Hello everyone,
Congratulations to the Rollins team for their election victory. The ward/voters have spoken and made their choice clear. I respect our democracy and the outcome.
It has been an amazing campaign. A lot of the issues from 2018 continued to resurface here in this 2022 election and current issues. It was my honour to run on your behalf to try to address those issues.
Thank you to everyone who voted for me, you heard my message, share my vision, and hopes to improve the ward. Everyone comments post-election reflect our disappointment in the outcome, but I am grateful for your support. I very much appreciate people trust in voting for me. The ward is the best ward in the city and a truly diverse ward. You can never take that for granted and I do not regret running.
To my campaign team, they were amazing. It is asking a lot of people to put their busy lives on hold and help on an election campaign. You received a flyer because it was hand delivered or got information about the campaign because they worked so hard.
To my campaign manager Shelley Ireland, you are a rock and intelligent woman. I have always respected your gift for seeing things and connecting with people. Without you, I do not believe I would have run.
To my family, it seems strange that a family member wants to help his community in this way since I never grew up saying I want to be an elected official. Our grandmother was active back in the day with Bill Norrie. My father was an active member of our town in the past. And my mom has a love for the city I share. For me, the natural path to addressing issues is through efforts in our democracy. I hope that others in the future will consider running to address the mistakes and challenges we face. Thank you to my family members in helping on the campaign.
To my partner & son who I asked the most of. To potentially have their lives viewed by public office, time taken for campaigning and being involved in the process. Your energy, faith and humor helped me going and was fortunate to have you in my life. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you again for believing in me and for voting for me. The media is focused on the turnout, but I focus on the fact that people who did vote showed their independence. I was that independent. We made the other side step up and work for your vote. And for me that is a win.
Lives in the ward, loves the ward.
All the best,
Michael Thompson
