Voter Turnout

When speaking about attracting voters to the polls, the 2006 election had the benefit of such issues as the Port Place development, the Lakebreeze School controversy and eight candidates for an open mayor's chair. Even with all of this, St. Catharines still had a voter turnout of only 40.67%, with the lowest turnout being in St. George's Ward at 34.39%.

The ward by ward breakdown is as follows:

• Grantham --> 48.86
• Port Dalhousie --> 48.23
• St. Patrick's --> 38.36
• St. Andrew's --> 37.04
• Merritton --> 36.19
• St. George's --> 34.39

Only Darren Platakis challenged Peter Secord and Greg Washuta for a seat on Council in St. George's Ward in 2006.

I wonder if there's a reason why there appears to be so little interest in St. George's Ward...do residents feel as though they are well-represented? Do they feel as though their options are limited?

I do not believe, I cannot believe that the people of St. George's Ward simply don't care. Maybe they just need a choice. I am offering the choice for balanced age and gender representation for St. George's Ward.