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In the NEWS

Have you checked out Jeff In the NEWS?

See Jeff's recent activities and interviews from radio, television and newspapers.

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October 13, 2018

pop UP politician - around the city

A great Saturday in the city...Hodder and Strathcona area, Cherry Ridge, Dawson Road, Bay and Algoma, South Neebing & Tournament Centre...thanks to all for chatting about what matters most to you...and a big thanks to those who volunteered to post a sign on their lawns...Interested in a sign?? just drop me a note and we will get one to you right away!

 

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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October 12, 2018

pop UP politician - Golf Links Rd and Sunrise

Started the evening in the Golf Links and Sunrise area...ended up at the Fort William Gardens. The issues of taxes, safe community and recreation were important to people tonight.

Looking for a lawn sign?? Drop me a note and we will get one to you asap!

 

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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October 11, 2018

pop UP politician - Fort William Road and Isabel

A windy evening out here tonight...the banner was turning into a para sail at times! Much thanks for the support tonight and the dialogue about issues...crime, safety, social determinants of health all key issues talked about ...

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and then off to the Mayors' debate...

 

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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October 09, 2018

pop UP politician - At Large Councillor Information Session

Thanks to all who were able to come out to the information session tonight...thank you for the great questions....thank you for the dialogue about the issues....all focused upon how we can make this city a great place to live!

 

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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October 03, 2018

pop UP politician - Golf Links Rd and Oliver Road

A wet and windy evening...issues of eliminating red tape for business and the need for customer support through the start up process.

 

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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October 02, 2018

pop UP politician - Hodder and Arundel

A good evening in Current River tonight (despite what the wind was up to!). I was pleased to chat with people about some collaborative organizations that I am actively involved with: the positive initiatives of the Crime Prevention Council, Drug Strategy Committee and the Respect committee.

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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September 26, 2018

pop UP politician - Westfort and then Neebing

Great evening meeting people and talking issues in the Westfort neighbourhood and then later in the Neebing areas.

In Westfort key matters discussed were roads and sewers, infrastructure, the water front projects, and the election process itself. Later in Neebing I chatted with people about community safety issues...from concussion management, pedestrian safety and supporting increased resources for police to shorten police response times.

Check out our videos on facebook @UPton4tbay or at jeffUPton.ca 

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September 25, 2018

pop UP politician - YES Employment ; Multi Residential Tax Issues

Spent the evening with Thunder Bay citizens at two great events tonight:

Employment services supports...celebrating YES Employment Services and individual's success; &

Multi-residential tax coalition information session.

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Check out jeffUPton.ca for more information.

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September 24, 2018

pop UP politician - Redwood and Edward

Participated in a 5 km fun run to raise money for the Opportunities Centre foodbank. Later meet and greet in the Redwood and Edward street area. 

Check out our video on facebook @UPton4tbay to see some thoughts about food security and the need for food banks in our city..

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September 22, 2018

pop UP politician - Vickers and Miles - outside Fort William Gardens

More meet and greet with hockey fans tonight...many here to see Ron McLean from Hockey Night in Canada (click here to see video with Ron McLean at the start of the game)

Check out @UPton4tbay on facebook for more information.

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September 21, 2018

pop UP politician - Vickers and Miles - outside Fort William Gardens

Talking to hockey fans tonight about the election as they arrived for opening night for Lakehead Thunderwolves.

Check out @UPton4tbay on facebook for more information.

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September 20, 2018

pop UP politician - Mountain Road: Morning

We started our day on Mountain Road...the issue of walkability and pedestrian safety was at the forefront of conversation.

Check out our video on facebook @UPton4tbay .

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September 20, 2018

pop UP politician - Valley and Hutton: Afternoon

The evening was spent in the rain meeting people that braved to come outdoors or chat from inside their vehicles.

With the rain, the citiy's environmental issues were the main topic of conversation.

Check out our video on facebook @UPton4tbay.

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September 18, 2018

pop UP politician - East End Thunder Bay

The evening was spent over the bridge in the East End of Thunder Bay.

Issues of community safety and the social determinants of health - poverty, employment, health/drugs, and education were the main topics of conversation.

Check out our video on facebook @UPton4tbay.

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September 18, 2018

pop UP politician - James Street Bridge

Check out our post and poll on facebook @UPton4tbay.

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September 13, 2018

pop UP politician - Arthur and Parkdale tonight

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We were in the Arthur Street and Parkdale area tonight.

Thank you to everyone who showed their support for my campaign! Thanks for being so welcoming as we meet to discuss the issues.

 

Tonight we heard that citizens were bothered by the current council's decision to financially support an organization by providing the organization money...a loan...choosing to go against what was recommended by city administration...and noting that this money was not part of the approved budget process.

The people stressed that the issue is not the organization...the issue to them was twofold:

(a) what is the point of a budget process; and

(b) what is the role of administration in making recommendations to council?

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Let me know your thoughts on this matter.

Was council correct in spending the money and supporting the organization even though the money was not budgeted for?

Or were they incorrect by ignoring the administration's  recommendation and spending money that was not budgeted for?

Does this open the door for any and all to come to council to obtain money and loans?