The election of the first municipal government of the new Millennium and of the City of Greater Sudbury is just days away! The people chosen will play a large role in shaping our future over the next three years and beyond, so when November 13 finally comes, ratepayers must make a very important decision about who they want to act as our spokespersons.

The candidates for Ward 3, shown above at the head table during the ‘Meet The Candidates Night’ sponsored by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce on October 23, will be on the hot seat again when The Vision Paper presents a special ‘Meet The Candidates Night’ on Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Centennial Arena. The evening will be an  excellent opportunity for candidates to express their opinions on the major issues and to answer questions presented by the audience and by other candidates.

The Vision Paper and Infocom Canada have also provided Ward 3 residents with a special site on the internet at www.thevisionpaper.com. When you visit the site, click on Elections 2000, and you will find everything you wanted to know about the candidates for Ward 3. Read what they have to say and see if you agree with the direction they are heading.

The format of the ‘Meet The Candidates Night’ will include plenty of time for questions from the audience. It will also feature an opportunity for the audience to listen to candidates debate various positions on some of the more contentious issues facing our City.

The nine candidates running for the two (2) Council positions in Ward 3 include: Nicky Doyon; Ron Dupuis; Maurice Lamoreux; Marc Landry; Joe Niceforo; Louise Portelance; Andre Rivest; Roger Trottier; and Len Zivny.

Over 150 people attended the first Meet The Candidates Night held on Monday, October 23. The evening generated some spirited discussions and at times provided food for thought for audience members. On November 2, candidates will have another opportunity to solidify their positions and perhaps satisfy some of the concerns expressed by residents during the first meeting.

The staff of the Vision Paper strongly encourages all residents to make a sincere effort to attend this important ‘Candidates Night’. With so little time remaining until decision day, it is crucial that we all listen carefully to the candidates. After all, we will be certainly listening to them for the next three years. Let’s make an informed vote on November 13.

Visit www.thevisionpaper.com so that you can become better informed about

the candidates. Ask the tough questions and make your choice. It will be a choice you will have to live with for the next three years. And it will be a choice which may affect you for much longer.