Highway 1A intersection. They want a pathway connection to the rest of Town and they want to feel part of the community.
There was plenty of discussion about the possibility of a Walmart coming to the Domtar lands, some were for and some were against it. Generally, people want to know that they are welcomed to Cochrane, and that there are opportunities for them to become involved. We enjoyed chatting with some young voters who were convinced to vote for the first time in a municipal election. I did hear from one gentleman who said he will not vote for me in the election and I was very pleased that he felt he could be so candid about his reasons. This is a good sign that people take the time to explain their ideas and let me know how I might improve as a local politician. Several other citizens told me why they will be voting for me, and the discussion was therefore very balanced and useful.
I really enjoyed talking with a resident who recently moved here and works in Calgary. He talked about how lucky Cochrane is to have such a vibrant history and culture. Listening to him, I was very proud of the community and our ability to attract folks from all over Canada as the community of choice.
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