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*** ATTN CAMPAIGN CANDIDATES *** Here’s the help you need with your election campaign… The BAKER’S DOZEN ## provides you with access to a list… Continue reading
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Some stories we are working on… We’re working on these stories…       Something stinks in the nomination process for the Pickering-Uxbridge riding. Numerous candidates… Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #13 13. T shirts: straightforward, simple, direct made promoting your campaign: simple, big name, maybe an image, bold colour…all you volunteers wear…get… Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #12 12. Plan a strong finish: lawn signs up at the legally permitted date, final week blitz, GOTV calls/texts to identified supporters, and… Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #11 11. Track every voter contact (spreadsheet or simple CRM) to identify supporters for get-out-the-vote calls near October 26. Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #10 10. “Coffee & Muffin” late breakfast with community leaders of ethnic community leaders of Pickering Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #9 9. Secure endorsements — local business owners, community groups, past councillors — and use them in mailers/social post. Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #8 8. Get an all-candidates meeting strategy:prepare 3-4 core talking points, practice answering hostile questions concisely. Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #7 7. CONTACTINFORMATION: email addy, phone number highly visible so voters can follow up if they want more information   Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #6 6. Build a simple website + social presence(Instagram/Facebook) with consistent messaging, updated weekly. Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #5 5. Door-knock relentlessly— municipal races are won on doorsteps, not ads. Aim for multiple passes per household before October 26. Continue reading
BAKER’S DOZEN: #4 4. Map the ward: pull voter/resident data, identify key issues by neighbourhood (traffic, development, taxes, parks), and target doors accordingly. Continue reading