Manic Monday | Don’t Forget to Vote….

With our municipal elections having taken place just moments ago I could not help but think about two interesting issues that surround all elections. Most importantly to applaud all of those individuals brave enough to be willing to put their name forward. Realizing the personal attack they will face, the scrutiny and the social media storm that will follow them around it is almost astounding that so many well-intentioned and clearly community-minded persons continue to come forward. At least 50% of the time most people will be opposed to something you are doing and at other times even more. Hats off for not letting that dissuade you.

And then there is the issue of voter turnout or lack thereof. If you have the opportunity and are eligible to vote in any election be it civic, provincial, federal or even our current TOTA election for a board and you have the chance to make a statement with your vote there is absolutely no good reason for you to choose to not do so.

To our slate of nominees for the TOTA Board, thank you so much for taking the time to put your name forward and to work collectively for the betterment of our industry. To our voting stakeholders, if you are eligible to vote in this year's TOTA elections, which can be from the comfort of your chair through our online voting system until Monday October 29; need I say more?

Glenn Mandziuk, TOTA President & CEO