Last evening, I canvassed in West Valley. I am pleased with the reception I am receiving, and thank everyone who took time to speak with me. It was nice to meet a family who are excited about the possibility of public transit and community gardens. Generally, people I talk with are unsure if we can afford a new transit system given the costs of maintenance. The same family was very concerned about urban sprawl and the new developments that are destroying natural habitat. We talked about the possibility of restoration of these environments, and I was able to explain about the CEAC project that is underway at the Toyota wetland that is an amazing partnership to restore the pond there.
Generally, the main issue raised in this community in West Valley was traffic congestion downtown, especially when there is a train passing through, and the amount of growth we are experiencing without proper services in place to accomodate all the new people.
Today, (Saturday) I convassed with Kelsey in three different communities in Gleneagles and then went off to Riversong in the evening. I missed the CEAC Film Festival, (I hope CEAC members will forgive me) but attended the Cochrane Music Society Barbeque with my husband who plays in the band and sings in the choir. The food was great, and it was great to chat with and see all my band friends again, as I used to play a trombone in the band until 3 years ago. Two of my friends told me I better come by their neighbourhood soon!!! I will create another post for what I learned from citizens today in Gleneagles and Riversong.
Tomorrow is the All Candidates Forum at the Frank Wills Hall from 7-9, everyone is welcome. Please come out! During the day I will be canvassing in Cochrane Heights.
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