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Eric · 02-05-2008, 16:56

What I find fascinating is the large part that party politics plays in your local elections ... our councilors, altho' they no doubt have party affiliations, all run as, well I suppose independents is the best way of putting it. Party politics is never an issue, and is hardly ever mentioned, altho' one can guess a person's affiliation from the way they vote in council. I wonder how productive it is to drag party politics into municipal affairs, and I also question whether the ususal party bickering and posturing would not detract from the purpose of local govt. which is to do their best for the community. Just a few musings from the middle of nowhere.

And congrats Claytonender.

02-05-2008, 16:56	#60
Eric God Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,290 Liked: 2347 times Rep Power: 58528	Re: Local Election Results What I find fascinating is the large part that party politics plays in your local elections ... our councilors, altho' they no doubt have party affiliations, all run as, well I suppose independents is the best way of putting it. Party politics is never an issue, and is hardly ever mentioned, altho' one can guess a person's affiliation from the way they vote in council. I wonder how productive it is to drag party politics into municipal affairs, and I also question whether the ususal party bickering and posturing would not detract from the purpose of local govt. which is to do their best for the community. Just a few musings from the middle of nowhere. And congrats Claytonender.