“Democracy Requires Active Participation”

“Democracy Requires Active Participation”

The League of Women Voters SouthCoast hosted a candidates’ forum on Tuesday night at Sippican School for those seeking election in Marion’s local elections on May 16. Eileen Marum, Co-Chair of the League of Women Voters SouthCoast, spoke before passing to the moderator saying, “democracy requires active participation.” Serving as Moderator was Jack Eklund, member of the League, attorney, and frequent moderator of local elections in the Tri-Town.…

Still on the topic of democracy …

by SHERALYN ROMAN A review of past columns like “Off to the polls,” “Representation Matters,” and “Having Your Say” suggests there’s been a bit of a theme to my musings of late. Democracy in action has been on full display, and perhaps that’s perfectly appropriate given what has been going on here in Caledon, and at both the provincial and federal levels. Citizens from across Caledon, the province and our country have been weighing in on the sta…

Mr Desbiens focuses on an approach that places citizens at the heart of municipal government decisions.