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Banning union/corporate donations to municipal campaigns the right thing to do
My Take: Why Burlington (VT)'s Bernie Sanders matters to Burlington, ON
Bernie Sanders has one key message: get big money out of politics. The former mayor of Burlington, Vermont, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. President in this fall's election, recognizes that money has a way of buying influence of decision makers, to act in ways that aren't always in the public's best interests.
Bernie's not for sale. It's a powerful message, as relevant for Burlington, Vermont and the rest of the U.S. as it is for Burlington, Ontario, Canada, where I serve as a city councillor.
Hospital, highway, downloading top issues in election
Funding for Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, a highway through the escarpment in North Burlington and uploading social costs previously downloaded to the property tax base are emerging as three key issues in the provincial election Oct. 6. Though there are many issues in the election, including education funding, tax increases, jobs, and the environment - these are the main concerns facing the municipality and Burlington taxpayers.