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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Dawn E. Penney from Spryfield—Sambro Loop—Prospect Road sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
My […]
HRM election 2016
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The free-for-all in Timberlea—Beechville—Clayton Park—Wedgewood
[Image-1] The last of four open races this election—thanks to Reg Rankin’s decision not to re-offer. The battle for District 12 builds off of Otter Lake and Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes, which on their own were two of the biggest decisions council voted on during the past year. Residents in these communities will be wanting […]
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15 questions with District 10 candidate Mohammed Ehsan
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Mohammed Ehsan from Halifax—Bedford Basin West sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
One of […]
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The struggle for Harbourview—Burnside—Dartmouth East
[Image-1] The councillor for Harbourview—Burnside—Dartmouth East has to represent both the residential and low-income families in their district, as well as steer the non-stop growth of industrial parks like Burnside and Dartmouth Crossing. All of which means District 6 is going to need careful attention to not spin off its wheels. Eligible voters: 19,428 (as […]
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15 questions with mayoral candidate Lil MacPherson
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what mayoral candidate Lil MacPherson sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of HRM vote for you?
I have the energy to […]
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15 questions with mayor Mike Savage
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what mayor Mike Savage sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of HRM vote for you?
Since 2012, Halifax has become greener, […]
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15 questions with District 12 candidate Richard Zurawski
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Richard Zurawski from Timberlea—Beechville—Clayton Park—Wedgewood sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
I intend to […]
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The crusade for Dartmouth Centre
[Image-1] Gloria McCluskey has stepped down from the Dartmouth Centre throne, creating a power vacuum in which rise eight challengers for the crown. The District 5 candidates are a cordial bunch, but make no mistake, they’re each fighting hard to rep Dartmouth across the water at City Hall. Eligible voters: 21,100 (as of 2014) (Virtually […]
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15 questions with District 8 candidate Chris Poole
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Chris Poole from Halifax Peninsula North sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
My family […]
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The grudge match for Hammonds Plains—St. Margarets
[Image-1] Will reverse networking win the day in Hammonds Plains—St. Margarets? Sure, the residents of this district have better things to worry about than their councillor’s tweeting. But Matt Whitman remains a polarizing presence—both at City Hall and on social media. Given the animosity between the deputy mayor and his strongest challenger, the candidates are […]
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15 questions with District 5 candidate Sam Austin
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Sam Austin from Dartmouth Centre sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
What sets me […]
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15 questions with District 7 candidate Sue Uteck
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 The Coast sent all 53 candidates running in HRM’s municipal election the same 15-question survey in order to help their residents and our readers know a little more about who’s running for council. Here’s what Sue Uteck from Halifax South Downtown sent back.
 ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you?
District 7 […]
