The municipal elections are now just weeks away
It’s time for us to pay attention to what the candidates have to say
There was already a debate that was held last Thursday night
This only involved the campaigners in the Mayoral fight
The former occupant isn’t running, so the position is free
The ones vying for his job only number three
Now let’s factor in the ones that are battling for a council seat
Just getting them all to attend one event will be a major feat
We have officially set a record for candidates this fall
The number of people seeking these positions totals twenty nine in all
With what little time is left before the upcoming election
How are we going to know each of their platforms for us to make a selection?
Three of the incumbents have decided not to run at all
One of them resigned last year late into the fall
Another one has decided to take a shot for “Mayor”
Seven of the others are hoping they retain their chair
With so many running are we going to know who said what and where?
How can you give equal time to each and make it all look fair?
The cream will have to come to the top before we make our choice
The ones who want it bad enough will certainly have to sound their voice
I’m not sure if it hurts or helps the present council in this case
You have twenty two eager campaigners hoping to take their place
Most of our citizens aren’t happy with our present members on the board
These are the ones who won the prestigious “Code Of Silence” award
Not to mention that some of them that hold this position
Think they don’t need any pointers from an “Integrity Commission”
Do we need a new recreational centre is another issued that needs to be resolved
This probably won’t be settled before our current council is dissolved
This is a city but it has a small town feel
I think it would be nice to see some new recruits take the wheel
Some that may steer us on a steady course
From what we have experienced, could it get any worse?
You know the people in “North Bay” that have contributed to this city
The ones who have taken a stake in it and served on some committees
People you just know who deserve this chance to stake their claim
That’s the hopeful you want to help and mention them by name
That’s the only way we will be able to find that “diamond in the rough”
From what I am hearing, people have certainly had enough
If your wish list is maybe just three or four
Then just make them your selection, there’s no need to vote for more
“Up to ten” is an option, but how many is up to you
Choosing just the ones you actually like is the best thing you can do
I know who I am voting for in this election run
I may just help them the best I can and choose to vote for one
The Black Sheep Poet 