Why I'm voting for both Doug & Rob Ford

   Politics.  One of the most personal topics one could chat about. (the other that comes to mind is religion, but that's not for today)  People are not going to agree with you 100% on your beliefs.  Everyone's got their opinion of what their particular beliefs means to them.  I enjoy debate and conversation.  I've got friends that have very different opinions regarding politics.  Often very opposing, but it can still be discussed with respect and at the end of the discussion we're still friends.  In this, my little corner of the interweb, I'm going to chat briefly about politics. 

   We've got a pretty big political race going on right now in my city.  Toronto.  I've lived here for most of my life and have seen Mayors & Councillors come and go.  I've really liked some, and really disliked others.  Not everyone's going to be happy with an election outcome; but we've have a democratic process in place and I'm thankful for that. 

   I'm a big Rob & Doug Ford supporter, and I'll tell you why.

   Before he was my Mayor, Rob Ford was my Councillor here in Ward#2.  If I called the city of Toronto regarding a city issue.  I couldn't get anyone to return my calls.  Not once.  So, I went to my Councillor at the time Rob Ford, and he answered me the same day?!  Huge points for that.  I've never experienced a politician like that, ever.  I had a property issue that the city of Toronto was supposed to deal with but wouldn't.  The day after he contacted me, Rob Ford had three different city departments meet with him and myself on my front lawn and told them to fix my issue and that he'd be back to check.  The city crews worked together and fixed my property issue that week, and on the weekend Rob Ford came back to my home to verify the work was done and it was done to my satisfaction.  It was, and I thanked him for his service.  After that, I decided to go to a few community planning meetings and Rob was always there.   The guys truly cares.  He was really involved with my community and that in turn got me interested more in my own community.   When you meet him, one of the first things he does is give you his phone number and tells you to call him if you need anything city related ; and he means it. 

   Then he ran for Mayor, and I knew from my experience as him as my Councillor, he's exactly the kind of politician I'd want as my Mayor.  I wanted someone who will be there when I needed them and I knew I had that with Rob Ford.  Besides that; I agreed with his ideas for my city.  I was quite excited when he won for Mayor; but that excitement was rather short lived as he had a city council that had many council members that promised to work against him, regardless of the issue, from his very first day as Mayor. Disagreeing with anything he said by default.  Just to be contradictory.   Hard to move forward with a city council like that.

 

  Then came a few personal problems.  I'm not blind to them.  I just don't care.  Simple as that.  When people say 'he's embarrassing the city of Toronto', I completely disagree.  He may be embarrassing himself from time to time, but he's sure not embarrassing me, or anyone else in my city.  I don't condone some of the things he's done in his private life.  But those are his issues and he'll figure them out in his own way, in his own time.  I'm not judging him.  I won't.  I just know that as long as he returns my calls to help me with city business he's got my support.  I'm a pretty loyal guy and I don't abandon someone just because they have problems.  

  Now, he's got his health issues.  So, he had to drop out of the Mayor's race; but maybe I'll be lucky enough to have him back as Councillor!   His brother Doug is now running for Mayor.  

   I actually have the same respect for Doug as I do Rob. That's because I had the exact same experience with Doug as I did with Rob.  When Rob became Mayor, his brother Doug became my Councillor here in Ward#2.  I had the same issue with city property, I called Doug, the next day he met with a crew at my home, got the issue fixed, came back and met with me to ensure the job was done to my satisfaction.  So, I know from personal experience that both Rob & Doug make the time for those that need them; and that's HUGE with me.  I've lived in Mississauga, Brampton and Quebec City in my adult life, and this level of service was unheard of by me.  Besides, I like the fiscal accountability that they're known for and  I LOVE the transit plan!  

   

   I just don't share the same ideas and values as the other candidates running for Mayor of my city.  In most of their platform ideas, I feel strongly opposed to.  So, because of the level of personal service I've received from both Rob & Doug Ford, and I know how much they care about community, they've both got my vote!  I actually feel lucky that I'm in a position to be able to support and vote for both of them!  

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