Want my vote? Tell me what you stand for

Want my vote? Tell me what you stand for

Low voter turnout isn’t just about public apathy. Municipal candidates must give voters clear reasons to support them If the results of recent civic elections around the country are anything to go by, Canadians are not enthusiastic participants in the democratic process. A solid majority of Winnipeggers did not bother to vote for mayor, councillors or school board trustees on Oct. 28. Only about 38 per cent showed up at the ballot boxes, a tur…