Yes, I know – Elections are boring, they tend to divide people, they are about “the other stuff that doesn’t have anything to do with me”
BUT IT Does.
It does matter.
These past few years (seems like a lifetime) of weirdness, aka Plan-dam-ilk, those humans we elected at the regional level have been the ones who closed your business, muzzled your children and locked up your grandmother. They imposed upon you their idea that eggs and milk are ok to buy, socks and underwear where not important enough to allow you to purchase.
Where did they get off to tell you how to live your life? Do I sound pissed???? Why aren’t you???
You might try to argue that it was Emperor Ford who commanded all that nonsense. Well, how come there actually where regions in this country that choose – on their own – to carry on business as usual. They choose to not conform to their Emperor.
Our regional council is our first step of governance and the one that affects us the most. They are where the “rubber hits the road”. While voting federally will be important in days to come, Voting for Freedom is Very important in the immediate.
Now is your opportunity to make the changes that are needed to shake the very establishment those humans have grown comfortable in.
As of Today, Advanced Voting polls are open. Just this week, the voter cards have gone out. You still have the right to vote. DO SO.
You still can vote for men and women who are awake and understand the harms that where inflicted upon us. Cast your precious vote in the collective direction of the men and women who will stand up for you, your business, and your grandmother.
The following is a list of candidates that seem to be awake. Please note this is a guide. Do your own due diligence. Niagara 4 Freedom does not support any specific candidate. Nor do we claim to know every awake one, but we are trying to do our best to keep you informed.
Municipal Freedom Candidates
Candidates running for all positions in Niagara Region where asked questions about covid policy and what they would do if lockdowns were reintroduced. The following are the ones who expressed viewpoints in support of freedom & against lockdowns. Candidates with a * denotes someone who in the past supported mandates but will oppose them moving forward. Not everyone replied. Some wouldn’t reply.
Fort Erie: Mayor: Peter Taras
Region: Peter Nolan
Ward 1 - Rob Smith
Ward 2 - John Mollicone
Ward 3 – Becky Jenney
Ward 4 - Fred Reimer
Ward 6 - Kristen Halfpenny
DSBN: Susan Jovanovic
Niagara Catholic: John Eaton-Turner
Grimsby:
Councillor: Ward 2 – Dave Sharpe.
Ward 3 – Duncan Storey.
DSBN: Elizabeth Klassen,
Niagara Catholic: Roberta Skoko
Lincoln: DSBN: Elizabeth Klassen
Niagara Falls:
Councillors; Rebecca Crothers, Tony Caruso, Peter Giblett, Mona Patel
Niagara Catholic: José Kafie Trustee : Joe Bauzzese
NOTL: Council: Katherine Reid.
Pelham: Niagara Catholic: Rene F. Nand, Irma Ruiter
Port Colborne: DSBN: Susan Jovanovic Niagara Catholic: John Eaton-Turner
St. Catharines:
Mayor: Mike Britton.★ (see below) , Nick Petrucci
Region: Matthew Bradman, Bryan Blue, Steve Borisenko,
Council: 1 – Merriton; Rebecca Hahn, Jeff Sheppard.
3 – St. George’s; Kevin Townsend*, Jason Benoit.
4 – St. Patrick’s; Danielle Romaniuk.
5 – Grantham; Bill Phillips.*
Niagara Catholic: Cameron Burton.
Thorold:
Mayor: Damon Ford
Region: Daryl Wilkinson
Councillor: Chris York, Jim Handley, Victoria Wilson, Carm DeRose, Anthony Longo, Tim O’Hare, Mike DeDivitiis, Rachael Hayne , Dean Taylor, Jim Whelan, Sabastian Soccio-Marandola
Niagara Catholic: Cameron Burton.
Wainfleet:
Mayor: Alfred Kiers.
Niagara Catholic: John Eaton-Turner
Welland: Mayor: Jeffrey Walters.
Region: Leanna Villella
Councillor:
Ward 5 - Graham Speck.
DSBN: Tricia O’Connor
Niagara Catholic: Cameron Burton, Irma Ruiter
West Lincoln:
Mayor: Dave Bylsma
Regional councilor: Peggy Cook
Council: Ward 1 - Paul Griffin, Henry Vis.
Ward 2 - Harold Jonker, Eric Ravensbergen
Ward 3 - Clarence Vanderhout, Mark Wanders
DSBN: Jessica Vansydenberg
★ Regarding the St. Catharines Mayoral race, there is another freedom-loving candidate, Nick Petrucci. However, it is doubtful he has enough support & momentum to beat who we don’t want in, Matt Siscoe. Mike Britton has name recognition, momentum, and experience on council and in party politics. He supports freedom.
Please note: You are not obligated to vote for all the vacant spots on your ballet. Only vote for your chosen candidate.
You have the right to vote. It is your civic duty. Get informed. Do so wisely.