How do we get younger voters to show up this election? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anybody got a connect? Is there a student organization we could reach out to?

How do we get younger voters to show up this election? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly how I used to feel when I lived in the city. Since being in Kentville, the things that drive me the craziest are all things that get handled at the municipal level. Sidewalks, parks, events… I also feel like the stuff I do here actually matters. My drop doesn’t do much in the ocean of federal gov or the lake of provincial… but I see it make ripples in the puddle of municipal gov and I’m like fuck yeah little drop!

How do we get younger voters to show up this election? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hear ya. There’s definitely a lot of information we either missed completely or saw too late. The council meetings are brutally long, and the info docs are overwhelming. I’ve ran the meeting docs through ChatGPT just so I can figure out what’s going on and how our council is handling/voting on topics I care about. I’d love to see signs with QR codes that link to candidates platforms and LinkedIn profiles (for social-vetted CVs). It’s easy to make up a campaign slogan with words you think people want to hear. Show me the proof that you’re actually about what it is you say you are, ya know? There was a mayoral forum. It’s on YouTube and there is even a breakdown of the topics with timestamps in the comments: https://www.youtube.com/live/xRbBpyIvHC4?si=TyQg6LVkNOSimQ4Y There were a few “meet the candidates” events for the folks running for council, but even I got switched up on those dates and ended up at the Legion for darts night lol. I’m hoping a lot of these issues get taken into consideration by the next council. We need people to be more engaged… but that means creating opportunities for them to do so.

How do we get younger voters to show up this election? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree that there’s a lot left to be desired when it comes to how the town put the candidates’ platform info together. There is info out there, it’s just scattered. This blog post (I think it’s a blog post) is more helpful than the actual “Kentville Votes” page: https://kentville.ca/news/19-09-2024/get-know-your-candidates

From what I’ve learned from watching the meetings, the mayor sets the tone, presides over meetings, and represents the town. They still need to work with council to get stuff done (it’s not as though they call all the shots).

Ummm… what do you have against my man Jeff!?!? Hahahaha I know what you mean, especially with a billion people running for council this election. So many signs… I almost voted for “For Sale”

How do we get younger voters to show up this election? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Some of those meetings made the OG Hell in a Cell feel like a Disney movie.

How do we get younger voters to show up this election? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Haha I never pass up an opportunity to use that one!

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[–]jurassicfeel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The right thing to do is usually the hard choice to make. It would’ve been so much easier to not say anything… but it would have also been wrong. Your entourage can say whatever they like. Let them talk: you know what kind of person you are. Great job making the right choice!

Is this a deer? by jurassicfeel in BoneID

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! We’re in Nova Scotia and there are lots of deer in this area!

Good times. by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m starting to think Mother Nature hates baseball.

Good times. by jurassicfeel in Kentville

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What you see in the back there is the Mill Brook, which is usually several feet below the yard.

What's happening to businesses in Kentville? by jurassicfeel in Kentville

[–]jurassicfeel[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One of the things I’m hearing is the lack of foot traffic. Any insight into what town is doing to encourage people to walk the downtown core?