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Michael Fox

By Michael Fox

Support shifts for Conservatives in Niagara Falls riding

Seven candidates fragment the share of votes in the Niagara Falls riding in the Oct. 21 federal election. About 14% of votes cast went to four candidates outside the three main parties. The Conservatives dropped to 35.6% of the votes cast.

Filed Under: Democracy, Featured. First published October 22, 2019. Last updated May 25, 2020.

By Michael Fox

The cost of reaching voters

Based on analysis of the financial disclosure reports of 29 candidates (three failed to file), spending totalled more than $182,181 for the positions of Lord Mayor, Regional Councillor and eight Town Councillor seats in the 2018 Niagara on the Lake election.

Filed Under: Democracy. First published May 3, 2019. Last updated October 22, 2019.

By Michael Fox

Lessons from a failure to communicate about libraries

As Ontario cuts total spending to tackle the deficit, it appears that libraries did a poor job briefing the new government. Ironically, the library budget cuts  undermine the efficiency objectives of the Ford government.

Filed Under: Democracy, Featured. First published April 24, 2019. Last updated May 22, 2019.

By Michael Fox

We need to talk about overtourism

NOTL balancing act: 3.5 million tourists and 17,511 residents.

With an estimated 3.5 million tourists to NOTL, the 17,511 residents are out-numbered by visitors about 200 to 1. The phrase “overtourism” is being used to describe the consequences of having too many visitors to a popular destination.

Filed Under: Tourism. First published December 3, 2018. Last updated April 24, 2019.

By Michael Fox

Old Town voter turnout hits 70%

2018 NOTL voter turnout by poll

The number of voters in 2018 increased in all five polls in Niagara on the Lake, but the Old Town turnout hit an impressive 70%.

Filed Under: Democracy. First published November 21, 2018. Last updated November 21, 2018.

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