Today, outside Oakville Town Hall, Ann Mulvale announced her intention to seek the position of Mayor in the upcoming 2010 election.
As a resident of Oakville for 38 years, Mulvale’s campaign is set to begin in the coming weeks along with a website to help with her campaign goals.
“The community has some concerns,” Mulvale said outside of Oakville Town Hall.
“What I am hearing is that they have noticed change. They are concerned about our increasing debt load, and they are concerned about what they perceive to be as a lack of respect for democratic choice in terms of whom they’ve elected.”
“They are concerned about the performance of their counsel, and they’re saying we can do better.”
After officially submitting her application, Mulvale was met with a crowd of family and friends supporting her decision.
Mulvale has served in elected office for 23 years, acted as the chair of the United Way campaign, and was a former mayor Oakville – first elected in 1988.
In 2003, Mulvale defeated current Mayor Rob Burton by 28 votes, and was defeated by Mayor Rob Burton in the 2006 municipal election.
“I have very much been responding to the peoples concerns and engaging with the people,” she said. “We’re continuing to listen, we’re continuing to explore some alternatives concepts and ideas.”
“I believe very much in collaborative, inclusive leadership, and I always believe that you never rest on your morals.”
Mulvale wants to give the community of Oakville choice.
“I love our town and that’s why I have decided to seek the public’s trust to serve as Mayor, so that together we can forge an even stronger and more dynamic Oakville,” Mulvale said in her statement.
“Democracy is served by choice I am privileged to be part of your choice in October.”
More information about the 2010 election can be found here. Information about the current candidates can be found here.
Tags: Ann Mulvale, Election 2010
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Michael is a freelance writer and musician from Southern Ontario. He graduated from Sheridan College in 2010 and is a former editor of Travis Magazine. Today he writes for Oakville.com and Chill Magazine - while on the weekends he spends time writing music with his band Mercenaries.
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Yes!!! Lets vote Ann Mulvale back in. She is so dedicated to the Town of Oakville and we need her back!!!
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As we get closer to the election there will be more on these two subjects.