Elect Michael Ruge to the North Cowichan Council

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North Cowichan is the Best place to live. We have a responsibility to keep it that way for our children and grandchildren. In order to do that, we must have a quality of life that is interesting and sustainable. As your respresentative on council, my number one job is to protect this sacred trust to ensure “Our Cowichan” can continue to be the best possible place to live for all of us.

I want to be your representative on Cowichan Council. I am a long term resident, a father, a grandfather and someone who cares about the future of this great region. Let your voice be heard on coun-cil. I am here to serve you.

Statement for Michael Ruge about North Cowichan District

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Did you know:

I am the only candidate that has put forward a credible plan to eliminate deficits and put us back into a surplus, plus have a greater say over our own destiny.

This election is not about absenteeism on council (moving meetings to evenings would go a long way here and make it easier for you).

Costs and taxes are rising far faster than revenue (stop the finger pointing and fix the problem already). It is about bringing in a council that represents the interests of the constituents with a mandate for solutions, transparency and accountability

We are at a crucial time. Many similar size municipalities did not heed the warning signs and were also caught in this global recession with rising costs and diminishing revenues.

Great communities do not just happen, nor do great intentions always translate into good government. The issues are clear; protect our environment and lifestyle without sacrificing services and responsible sources of revenue.

We have to stop the bleeding and have more of a collaborative approach to community building between city government and the constituents with the council being enabled to get the will of the people done.

My wife and I thank you in your advance for your vote. I am passionate about our community. I will show up for work and I have experience in problem solving, team building and I will put our community back on track.

About Elections

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“It’s not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or when the doer of deeds could have done better.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause;

Who at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.”

Theodore Roosevelt 

North Cowichan Has Choices

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Michael Ruge says:

When you vote on November 19th (this Saturday) you have some choice to make about the future of North Cowichan.

Do you want:

1. Continue to attract retired people?
2. Provide the services required by these citizens
3. Fund government through the continual raising of residential taxes.

Or:

1. Make a concerted effort to attract desirable business;
2. Expand the Business/Industry tax base
3. Create the jobs that will attract and keep a healthy number of younger people.

How to Vote in the North Cowichan Election at Quamichan Middle School

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Quamichan MIddle School

Michael Ruge says:

To vote November 19th at Quamichan Middle School, 2515 Beverly Street

You don’t need to be registered ahead of time.  You  can vote at any polling station, no matter where in the Municipality you live.

If you’re not already registered, just bring two documents that provide evidence of your identity and address (at least one must have your signature), and you can vote.  Acceptable documents include:

B.C. Driver’s Licence,
B.C. Care Card,
Social Insurance Card,
Credit card,
Bank debit card,
Telephone, electric, gas or cable bill, and
Property Tax notice.

For more information on Voting, visit Michael Ruge for North Cowichan Council

How to Vote at North Cowichan Municipal Hall November 19th

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North Cowichan Municipal Hall

Michael Ruge says:

To vote November 19th at North Cowichan Municipal Hall, 7030 Trans Canada

You don’t need to be registered ahead of time.  You  can vote at any polling station, no matter where in the Municipality you live.

If you’re not already registered, just bring two documents that provide evidence of your identity and address (at least one must have your signature), and you can vote.  Acceptable documents include:

B.C. Driver’s Licence,
B.C. Care Card,
Social Insurance Card,
Credit card,
Bank debit card,
Telephone, electric, gas or cable bill, and
Property Tax notice.

For more information on Voting, visit Michael Ruge for North Cowichan Council

How to Vote in North Cowichan Election November 19th: Mt. Prevost Middle School

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Mt. Prevost Middle School

Michael Ruge says:

To vote November 19th at Mt. Prevost Middle School 6177 Somenos Rd

You don’t need to be registered ahead of time. You can vote at any polling station, no matter where in the Municipality you live.

If you’re not already registered, just bring two documents that provide evidence of your identity and address (at least one must have your signature), and you can vote. Acceptable documents include:

B.C. Driver’s Licence,
B.C. Care Card,
Social Insurance Card,
Credit card,
Bank debit card,
Telephone, electric, gas or cable bill, and
Property Tax notice.

For more information on Voting, visit Michael Ruge for North Cowichan Council

Where to Vote in North Cowichan Election November 19th: Maple Bay Elementary School

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Maple Bay Elementary

Michael Ruge says:

To vote November 19th at Maple Bay Elementary School 500 Donnay Drive

You don’t need to be registered ahead of time. You can vote at any polling station, no matter where in the Municipality you live.

If you’re not already registered, just bring two documents that provide evidence of your identity and address (at least one must have your signature), and you can vote. Acceptable documents include:

B.C. Driver’s Licence,
B.C. Care Card,
Social Insurance Card,
Credit card,
Bank debit card,
Telephone, electric, gas or cable bill, and
Property Tax notice.

For more information on Voting, visit Michael Ruge for North Cowichan Council

North Cowichan Election Polling Place at Crofton Elementary School

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Crofton Elementary

Michael Ruge says:

To vote November 19th at Crofton  Elementary School, 8017 York Road:

You don’t need to be registered ahead of time.  You  can vote at any polling station, no matter where in the Municipality you live.

If you’re not already registered, just bring two documents that provide evidence of your identity and address (at least one must have your signature), and you can vote.  Acceptable documents include:

B.C. Driver’s Licence,
B.C. Care Card,
Social Insurance Card,
Credit card,
Bank debit card,
Telephone, electric, gas or cable bill, and
Property Tax notice.

For more information on Voting, visit Michael Ruge for North Cowichan Council

North Cowichan Voting Place: Chemainus Seniors Centre

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Chemainus Seniors Centre

Michael Ruge says:

To vote November 19th at Chemainus Seniors Centre 9824 Willow Street:

You don’t need to be registered ahead of time.  You  can vote at any polling station, no matter where in the Municipality you live.

If you’re not already registered, just bring two documents that provide evidence of your identity and address (at least one must have your signature), and you can vote.  Acceptable documents include:

B.C. Driver’s Licence,
B.C. Care Card,
Social Insurance Card,
Credit card,
Bank debit card,
Telephone, electric, gas or cable bill, and
Property Tax notice.

For more information on Voting, visit Michael Ruge for North Cowichan Council

Vote November 19th. It’s the Literate Thing To Do

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Excerpted from HQCowichanValley.By Natasha Riebe

Cowichan Literacy Now is a group that normally helps adults struggling with literacy skills and this fall, they wanted to gauge public awareness on the upcoming election–an interesting project, according to the group’s outreach coordinator, June Hughes.

“Some pretty high profile people in the community actually said to me, ‘what is that date?’”

Literacy Now printed cards and left them in cafes and establishments around the valley to remind people of voting day. One said ‘don’t let them tell you it can’t be done’, reminiscent of the late NDP leader Jack Layton’s words in his letter to the nation. Hughes said the ‘Electoral Literacy’ project had a positive effect on some people in the Cowichan Valley, who told the group that after seeing the card, their whole family was going to vote.