The Village of Inglewood Association is hosting an All Candidates Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, from 7:00 to 9:40 p.m. at the Inglewood Community Centre.
Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for Mayor, Regional Councillor for Wards 1, 2 and 3, and Local Councillor for Ward 1.
All candidates in these races have been invited to participate.
Updated Format for the Evening
Due to an overwhelmingly positive response from candidates, the format for the evening has been adjusted slightly to accommodate participation while allowing residents an opportunity to ask questions.
The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Space at the Inglewood Community Centre is limited to 80 people, so residents are encouraged to arrive early.
7:00 p.m. — Welcome and Introductions
The evening will begin with introductions, an overview of the format and a review of the ground rules for the discussion.
7:05–7:55 p.m. — Candidates for Mayor
Each mayoral candidate will have:
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A 90-second opening statement
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An opportunity to respond to questions, with 60 seconds per candidate response
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A 90-second closing statement
Candidates will be asked to respond to the following opening question:
Please tell us who you are, what you believe are the two most important issues facing our community, and what you would like residents to know about your priorities and approach.
8:00–8:35 p.m. — Candidates for Regional Councillor
Candidates for Regional Councillor will follow the same format:
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90-second opening statement
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Q&A, with 60 seconds per candidate response
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90-second closing statement
Candidates will respond to the same broad opening question regarding their background, the community’s most important issues, and their priorities and approach.
8:40–9:30 p.m. — Candidates for Councillor
Candidates for Councillor will then take part in:
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90-second opening statement
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Q&A, with 60 seconds per candidate response
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90-second closing statement
Again, candidates will be asked to address the two issues they believe are most important to the community and outline their priorities and approach.
9:30–9:40 p.m. — Wrap-Up
The evening will conclude with a brief wrap-up.
Submit Your Questions
Residents attending the meeting are invited to submit questions for the candidates in advance.
If you would like to submit a question, please provide:
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Your full name
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Your question
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Which group of candidates you would like the question addressed to — Mayor, Regional Councillor or Councillor
Questions can be submitted by responding to the event invitation/email.
A Respectful Community Conversation
The goal of the All Candidates Meeting is to provide a balanced and respectful platform for all candidates to share their vision with residents.
The Village of Inglewood Association encourages everyone attending to help maintain a constructive, courteous and informative discussion.
With limited seating available, residents planning to attend are encouraged to arrive early for the 7:00 p.m. start.
Event: All Candidates Meeting
Date: Tuesday, October 6
Time: 7:00–9:40 p.m.
Location: Inglewood Community Centre
Capacity: 80 people