1 single vote - It doesn't seem like much, but how much does it matter?
On a community board with 7 members, the quorum is 4 and 5 show up. You thought all the issues of the day were covered, but a member brought up an issue - it doesn't matter what the issue was, but your vote, because of absence was not counted.
Recounts are a part of the electoral process. Ward 4 has 11 candidates, and in discussions with any candidate, no one is confident, nor is any admitting defeat. This ward is open, and of the 11, I feel 7 have a good chance of winning (I picked that number out of a hat).
On City council, there are 15 votes. Too many results are 8-7 or 7-6 - How much does one vote count?
Over the past two civic elections, recounts have been required in more than one ward. How much is 1 vote worth?
If you really think that your vote does not count, I hope you change your mind. Monday, for Ward 4, is a turning point for the community. There will be a new representative at City Hall. If you believe that you will not have a say, I challenge you to vote. Your say, and your input is required to make this area of Calgary the most important to the citizens that matter - You. It does not matter what your issue is - if you do not vote, you have no say.
Please vote on Monday, and vote for the candidate that is going to bring your voice to City Hall.
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