Helping Owen Sound Voters Make an Informed Choice
Concerned Owen Sound Taxpayers (COST) is a
registered Third-Party Advertiser
committed to making this municipal election count.
For too long, Owen
Sound has been heading in the wrong direction. This
election is an opportunity to change course—but only if residents get
involved.
COST is encouraging every voter to
ask candidates the tough questions:
Do they have the leadership, experience and courage to challenge the status
quo and put Owen Sound on a better path?
The
future of our city depends on the choices we make at the ballot box.
We are a non-partisan group of taxpayers focused on three measurable objectives:
1. Lower the cost of government
We want municipal spending to be disciplined, transparent and focused on value for taxpayers.
2. Improve services
We want accountable municipal leadership and high-quality services delivered efficiently.
3. Grow Owen Sound
We want new ideas that can increase population, investment, businesses and the municipal tax base.
Questions for Municipal Candidates
We asked candidates a series of questions about municipal leadership, taxation, spending, accountability, homelessness, economic development, municipal service costs and water rates.
Our purpose is not to tell candidates what to think. It is to identify candidates who recognize the need for meaningful change and are prepared to think differently about Owen Sound's future.
View Our Questions Download the PDF Download the Word DocCandidate Responses
Candidate responses will be posted as they are received. Visitors will be able to review each candidate's answers and compare their positions.
View Candidates & ResponsesEndorsements
Following the response period, COST will identify candidates we believe are prepared to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation and change, demand accountability and provide the leadership needed to build a more affordable, prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound.
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