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[Bernard]

From the municipal greens facebook group:

Hi there.
As you may or may not have heard, I have decided to run again for Victoria City Council with my friend and colleague Philippe Lucas. The election this year is Nov 15th and is ramping up to be a very interesting campaign with inevitable change for the future of municipal politics here in our Capital City due to the number of seats that will be opening up. Bea Holland and Helen Hughes have both announced they aren't running, and Dean Fortin is running for Mayor. This opens three seats on council - that’s right - no matter what we will end up with 3 new city councillors! Chris Coleman and Charlayne Thornton-Jo are also both thinking of running for Mayor and if they do (because only one Mayor is elected) we could see five seats change over. This is unheard of in recent history and means we have a clear chance of getting both Philippe and I elected!
In a nutshell, our vision for Victoria is a green and family friendly City with quality harm reduction facilities and social services; sustainable economic and architectural development,; strong, supported and active communities; clean and protected (and food producing!) land, air and water; and a council ready and able to be innovative and principled in their leadership.
We are hoping that all of you that are already working towards this vision in one way or another could put some time aside to contribute your expertise to our efforts. We need your help! I am emailing you today because we ran an awesome campaign in 2005 and Philippe missed a seat by just over 110 votes and so we know we have to work even harder this time around. So if you volunteer at all at any level or make contributions to any charity - please consider redirecting these energies for the next three months to support our campaign. This is the ultimate example of "thinking globally (nationally, provincially, regionally) - act locally!" Since being on council I have learned so much about the potential Victoria has to be a leader in meeting economic, social and environmental challenges, and the opportunity we have to impact real, long lasting change is within reach.
We are having a Campaign Kickoff event to get the energy flowing, and I am hoping that you will join us. There is lots to do - and something to suit everyone’s abilities and interests...from campaign management, volunteer coordination, web design, media and communication, event planning all the way to button making, knocking on doors, or even just attending events with Philippe and I.
We need YOU; Victoria needs you!!!
Aug 24th – 1-3pm, 1104 Topaz Ave.
Snacks and Beverages will be available - you just need to bring creativity, vision and the desire to change Victoria for the better!
Please RSVP so we have enough munchies...
Thanks for your support, in advance!
Sonya Chandler
Victoria City Councillor