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  • Elections 2025 Issues Overview
    While provincial and federal issues can dominate the news, the upcoming election of St John’s City Council is just as important for local residents as the ones for other levels of government this year. Housing issues have taken the lead here and across the country, and the city has a crucial role in helping to address that crisis. And many of the other issues the public has raised in the past like the difficulty of getting around the city without a car are still very much of concern and largely the city’s responsibility to address.  Funding priorities Fundamentally, council’s role… Read more: Elections 2025 Issues Overview
  • Watch the three city council candidate debates
    In the last few days we have hosted or helped to host three debates among the candidates for city council in the upcoming election. Click the headline above for a post with Youtube links to all three - each has automatically-generated transcripts of what was said. Please watch the candidates setting out their views on the issues affecting the city and share the links widely to residents in advance of the vote!
  • St. John’s Elections 2025
    Shape the Future of St. John’s – 2025 General Election Your voice matters. Your vote counts. Your city needs you. The 2025 General Election is your chance to influence the direction of St. John’s. Municipal leaders have a direct impact on your everyday life — from snow clearing and road repairs to recreation programs and city development. Make your voice heard by participating in this important election. 🗓️ Key Election Dates This page will be regularly updated with new details as the election approaches. Be sure to check back often!

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Profile @brendawe.bsky.social
For anyone interested, @happycity.ca posted the three debates held recently; one At-Large, one Mayor/Deputy Mayor, and one Ward 2.

Profile @happycity.ca
Do you live in one of these areas of St John's? The city is starting the public engagement process for strategic neighbourhood plans there. Visit www.engagestjohns.ca/rennies-rive... or www.engagestjohns.ca/central-and-... to get involved. (And don't forget to check out stjohnsvotes.ca and vote!)
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Profile @happycity.ca
Join us for a walk exploring how urban infrastructure impacts pedestrian safety, comfort, and enjoyment in St. John’s. Hosted by a member of Challenge Car Culture, this walk invites conversation about building a city that puts people first. Parking (ironically) is available in Churchill Square.
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Meet the mayoral/deputy mayor candidates for St. John's! Join us Sept 15 at 7pm at Memorial University's Bruneau Centre to hear their plans for our city's future. Register at donorbox.org/events/81254...
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Profile @happycity.ca
Attention Ward 2 Residents! Meet your municipal election candidates at The Lantern (35 Barnes Road) on Sept 16, 7pm. Hear their plans for St. John's future & ask questions. Moderated by Brad Greeley. Send questions to georgestownneighbourhood@gmail.com by Sept 12.
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New At-Large Candidate Talk Poster Alert! Join us on Sept. 10, 6:30pm at Memorial University (Core Science Lecture Hall - Whale Atrium CSF 1301,2,9) to hear their vision for our city's future. What issues matter to you?: stjohnsvotes.ca/issue-survey/ Registration: donorbox.org/events/79876...
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Profile @happycity.ca
🗳️ Ready to make a difference in your community? Happy City Campaign School - Building a Campaign and Communicating Change panel featuring: Deatra Walsh Jess Puddister Shannie Duff 📅 June 14, 9AM 📍 MUN R. Gushue Hall 📱 Register via QR code! It's Free! See you tomorrow!
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🗳️ Ready to make a difference in your community? Happy City Campaign School - Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Youth panel featuring: Hope Jamieson Jen Crowe Doug Pawson Grant Horwood 📅 June 14, 9AM 📍 MUN R. Gushue Hall 📱 Register via QR code! It's Free! Stay tuned for more announcements!
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🗳️ Ready to make a difference in your community? Happy City Campaign School - Inclusive Civic Engagement with Municipalities panel featuring: Rob Nolan Dr. Schwartz Dr. Giwa Sarah Worthman 📅 June 14, 9AM 📍 MUN R. Gushue Hall 📱 Register via QR code! It's Free! Stay tuned for more!
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🗳️Ready to make a difference in your community? Happy City Campaign School - Meet our panelists! Climate Change, Public Transportation, Infrastructure and Resilience panel featuring: Dr. Tolulope Akerele Dr. Mahyar Masoudi Luke Quinton 📅 June 14, 9AM 📍 MUN R. Gushue Hall 📱 Register via QR code!
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