Township of North Dumfries - Ward 1
Your ward councillor sits on your township council.
Local municipalities deal with issues such as public parks,
fire departments, and building inspections. Read more on the
Muncipal Government Overview page.
Questionnaires
Questionnaires allow you to compare candidate responses side by side.
Ask yourself whether you agree with the candidate positions, and
whether the candidates demonstrate good understanding of the
underlying issues.
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GREN Survey on Environmental Issues,
Grand River Environmental Network,
October 10, 2022.
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FABWR Candidate Survey Results,
For a Better Waterloo Region,
October 8, 2022.
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2022 Election Candidates List Survey,
Waterloo Crime Prevention Council,
October 7, 2022.
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Heritage Platforms for 2022 Elections,
ACO (Architectural Conservancy Ontario) North Waterloo Region,
September 27, 2022.
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Results of 2SLGBTQIA+ Questionnaire for Waterloo Region Municipal Candidates,
SPECTRUM and OK2BME,
September 26, 2022.
Endorsements from Organizations
Some advocacy groups release endorsements of particular candidates.
Look at the advocacy group’s positions and philosophies, and see
whether they align with your own.
Questions to ask yourself:
- What political outcomes does this group advocate for? Do you agree
with their goals?
- On what basis did this group make their endorsement? Did they gather
statements from the candidates?
- How transparent was their selection process?
Grouped Candidate Profiles
Candidate profiles allow you to read responses from different candidates side by side.
Articles and News Items
Articles can highlight issues of importance to the election and the electorate.
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Electorate votes in entirely new council in Wilmot,
Waterloo Region Record,
October 24, 2022.
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Township residents mine Waterloo Region politicians on gravel pit issue,
Waterloo Region Record,
October 12, 2022.
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Uncontested seats outnumber election races in Wellesley, North Dumfries,
Waterloo Region Record,
September 27, 2022.
