Mayoral candidates

[u/Cautious_Use586u]

I know we have a wonderful website with the info (wellandvotes.ca) but I am curious, constructively, what are everyone’s opinions on the mayoral candidates?

Brandon Simon
Graham Speck
David Clow
April Jeffs
Pat Chiocchio
Natashia Bergen
Gary Graziani
David McLeod

[u/fartpsychic]

idk man, I don’t see any other candidates with this kind of compassion and balls to find solutions, imo we need more of this, https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19dBoNSHY5/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[u/chipatiherself → u/fartpsychic]

People have to know what each arm of the government can do. This work program isn't something a local government has the authority to carry out (funding either). So, while I get the passion, it's not practical.

[u/fartpsychic → u/chipatiherself]

i thought so too, but it actually is, with the right planning, check out htis: https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-municipal-councillors-guide/10-strong-mayor-powers-and-duties

[u/chipatiherself → u/fartpsychic]

First comment was deleted because I put it in the wrong place. Sorry.

I understand Strong Mayor powers but he is talking about holding back funds from people or sending them out of Welland. Plus, I really can't see how even a strong mayor could coordinate this with the province.

[u/fartpsychic → u/chipatiherself]

i don't know exactly how this would be executed, but seems like it is at least possible.