If You Want REAL Change -  You Need to Get Involved!

Municipal elections are often overlooked, yet they directly shape the day-to-day lives of residents. Voter turnout in municipal elections is typically low, but this only benefits entrenched power. When people don't vote, the status quo continues unchallenged. In Owen Sound, the status quo is not serving all residents equally. Nearly half of all households in the city earn less than $57,600 a year. Yet this large and economically vulnerable portion of the population has little to no real representation at the council table. Council decisions on housing, transit, public services, and taxation have profound effects on these households - but the people making these decisions often do not reflect their lived experiences or priorities.             

Read Why You NEED to Get Involved!