Dispelling Rumours

Campaigning is about showing your best… but it seems to be showing the worst.  This is unfortunate and I hope it gets better before it gets worse.  I am aware of some misconceptions and misinformation being shared about me to sway the voter one way or another.  This blog is intended to dispel some of these rumours to help constituents learn more about me and my mayoral candidacy.

Factoid #1:
Yes, I have put my name forward to become the Mayor of Sechelt to lead and serve the public.  I am running as an independent with full intentions of winning.  My greatest influence to take this bold step of running for public office was my recent experience interviewing women at the food bank with the Community Resource Centre’s Progress Plan, a Status of Women’s project that is focused on the economic wellness of women on the Sunshine Coast.

Factoid #2:
When I decided to put my name forward as Mayor of Sechelt, I acted immediately on this.  Although my name appears third on the candidates list due to alphabetical order, I was the first mayoral candidate to officially submit his/her nomination forms to the District of Sechelt.  I submitted my nomination forms on Friday, October 3, 2014.

Factoid #3:
I am running for mayor because I have the capacity, disposition, and commitment to lead and serve the District of Sechelt. Serving on council is not a right of passage to mayoralty.  It’s about the right team and person to lead them.  Please note, I am not the only mayoral candidate running in this campaign who has not served on Sechelt Council as a councillor.

Factoid #4
I am implementing a positive campaign.  I do not support false truths or hurtful assumptions used to manipulate the public from making an informed choice.  Hence, my motivation for this blog entry.  If your have any questions about me or my candidacy, contact me.  Visit my website at www.christineyounghusband.com for more information.

Factoid #5:
Votes will be split three ways.  District of Sechelt voters must figure out what they value most and choose a candidate that best reflects those values.  I encourage the electorate to get informed, get engaged, and get connected.  Go to an all-candidates forum, talk to the candidate, or ask someone who knows.

Thank you for taking the time to read my edu-blog.  Please get informed.  Ask questions.  Vote on November 15th.