Tag: Civic Election

Post Election Comments & Thank You

Michael Thompson

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

Your Vote Counts, My Final Thoughts

Michael Thompson

Thank you for visiting my election site, it means this election is important to you. The majority of people I talked to feel the same way as you do. During my campaign I listened to people, knocking on doors, responded to emails and from the questions I have gotten, people are looking for change and help. You are not alone. The response to my candidacy has been humbling, amazing and shows there is a lot of work to be done.

Folks want to know how I would be different. I am different, I am an independent who’s running to work and address the issues in the ward.  The media frames me by the jobs I have held. That barely scratches the surface of the worker, experience, and leader that I am. To just say one person is just a mother or just a father hardly does them justice in all the things they have done and are doing. My goal in any project or role I take on is to leave it better than I found it. It’s what drives me to improve things, places, and the people.  Yes, even help people grow because I believe in growing leadership and the people around me to be a better team. Everyone wins and organization are stronger for it. For me this is not about the politics but of getting things done to help the ward. In talking to a person in the ward, she put it better than I ever could. “Your city councillor has direct influence on the things that affect us the most in our communities.”   You should have heard her disappointment in talking about the current city councillor.

The current councillor has lost her ability to be your councillor. She claimed to be first nation heritage in the last election which is not. She is backed by labour and cannot be impartial when it comes time to vote on issues. In our debate she was specifically bring up how she would support more jobs for city workers without any prompting from the question. And now this election she “prayed for someone to run against her”.  Someone who is looking for someone to run against her sounds like she is looking for a someone to take the burden from her and allow her to gracefully exit. She and her family cannot even vote for her because she lives outside the ward. Should we be asking her what councillor she is voting for in her ward?

Which comes to trust. It’s a hard to vote for someone you don’t know or can you trust me.  Your vote is important to you, and I don’t take that responsibility lightly.  My partner who is a nurse and I believe one of the best nurses in Canada, but I am biased in that evaluation. She asked me what I will do in four years if I am not chosen again. My response is that if I have not worked hard enough to keep that trust then I don’t deserve to be elected in again.   You may have heard of me, met me or gotten one of my flyers, this while working a full-time job, my family and working to be your next councillor. Image what I can do if I have my full efforts on working for the ward as your councillor?

Which bring me to my last thoughts. When you vote, you should have that feeling of hope. Hope in the person you are voting for, hope in the future for you and future generations. That you can feel pride and appreciate the services you are paying taxes for. That someone is listening to you and your concerns and will help you get through the challenges. It’s what makes our democracy strong and the reason I ran.  To be there for you, help build a better ward now and in the future for our kids. Can you say you feel hope in the current councillor?

This is an amazing moment and I encourage all of you to talk to your friends and neighbours in the ward to support my candidacy. Every vote helps send a clear message that we want things to be better and we want it now. That moment is Wednesday October 26, 2022, please vote for me, Michael Thompson to be your next city councillor for Fort Rouge – East Fort Garry.

Lives in the Ward, Works for the Ward!

Sincerely,

Michael Thompson

Connecting with You – Apartments & Condos

Michael Thompson

As the days get shorter, there is not much day light left to go door knocking in the evenings. I appreciate folks are at their dinner table when we come around.

For folks in the ward living in apartments and condos access to building is a challenge. It’s good to see security is valued to prevent unwanted people from entering your building. If you would like a copy of my political flyer or want me to speak at your building, please let us know. Our team would be happy to drop of flyers for your building. Or I can meet with your building. Email my agent at VoteMichaelTAgent@shaw.ca for your requests. We love hearing from you!

Platform On Infrastructure For The Ward

Michael Thompson

PRESS RELEASE #wpgpoli
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OCTOBER 11, 2018 10:30 AM

Michael Thompson, candidate for City Councillor for Fort Rouge – East Fort Garry platform on infrastructure for the ward.

I have been going door-to-door for several months since announcing my candidacy for City Council.  I want to make a positive difference for the citizens in the Fort Rouge – East Fort Garry and I have consistently heard concerns about the quality of infrastructure.

I will work hard to implement the following changes:

  • Improve the quality of the sidewalks, roads and back lanes. Large parts of the ward are used by citizens on foot.  It’s important that our sidewalks are usable and safe all year round
  • Expand and link our bike lanes to promote active transportation. There needs to be improvement in our addressing the major arteries with safe bike path options
  • Upgrade the East Fort Garry Outdoor Pool
  • Upgrade and invest in our community centres. Our community centres are the heart of community.  We need to look at options for using solar energy as well as having recycling drop offs and composting centres.
  • Replace Osborne Fire Station #4. The station was built in the late 1950s and has reached its end of life. There are major layout and structure issues that don’t meet today’s needs.  A new building needs to be built to meet today’s equipment standards and the needs of our changing community.  It is one of the busiest stations in the city and will continue to grow in calls.  Fire Station #4 is having an open house this Saturday October 13 from noon to 4 pm.  I encourage the public and media to visit the fire hall to judge the condition for themselves.
  • Work to reduce traffic congestion along Osborne Street and Confusion Corner
  • Add Pedestrian Flashing Lights at River Avenue and Lewis Street
  • Re purpose land at community centre under utilized as dog park areas. One example is re purposing the tennis courts at Fort Rouge Leisure Centre

I have been listening to the community and people expect more from our city and I agree. There is a lot of work to do and I promise to work hard to address these concerns make sure our communities adapt and are the communities we hope to live in years to come.  If elected I will use city resources to support and build our communities for urban revitalization.

For further information please contact candidate
Michael Thompson at 204-272-9555
or Shelley Ireland, Media Relations at 204-272-9555 ext. 3

www.VoteMichaelThompson.ca