{"id":124042,"date":"2022-10-23T17:04:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-23T21:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/rwddev\/?p=124042"},"modified":"2022-10-23T17:28:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-23T21:28:50","slug":"has-canadian-conservatism-gone-off-the-rails-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/has-canadian-conservatism-gone-off-the-rails-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Listen Up! The municipal election is no place for voter apathy | Commentary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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I sometimes wonder what effect voter apathy has on good governance. Certainly, we have had our share of elections in one form or another over the last year or so\u2014an unnecessary federal election last fall, a scheduled provincial election in June, and now municipal elections across Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Add to that a Conservative leadership race in Canada, mid-term elections in the United States, and a revolving door of prime ministers in the United Kingdom and it is little wonder that most people, with the obvious exception of political junkies, are left with their heads spinning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, the most important aspect of a free democracy is the right to vote and have a say in who governs us at all levels of the political spectrum. The question I have, however, is whether this right should also be an obligation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the federal level in 2019,  67 per cent of eligible voters in Canada cast their vote, resulting in a minority government. Another federal election in 2021 saw 62.5 per cent of eligible voters go to the polls to elect a second minority government for the Trudeau Liberals. This June, only 43.5 per cent of eligible voters in Ontario showed up to re-elect Doug Ford and his Progressive Conservative government to a second majority term.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last municipal election in Ontario was held in 2018 and the average voter turnout across the province was 38.30 per cent.  While I find all of these statistics underwhelming and concerning, the average municipal turnout continues to be surprising to me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, that is where grassroots politics is closest to the people. It is at the local level that many of the decisions that directly affect individuals are made; environmental issues, planning matters, infrastructure, recreational and cultural opportunities, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In addition to that, of the 417 municipalities currently having elections in Ontario, 217 of them, including all of those in Muskoka, are able to vote by telephone or on the internet. While I have some issues with that, which is a topic for another day, it does make it easier to vote. You don\u2019t have to leave home. You can vote in your pajamas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Huntsville, in the 2014 municipal election, 8,200 people, or 46.33 per cent of eligible voters showed up. This election included a contested mayoral race with no incumbent running. In 2018 an incumbent mayor was running for re-election and 6,500 people voted representing 35.5 per cent of eligible voters. This time around, there is another contested election for mayor, with no incumbent running for re-election. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is an election for every seat on Huntsville Council, for mayor, ward councillors, and District councillors. There are no acclamations and competition in all races has been vigorous, particularly in the mayoral race where four candidates are after the job, three of them having direct municipal experience, in one form or another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voting in this municipal election in Huntsville has been open since last Monday and will close at 8 pm this coming Monday evening, October 24, leaving effectively, one more day out of eight for people to vote. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shockingly, to me at least, the voter turnout to date has been abysmal. There are 20,749 eligible voters in Huntsville. As of this morning, 4,748 people have cast their vote representing 22.8 per cent of those who are eligible. To reach the threshold of 2014, the last time there was a non-incumbent mayoral election, this number needs to almost double in the next day or so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This raises the question as to whether there is voting apathy in Huntsville. There should not be, in my view. There were a number of important matters dealt with by our current council including the purchase of the former KWH property for environmental reasons,  planning and density issues, a decision to rebuild the Madill public services site,  streetscaping, and yes, Kent Park, to name just a few, for people to pass judgment on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More important, however, is the future.  Huntsville is facing some serious issues that require effective leadership. One of these is affordable housing. Much of Huntsville\u2019s economy depends on service industries. If people who are needed to work in these businesses can\u2019t afford to live here, that is a big problem. Another issue of course is ensuring we have the leadership required to capitalize on the province\u2019s commitment to a new hospital in our community. Other issues also include clear-cutting, water access, and climate change, to name a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The old adage that you get what you pay for is easily transferrable to politics. You get what you vote for. Leaving that for others to decide, in my view, is potentially dangerous. Voting is not only a right, it is also a civic responsibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I believe voter apathy is a problem at all levels of government, but particularly so at the municipal level where voter turnout is historically low. In this particular municipal election, low voter turnout so far is not unique to Huntsville. In Bracebridge for instance, to date, out of 16,597 eligible voters, 3,834 individuals or 23.1 per cent have cast a ballot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Huntsville, we have had a good municipal election campaign, lots of good debate and candidate exposure. Voters should know by now where all the candidates and potential council members stand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you care about the future of our community, it is your turn. If you have not voted, I urge you to do so. Vote for the candidates you believe will provide the most effective leadership over the next four years. I\u2019ve done that, and you should too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believe me. Every single vote counts.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hugh Mackenzie<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hugh Mackenzie has held elected office as a trustee on the Muskoka Board of Education, a Huntsville councillor, a District councillor, and mayor of Huntsville. He has also served as chairman of the District of Muskoka and as chief of staff to former premier of Ontario, Frank Miller.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hugh has also served on a number of provincial, federal and local boards, including chair of the Ontario Health Disciplines Board, vice-chair of the Ontario Family Health Network, vice-chair of the Ontario Election Finance Commission, and board member of Roy Thomson Hall, the National Theatre School of Canada, and the Anglican Church of Canada. Locally, he has served as president of the Huntsville Rotary Club, chair of Huntsville District Memorial Hospital, chair of the Huntsville Hospital Foundation, president of Huntsville Festival of the Arts, and board member of Community Living Huntsville.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In business, Hugh Mackenzie has a background in radio and newspaper publishing. He was also a founding partner and CEO of Enterprise Canada, a national public affairs and strategic communications firm established in 1986.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, Hugh is president of C3 Digital Media Inc., the parent company of Doppler Online, and he enjoys writing commentary for Huntsville Doppler.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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