Blue Dot Northumberland Hosts Candidates on Vital Community Issues at Public Forums in Port Hope and Cobourg

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Blue Dot Northumberland to Question Cobourg Council Candidates on Vital Community Issues at Public Forum

Local environmental advocacy group, Blue Dot Northumberland will host a public municipal election candidates’ forum in Cobourg to question candidates on critical issues affecting the quality and cost of living in Cobourg.

The public forum will take place on Monday, October 5, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the Columbus Community Hall, located at 232 Spencer St. East in Cobourg.

As major environmental, energy, safety and affordability challenges confront Cobourg residents, this event is designed to help citizens assess where council candidates stand on pivotal local matters. Blue Dot Northumberland will press candidates for their distinct positions on key areas within the organization’s mandate, including:
· Safety and livability issues including homelessness.
· Affordable housing developments
· Sustainable energy initiatives, including the potential local impacts of the proposed Wesleyville nuclear plant.

“This forum comes at a critical time as our community faces pressing decisions regarding affordability, energy, and long-term environmental sustainability” said Michael Perley CM, a spokesperson for Blue Dot Northumberland. “We encourage all Cobourg residents to attend, listen to the candidates, and gain a clearer understanding of how future council decisions will impact our daily lives.”

We invite the public to attend this vital civic event to hear directly from the candidates before casting their votes

Blue Dot Northumberland to host and question Port Hope Council candidates regarding their positions on farmland protection, clean air and water, sustainable energy and food security issues on October 8th at a public forum.

At an upcoming municipal election candidates’ public forum hosted by Blue Dot Northumberland, candidates will be questioned about their positions on critical issues in the community including farmland protection, maintaining clean water and air, affordable housing, food security and sustainable energy (including the impact of the proposed Wesleyville nuclear plant).

The forum will be held Thursday, October 8th between 6:30 and 9 pm at the Lions’ Club 29 Thomas St. Port Hope L1A3W3

As major environmental, nuclear energy and food security issues confront Port Hope residents, the forum will help residents assess candidates’ positions on a variety of critically important issues affecting the quality of life and cost of living in Port Hope.

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