A Campaign Couldn’t Be Without ….
With the final week of the campaign at hand two things come to mind. What will the results be on October 25, and how much work has gone into this campaign not just from myself but from the many volunteers who have so graciously taken time out of their busy schedules to help.
When I originally began putting the plans together for the campaign my biggest concern was will we be able to accomplish everything we want to. The most important word to note in the previous sentence is we. Without the amazing volunteers I have had over the past 8 months or so, this campaign would not have been nearly as successful as I know it has already been.
Whether it be putting up signs, knocking on doors, going to events in the community, I have almost always had someone be by my side. London is one of the greatest Cities for volunteerism with almost 60% of the population some way or another volunteering. It is truly amazing though to see it in action and to see people passionate about the campaign and passionate about making an impact and change in our City.
I cannot thank these individuals enough for their countless hours of support, dedication and hard work. Naturally, in any political campaign the focus is on the candidate and although certainly this is important in order to vet the candidates, we need to also give due thanks to all of our volunteers.
Whether it is the mayoral race, trustee or any ward race, none of us could be where we are today without the assistance of volunteers, whether they be friends, family or supporters. Without these amazing individuals, I believe our voter turnout rate would be much lower, and a much smaller percentage of the population would hear anything about their candidates.
I would strongly encourage that the next time someone comes to your door on behalf of a candidate in the area, make sure you thank them for taking the time to help spread the word about the election and for helping people make an educated and informed decision.
So once again, to all who have helped, thank you!
