Sunday, 8 December 2013

Let's get out the vote for Laurie!

Monday is voting day in Ward 7 


The Windsor Star's Doug Schmidt writes "If past Windsor byelections are any guide, only about a fifth of eligible Ward 7 voters will bother to cast ballots today."

 See more at: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/12/06/monday-is-voting-day-in-ward-7/

Saturday, 30 November 2013

University of Windsor's "The Lance" meets with Laurie

It is my experience of working with organizations at all levels of government to advocate for people for over 20 years that makes me the best candidate suited to represent the people of Ward 7.

The youth unemployment rate in this area is at critical highs—it is unacceptable.

Let’s work together – business, labour, education and government—to address this crisis of youth unemployment.  The mechanisms are already in place, we just need to make it work better.

We need to…
— Reinstate the auditor general
— Invest in more infrastructure
— Accessible regional transportation that works
— Restore community gardens


Bring back the neighborhoods in Ward 7 where kids can play in the park, where we can walk to the store or ride our bikes down a proper bike lane and be protected by more than a line painted down the road.

- See more at: http://uwindsorlance.ca/2013/11/29/meet-the-candidates-for-ward-7/#sthash.wczBpczF.dpuf


It is my experience of working with organizations at all levels of government to advocate for people for over 20 years that makes me the best candidate suited to represent the people of Ward 7.
The youth unemployment rate in this area is at critical highs—it is unacceptable.
Let’s work together – business, labour, education and government—to address this crisis of youth unemployment.  The mechanisms are already in place, we just need to make it work better.
We need to…
— Reinstate the auditor general
— Invest in more infrastructure
— Accessible regional transportation that works
— Restore community gardens

Bring back the neighborhoods in Ward 7 where kids can play in the park, where we can walk to the store or ride our bikes down a proper bike lane and be protected by more than a line painted down the road.
- See more at: http://uwindsorlance.ca/2013/11/29/meet-the-candidates-for-ward-7/#sthash.wczBpczF.dpu
It is my experience of working with organizations at all levels of government to advocate for people for over 20 years that makes me the best candidate suited to represent the people of Ward 7.
The youth unemployment rate in this area is at critical highs—it is unacceptable.
Let’s work together – business, labour, education and government—to address this crisis of youth unemployment.  The mechanisms are already in place, we just need to make it work better.
We need to…
— Reinstate the auditor general
— Invest in more infrastructure
— Accessible regional transportation that works
— Restore community gardens

Bring back the neighborhoods in Ward 7 where kids can play in the park, where we can walk to the store or ride our bikes down a proper bike lane and be protected by more than a line painted down the road.
- See more at: http://uwindsorlance.ca/2013/11/29/meet-the-candidates-for-ward-7/#sthash.wczBpczF.dp
It is my experience of working with organizations at all levels of government to advocate for people for over 20 years that makes me the best candidate suited to represent the people of Ward 7.
The youth unemployment rate in this area is at critical highs—it is unacceptable.
Let’s work together – business, labour, education and government—to address this crisis of youth unemployment.  The mechanisms are already in place, we just need to make it work better.
We need to…
— Reinstate the auditor general
— Invest in more infrastructure
— Accessible regional transportation that works
— Restore community gardens
Bring back the neighborhoods in Ward 7 where kids can play in the park, where we can walk to the store or ride our bikes down a proper bike lane and be protected by more than a line painted down the road.
- See more at: http://uwindsorlance.ca/2013/11/29/meet-the-candidates-for-ward-7/#sthash.wczBpczF.dpuf

Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Find out more about Laurie's positions from the Star's Q & A

Q1: (A) What is the single biggest Ward 7 issue you as a city councillor would seek to address and how?
Laurie: "Taxes/service charges on Enwin bills; sewers and roads."

Q1: (B) No. 1 city-wide issue, and your solution?
Laurie: "Lack of good-paying jobs; Be realistic and know that taxes will never decrease."

Q2: (A) What has this city council done that has impressed you?
Laurie: "Impressed with some innovative and creating thinking that’s taking place."

Q2: (B) What have they done wrong?
Laurie: "Lack of transparency, particularly elimination of in-house auditor general; open up Enwin books."

Q3: Why should a voter choose you over the other 10 names on the Dec. 9 byelection ballot?
Laurie: "Experience working with all levels of government, various agencies, and numerous community organizations. My drive, dedication, and determination."

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/11/22/wide-choice-for-ward-7-voters-in-dec-9-byelection/

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

Reaching out to more partners through the Chamber of Commerce

Laurie participated in the Windsor and Region Chamber of Commerce debate this Tuesday. As a former small business owner, she plans to work with small business as one of the partners in the team to revitalize the community.

Saturday, 16 November 2013

Laurie's campaign continues to gain momentum

Laurie met with Ward 7 residents last weekend when she hosted a tea at the Forest Glade Community Centre.  Laurie has also been busy canvassing door-to-door.  Her campaign team has been delivering literature to homes and putting up signs for supporters.  

To volunteer or donate to the campaign please click on the "Contact Info" tab.
            

Thursday, 14 November 2013

Laurie received the unanimous endorsement of Labour Council


Laurie received the unanimous endorsement of Windsor and District Labour Council at the monthly General Membership meeting of the Windsor and District Labour Council on Tuesday night. 

Laurie's response: "I'm honoured to be endorsed by Labour Council.  After all, to truly make this is a great community, it will take all of us to come together and work to make that happen."

http://blackburnnews.com/windsor/windsor-news/2013/11/18/labour-council-endorsing-laurie-komon/

Saturday, 2 November 2013

Laurie engages community members at Labour Council's meet-and-greet

Windsor Star coverage:
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/11/02/candidates-kin-outnumber-constituents-at-ward-7-meet-and-greet/

Thursday, 31 October 2013

Laurie participates in candidate debate on CJAM

Listen here:
http://cjamlog1.cjam.ca/mp3dirnew/649-Rose_City_Politcs_Ward_7_Debate-20131030-1930-t1383157800.mp3

Windsor Star coverage:
http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/10/30/ward-7-hopefuls-urge-more-tax-freezes-more-spending/


Friday, 25 October 2013

Laurie Komon enters the race

The Windsor Star writes:

She entered her name into the race with a focus on improving neighbourhoods, she said standing outside City Hall after handing in her paperwork.
"I want to bring back the neighbourhood so people can walk down the streets safely, kids can run up and down or play in the park," she said. "I want people to be able to ride their bikes on proper bicycle paths and not just where there is a line painted on the road."
Kumon knows it's a crowded race, but added: "I think people will fall in love with me and
realize I'm the best representative for Ward 7."

Click here for the full article: http://www.windsorstar.com/Eleven+ballot+Ward/9087096/story.html

Working for Windsor Ward 7







Windsor Ward 7 
on Monday, December 9th,
we elect our candidate for the by-election

“I have lived, worked and volunteered in our community my entire life, proudly born and raised right here in Windsor.”
                 Laurie Komon, Windsor Ward 7 Candidate

Windsor Ward 7 needs an Councillor who will stand up for city services that we deserve.  This is our chance to select a principled candidate with a proven track record of building our community through outreach to our civic and resident organizations and standing with us in fighting for a better Windsor and a better Ontario. Laurie is that person.

Ward 7’s voice at Council

·        A single and proud mother of son Jonah who, like Laurie, lives with low vision
·        After surviving a brain tumor nine years ago, Laurie has worked to help others who have struggled in our community through her volunteer work at CNIB, Essex-Kent District CNIB Board Chair, Special Education Advisory Board, Erie-St. Clair LHIN Advisory Board, Windsor-Essex Health Coalition, and founder of Parents with Visually Impaired Children
·       Currently working with an area eye specialist, assisting the visually impaired and their families in accessing the services they need