r/Markham • u/VegetableMonitor787 • 1d ago

Just Voted for Change!

New Voice, New Markham

15 Upvotes

62% Upvoted

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u/vinny_527 1d ago

I haven’t seen a Scarpitti sign anywhere in Markham. I guess he’s confident that his name on the ballot is enough to get him reelected.

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u/ebrian78 1d ago

It's time for a change but unfortunately not the year for it because there's no competent person running against him.

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u/bhrm 1d ago

What do you mean, backyard rinks aren't a reason enough?

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u/Spiritual-Bill-3868 1d ago

Chico is a pyscho

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u/GreatGreenGobbo 1d ago

Pocket change?

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u/VegetableMonitor787 1d ago

As far as I’m aware, if you can’t put signs up, you don’t deserve someone’s vote.

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u/_Solon_ 1d ago

Really? I'd rather vote for someone who doesn't put up signs. They're annoying and wasteful.

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u/Head_Ad9414 1d ago

I'm with ya, Markham is unrecognizable. It's time for change and don't let others here bully you with their little downvotes.

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u/VegetableMonitor787 1d ago

100% and, even if he doesn’t win but gets a good amount votes, it will encourage others to run as well in the future.

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u/Kafius 1d ago

Okay, definitely have not been following this election cycle. What have I missed about our current mayor that prompts a change?

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u/daytime-circuit 1d ago

I believe someone explained this in another post. But basically, too much complacency. People in council who just get re-elected election after election are too comfortable... that they ignore residents emails/ concerns, residents voices aren't heard, projects aren't done in a timely manner, they're not striving for more... And I think this shows in local community centres, to developments, to transit...etc. Add on the lack of media scrutiny. As well as Markham Mayor being highest paid mayor. Much of this doesn't sit well.

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u/Cheechers23 12h ago

Not to mention he isn’t even campaigning. No signs, no website. He’s assuming his name on the ballot will take care of it. It’s insane arrogance

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u/bhrm 1d ago

Someone didn't get a backyard rink.

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u/MaybeMany9443 1d ago

Time for a change

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u/Interesting-Ad-1291 1d ago

And I'm voting for decency !

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u/daytime-circuit 14h ago

I would vote for decency too. But I find with Markham council, there's not enough media attention to call out who is or isn't decent. Reddit helps, I have learned about sleezeball Jim Jones, sleepy Alan Ho, narcissistic Amanda Yeung Colluci, disrespectful Paul Chiang.... But what about every one else? But for city of Toronto, provincial or federal elections, you can definitely vote based off of decency.

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u/lawzone25 1d ago

or if you're not confident in any candidate - just don't vote for any of them.

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u/PendingDeletion 1d ago

This attitude is why 12% of voters in Markham actually voted in the last election. Pathetic.

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u/ButterscotchBrief364 1d ago

voting is extremely important! please vote!