All Posts Tagged With: "Rick Downes"

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Weekly Poll: A Defining Election Issue

In 2006, Kingston’s mayoral election was arguably fought and won over a single, campaign-defining issue.  In one corner, the incumbent Harvey Rosen bet it all on the K-Rock Centre, while contender Rick Downes countered with a move to put the breaks on construction of Kingston’s multi-million dollar Large Venue Entertainment Centre.  When the last ballot [...]

26Jul2010 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 7 comments | Continued
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Thoughts of the Ballot Box

Remember, remember the eighth of November…
In one year’s time, on Nov. 8, 2010, voters in this city will cast a ballot that will shape the next four years of Kingston’s evolution. Many council members will by now be considering whether to seek re-election, but may not declare for months. Indeed, some have already decided whether [...]

9Nov2009 | Jordan Press | 2 comments | Continued
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Who’s Who in the Zoo

Are you big on fulfilling your civic duty? Do you exercise your right to vote? Before I scare you away, rest assured that today’s post isn’t meant to influence your decision in any way shape or form. Just in case you haven’t picked a winning horse, or if you’re torn between two nominees, [...]

1Oct2008 | Harvey Kirkpatrick | 3 comments | Continued
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More K-Rock Controversy

Just when you thought that we were finished hearing about the Krock in the news, another story pops up:
Former city counselor and unsuccessful mayoral candidate Rick Downes has filed a conflict of interest lawsuit against current mayor Harvey Rosen. It’s no secret that there is some bad blood between these two men as was [...]

15Apr2008 | Matt Pedlar | 2 comments | Continued