[Image-1] 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 Tony Mancini from Harbourview—Burnside—Dartmouth East sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? Residents of District […]
HRM election 2016
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The duel for Spryfield—Sambro Loop—Prospect Road
This enormous district is home to sprawling communities of various rural, suburban and urban populations. The abundance of individual neighbourhoods each have their own infrastructure (playgrounds, fire halls, and recreation centres are high in demand) ecological issues. Eligible voters: 18,841 (as of 2014) (Up about 500 from 2012) Past voter turnout: 33.74 percent The Candidates […]
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15 questions with District 11 councillor Stephen Adams
[Image-1] 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 Stephen Adams from Spryfield—Sambro Loop—Prospect Road sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? I have […]
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15 questions with District 2 councillor David Hendsbee
[Image-1] 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 David Hendsbee from Preston—Chezzetcook—Eastern Shore sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? I am the […]
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15 questions with District 1 candidate Alison McNair
[Image-1] 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 Alison McNair from Waverley—Fall River—Musquodoboit Valley sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? My background […]
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15 questions with District 14 candidate Lisa Blackburn
[Image-1] 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 Lisa Blackburn from Middle/Upper Sackville—Beaver Bank—Lucasville sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? I have […]
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15 questions with District 9 councillor Linda Mosher
[Image-1] 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 Linda Mosher from Halifax West Armdale sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? As an […]
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15 questions with District 13 candidate Pamela Lovelace
[Image-1] 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 Pamela Lovelace from Hammonds Plains—St. Margarets sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? My platform […]
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The brawl for Halifax West Armdale
Halifax West Armdale is made up of a mixture of urban and suburban dwellers forking out from around the Armdale Rotary. As a result, it contains some of the highest amounts of traffic into and out of the peninsula. Eligible voters: 21,379 (as of 2014) (Up about 500 people from 2012) Past voter turnout: 42.03 […]
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15 questions with District 10 councillor Russell Walker
[Image-1] 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 Russell Walker from Bedford Basin West sent back. ——— Why should residents of your district vote for you? Because of […]
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Savage and MacPherson face off at public forum
[Image-1] Mayoral incumbent Mike Savage and election challenger Lil MacPherson, co-owner of the Wooden Monkey restaurant, squared off on Tuesday night during a debate hosted by HRM’s eight business improvement districts. The event, held at the Westin Hotel, covered a range of issues from environmental concerns to city development. Here are some of the highlights. […]
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The battle for Middle/Upper Sackville—Beaver Bank—Lucasville
[Image-1] Change could be in the air for District 14. Voters in the suburban sprawl of the Sackvilles and other rural residents will have to choose between an absent, popular incumbent who’s challenged by two strong newcomers. Eligible voters: 16,496 (as of 2014) (Up about 1,000 people from 2012) Past voter turnout: 28.45 percent […]