Tag Archives: term limits

Municipal election primer: does your elected official know when to move on?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by admin

How many terms have each of your elected officials served? Unfortunately, elected officials rarely know when its time to move on. Democracy is best served and protected when an elected office is renewed through new people. How do we know … Continue reading →

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FIFA Fix: term limits or umbrella hats

Posted on June 5, 2015 by admin

The FIFA firestorm is another reminder that term limits make a political arena less corrupt. Stupid wins the day less often. Term limits bring new blood. A new broom (or brooms), just like in spring cleaning, stirs up the dust … Continue reading →

Posted in Government Structure, The Political Class | Tagged corrupt, FIFA, new broom, political arena, spring cleaning, stupid, term limits, umbrella hat, World Cup | Leave a comment

Term limits: up to voters to manage

Posted on September 9, 2014 by admin

Its municipal election time in Ontario. Hundreds of new candidates have filled out a nomination form and paid the fee (deadline is this Friday). They are on the hustings across the province. Bravo for their initiative. Has the political system been … Continue reading →

Posted in The Political Class | Tagged ancient Greece, ancient Roman Republic, George Washington, Hazel McCallion Syndrome, hustings, incumbent, municipal election, Ontario, political system, term limits | Leave a comment

Democracy Needs a “Face-lift”

Posted on June 4, 2013 by admin

The article, “Levac vows to fight for job” shows that democracy in our province, our cities and our country needs a “face-lift.” Mr. Dave Levac may not be leaving Eagle Place, but it’s up to the citizens of Brant whether … Continue reading →

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Premier Danny Williams Gets It

Posted on November 27, 2010 by admin

The resignation of Premier Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada shows that he is a rare public servant. He understands that having a leadership role in the public service is not something one does forever. He got into public service … Continue reading →

Posted in Government Structure | Tagged leadership, make a difference, new direction. Newfoundland and Labrador, new ideas, new leadership, new policies, Premier Danny William, public servant, public service, term limits | Leave a comment

Term Limits! Term Limits! Term Limits!

Posted on November 11, 2010 by admin

Many of the results of the recent municipal elections in Ontario, Canada indicate that in order to preserve, improve and renew the democratic process and municipal government, the following changes need to be legislated: 1) Three term limit (twelve years) … Continue reading →

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The Need for Term Limits

Posted on October 14, 2010 by admin

It’s time for Brantford, Ontario city councillors Mr. Richard Carpenter and Mrs. Marguerite Ceschi-Smith to sail off into the sunset, and for former mayor, Mr. Chris Friel to keep on sailing. Mr. Carpenter and Mrs. Ceschi-Smith have served five terms. … Continue reading →

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