Commentaire 21 – commentaires et rétroaction

Elisa Damiano

I have been actively involved in both Liberal and Conservative federal electoral campaigns of Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill. I have spoken with people throughout Aurora when canvassing door to door and often surprised that the city of Aurora was split between two federal ridings and are confused by the riding boundaries.

The new proposed boundary of Orchard Heights from Wellington to Bathurst will compound that confusion.

Rather than the new boundary dividing line being Orchard Heights, an Aurora local road, the dividing line should be the municipal boundary regional road St John's Sideroad. This would mean that all of Aurora west of Yonge would be in the Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill riding rather than a more confusing and less logical portion.

It is challenging to explain federal electoral district boundaries to voters when they differ from local regional boundaries so wherever possible dividing lines that follow easily understood main roads or municipal boundaries would be preferable.

I propose that the boundary of St John's Sideroad, Yonge, Wellington, Highway 404, Elgin Mills, Bathurst would be the most effective borders for the new riding of Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill.

I thank you in advance for your consideration in this matter.

Sincerely,

Elisa

Elisa Damiano

President

Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill Conservative Electoral District Association