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2022 Municipal Election News

Election issues: Getting council buy-in to the mayor’s agenda

Election issues: Getting council buy-in to the mayor’s agenda

The mayor is just one vote on council, so we asked mayoral candidates what skills they can bring to bear to get the rest of city council to back the mayor’s agenda
Dutrisac expresses election fraud concerns with online voting

Dutrisac expresses election fraud concerns with online voting

Online voting in this year’s civic election will commence Oct. 14 at 10 a.m., and election day is Oct. 24, capping off at 8 p.m. that day
Bigger’s name to still appear on the ballot despite dropping out

Bigger’s name to still appear on the ballot despite dropping out

Mayor Brian Bigger recently withdrew his candidacy for mayor, but because his withdrawal was past the deadline, his name will still be on the ballot — just don't vote for him
McKillop: Six questions for candidates and all citizens

McKillop: Six questions for candidates and all citizens

Ward 7 candidate Mark McKillop has concerns about the Junction East project
Parent: In politics, do what you say you will do

Parent: In politics, do what you say you will do

Ward 5 candidate Mike Parent lays out his promises to voters
Fact Check Friday: Is zero-based budgeting a good idea?

Fact Check Friday: Is zero-based budgeting a good idea?

Several candidates in this year’s civic election are pushing for the City of Greater Sudbury to adopt a zero-based approach to tackling city finances, but is it a good idea?
Mayoral candidates talk economic growth, supporting business

Mayoral candidates talk economic growth, supporting business

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Mayoral Candidates Fireside Chat’ at Collège Boréal on Thursday evening, at which five of eight candidates were invited to speak
Election issues: How do you deliver services for the lowest cost?

Election issues: How do you deliver services for the lowest cost?

To achieve a 3.7% tax increase in 2023, the city needs to shave $17.7M in costs. Mayoral candidates tell Sudbury.com how they propose to maintain existing service levels while also keepoing costs as low as possible
Mayoral hopefuls tout decentralization at Capreol debate

Mayoral hopefuls tout decentralization at Capreol debate

Wednesday’s mayoral candidates debate saw six candidates hash out their platforms at the Capreol Arena, which included a special focus on outlying communities
Election issues: Does the urban core get too much attention?

Election issues: Does the urban core get too much attention?

Many people in Greater Sudbury’s outlying communities feel the city’s urban areas get too much attention and too much tax money. We asked the candidates for their ideas on how this could be addressed