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On this web page you will find all of the information on our election activities, including Chamber surveys, advocacy and publications in real time. Once the municipal election campaigns are underway, the information will be updated on daily basis. If you need to know even more information on our election advocacy contact Igor Siljanoski at 519-966-3696 ext. 28. E-mail: isiljanoski@windsorchamber.org.
2010 Municipal Elections Membership Survey Results
Download 2010 Municipal Election Survey Results - Presentation (PDF)
2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
MEMBERSHIP SURVEY RESULTS
September 8, 2010
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce conducted a 2010 Municipal Elections Membership Survey (From July 22nd until August 16th, 2010) to gather the opinions and attitudes of its members toward the current municipal leadership as well as to obtain member’s business issues and priorities.
By the closing date the survey attracted 250 responses. The results of the survey relevant to the 2010 election were the following:
THE CHOICE QUESTION RESULTS
1. Overall, would you say that your business is better off today than it was 2 years ago, the same or worse?
Better off 40%
The same 30%
Worse off 30%
Total 100%
2. From your business perspective, is your municipal government on the right track, wrong track or can’t tell/don’t know?
Right track 52%
Wrong track 20%
Can’t tell / don’t know 28%
Total 100%
3. Thinking of your own local council, which of the following best describes your desired outcome?
All of your council should be re-elected 2%
Most of your council should be re-elected 59%
Most should not be re-elected 37%
None should be re-elected 2%
Total 100%
4. Thinking of the people in your organization, which of the following best describes their voting actions?
Always vote in municipal elections 32%
Usually vote in municipal elections 54%
Don’t usually vote in municipal elections 14%
Never vote in municipal elections 0%
Total 100%
OPEN QUESTION RESULTS
5. Thinking locally, what are the top two priorities for your business that you would like on the agenda for the municipal elections?
1. Developing a plan for economic development and jobs
2. Lowering business property taxes and municipal fees
6. If you could meet local council candidates what two questions would you like to ask?
1. What is your plan for the next four years and how are we going to get there?
2. How do you feel about privatization?
2010 Election Membership Survey Results Media Release (September 8, 2010)
General Election Web Pages
Municipal Affairs and Housing Website:
http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page219.aspx
Municipal Elections Guide:
http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7112.aspx
Key Election Dates:
http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page7050.aspx
Municipal Election Web Pages in Windsor and Essex County
Here are the relevant web pages where you will find more information on declared candidates in each of the municipalities for Essex County:
City of Windsor Election Web Page:
http://www.citywindsor.ca/003239.asp
Town of Tecumseh 2010 Election Web Page:
http://www.tecumseh.ca/townhall/departmental-services/clerks/elections
Town of Essex 2010 Election web page:
http://www.townofessex.on.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=114&Itemid=256\
Town of Lasalle
http://www.town.lasalle.on.ca/Council/council-2010election.htm
Town of Lakeshore:
http://www.lakeshore.ca/counciladministration/elections.asp
Town of Kingsville
http://www.town.kingsville.on.ca/municipal-info/municipal-department/clerks-department/elections.php
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| Presentation of Chamber's election survey results 2010.pdf | 361.83 KB |
| Media Release - September 8, 2010.doc | 40 KB |