The Way to Break the Incumbency Habit

 

The Way to Break the Incumbency Habit? In 2022 over 100 candidates tried to defeat incumbents. Exactly none were successful.

First, to achieve change....people must be aware of the need to change. Check it out  -prosci

The populus,who vote, must be informed, engaged and active.

People must have the skill to debate tough issues and agree to disagree if necessary.

This is not about positive or negative.  You need both.

Relationships are at stake. The incumbents support each other ( I'm OK, you're OK)
As a group, without doubt, we have one of our worst performances...but if you ask them, uniformly, "we got stuff done".

Landsdowne was approved but was not discussed last election. A new dump was purchased. Again, this came from no where.
LRT and public transit is in a shambles.
Other stated objectives went to the sidelines.
Businesses are closing but just wait until the federal government slashes another 30 000.
So will voters hold this gang of 25 to account? As well they should, and must?

This is not about personalities any longer, it is about results. The council imbued with power, responsibility also has accountability to the voters. The judgement comes but once every four years.
Voters, do your duty