Junction Triangle

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On Thursday, August 26th 2010, Boo' Radley's on Dupont St. hosted the Junction Triangle Municipal Election Issues Forum. This was a somewhat different take on an All Candidates meeting: Instead of a slate of candidates up on a stage talking down to an audience, this event encouraged candidates and voters to mingle amongst each other, having one-on-one conversations.

Six out of the ten registered candidates attended: Ana Bailao, Kevin Beaulieu, Doug Carroll, Nha Le, Joe MacDonald, and Hema Vyas. I didn't count, but I would roughly guess that about sixty residents came out.

I personally think the event went extremely well. Speaking with other neighbours at the event, it seemed there was a consensus that the event was worthwhile, and that voters had a good chance to learn more about the candidates. Thanks to the organizers, the Junction Triangle Rail Committee, and the gracious hosts Mike and Shelley from Boo Radley's.

Read on for a few more comments and photos. Also, be sure to check Tomasz Bugajski's article on BlogTO:
Drinks with the candidates for Ward 18

Ana Bailao: Attended with some supporters and was busy answering questions all night.

Joe MacDonald: Speaking with a local resident (under the watchful eye of Dennis Hopper)

Scott and Kristen: Conversations ranged from very serious to extremely jovial, often at the same time

Hema Vyas (Left): Deep in a one-on-one conversation

Kevin Beaulieu (Left): A familiar face to many, listening to one of our local mural artists

Doug Carroll (Left): Speaking to one of the event organizers

Shelley Ashbury: Probably the most important person in attendance, Shelley provided the space and made sure nobody was thirsty from all the talking.

Photos by Vic Gedris