The Editor,
The recently concluded municipal elections were unique in many ways. First of all, I would like to congratulate each one of the candidates for putting forward their names for public office.
It is a huge commitment to wage a campaign for at least four to six weeks. During this time, the candidates had to take time away from their families, work and other preoccupations and focus solely on their election campaign.
The right to vote is a very precious right. In a democracy, it is the most cherished right and responsibility. In this context, it was commendable, that in Richmond, more than 40,000 citizens took the time to go out and vote for their favourite candidates. This figure could have been better, but, relatively speaking, Richmond voter turnout wasn’t too bad. The successful candidates have a huge responsibility to serve our community to the best of their abilities.
Finally, a vote of thanks should go to our local media including the Richmond News for excellent coverage of the candidates and the issues affecting our community.
Balwant Sanghera
Richmond
