The Lodge Hosts Municipal Candidates Meet And Greet

On October 10, the Vermilion and District Housing Foundation hosted a Councillor and Mayoral Candidates Meet and Greet. The event provided residents with an opportunity to meet the individuals running in the upcoming municipal election and to ask questions about the issues that matter most to them.

Hospitality Supervisor for the Foundation, Tiana Kowalchuk, welcomed everyone and opened the evening by inviting each attending candidate to introduce themselves and share a bit about their platform. This allowed residents to gain a sense of each candidate’s priorities and vision for the community before having the chance to speak with them one-on-one.

Following the introductions, candidates mingled with residents over the course of an hour and a half, creating a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The event encouraged open dialogue and allowed residents to discuss topics directly affecting them, ranging from community development and infrastructure to housing and senior services.

In attendance were mayoral candidates Robert Snow, Robert Pulyk, and Richard Yaceyko, as well as councillor candidates Justin Clark, Paul Conlon, Kirby Whitlock, Darla Yonkman, Sherry Martin, Richard Lavoie, Kellan Snelgrove, Erwin Warkentin, and Bruce MacDuff.

Residents expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet the candidates in person and learn more about their platforms in a comfortable, accessible setting. Events such as this not only help inform voters but also foster stronger community engagement and connection, valu es that remain central to Vermilion’s local spirit.