Despite an increase in the number of city council candidates, Monday’s municipal elections still managed to disappoint. Only one incumbent was unseated and turn-out was about the same as in 2003.
The City Idol candidates we have followed did well (for newbies). Asked if they would repeat the experience, each replied with a categoric “Yes!”
Desmond Cole (Ward 20)
Votes received: 750 (5%)
“I’m looking for the best position in the community where I can continue to fight for the issues I care about”
Bahar Aminvaziri (Ward 26)
Votes received: 215 (1.3%)
“I need to finish my masters paper, pass my professional engineer exam, and think about further professional opportunities”
Amarjeet Chhabra (Ward 43)
Votes received: 351 (2.9%)
“I have no regrets. It was a tremendous learning experience and I’m ready to run again in four years.”
