AUGUST 25, 2021 – It’s always bewildering to see how ignorant and petty some of the political classes can be. Or why those with the thinnest skin are attracted to politics? I mean, if you can’t take legitimate criticism or questions from the media perhaps politics isn’t for you? CFN, and yours truly have been… Continue reading MP Eric Duncan & The NDP Don’t Care About CFN Viewers. By Jamie Gilcig
Category: Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario
Sifting Through the Misinformation About My Campaign & Platform by Jamie Gilcig
There’s a lot of misinformation out there regarding my campaign. This has been one of the dirtiest elections that I’ve personally ever encountered. Sadly the media are playing a huge role in this as well favoring Mayor Kilger. The Seaway News has been on the attack since I’ve announced, and have not only not sent… Continue reading Sifting Through the Misinformation About My Campaign & Platform by Jamie Gilcig
Development Fees & Having City Managers & Workers Incentives to Actually Live in Cornwall – Election Blog – Gilcig
There’s a lot of talk about about Mayor Kilger’s plans for development fees. These are fees that contractors have to pay for land development and use; usually in the industrial park. Many communities have these, but as of now our city does not. This itself is an incentive to attract industry; but to date… Continue reading Development Fees & Having City Managers & Workers Incentives to Actually Live in Cornwall – Election Blog – Gilcig
Will You Donate to the Elect Gilcig Campaign & Be a Part of Positive Change? CLICK FOR DETAILS
It’s time for change in Cornwall; but it’s going to take your support to help make that happen! On October 27th you will vote and make that change; but until then we have to get the word out. With some local media refusing to sell my campaign ads or treat us fairly we have to… Continue reading Will You Donate to the Elect Gilcig Campaign & Be a Part of Positive Change? CLICK FOR DETAILS
Is the Fix in for the 2014 Cornwall Ontario Municipal Election? Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig
As I sit here on September 29th I’m gazing back at the bigger picture of what’s going on here in Cornwall. It’s election time. I know we’re covering it as much as we can on CFN; and people are hungry for information as our traffic is going through the roof; but reading the Standard… Continue reading Is the Fix in for the 2014 Cornwall Ontario Municipal Election? Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig
Proust Questionnaire For Cornwall Ontario Council Candidates – Jamie Gilcig
CFN- We are asking all candidates to fill out our mini survey so the public can get to know them better. We are posting them as they arrive in chronological order. Up next is Jamie Gilcig who is running for mayor of Cornwall. 1) Who are you? I’ve lived in Cornwall since 2004. I love… Continue reading Proust Questionnaire For Cornwall Ontario Council Candidates – Jamie Gilcig
Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario – Converting Our Library Into An Arts Centre
The Arts are something we roll out every election in Cornwall. These last few years have seen them politicized with Elaine MacDonald bullying her way through them with the use of a few Trillium grants. Currently Cornwall subsidizes the Aultsville Theatre and has subsidized our local art gallery; both essentially returning less value to… Continue reading Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario – Converting Our Library Into An Arts Centre
Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario – Municipal Free Wi fi
The term is “Muni Wifi” or Munifi . I know it’s popular right now in the campaign to point out the failure and corruption; the lies, the bullying, hiding of mail, boycotting local businesses, and abuse of the municipal act by our current mayor and council; but I think it’s also important during the… Continue reading Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario – Municipal Free Wi fi
Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario – Talking Cornwall Transit & Mobility
One of the things I’ve always bragged about Cornwall is that you can drive anywhere in about ten minutes. Really, I kid you not and we’re not a small village, but a city of nearly 50,000 people. I know that’s changing and there are some issues now because of some poor city planning, but… Continue reading Election Blog – Jamie Gilcig – Mayor – Cornwall Ontario – Talking Cornwall Transit & Mobility
It’s Time For Bob Kilger to Stop Hiding & Tell the Truth – Election Ad
Bob Kilger is hiding. He refuses to answer questions. He refuses to tell the truth. Refusing to answer if he wrote a letter on behalf of fraud artist Neil Shah Refuses to answer about why he lied about the Chem tanks on our waterfront. Refuses to answer about the protest signs that were held in… Continue reading It’s Time For Bob Kilger to Stop Hiding & Tell the Truth – Election Ad
Cornwall Ontario Do You Really Want Change in 2014? Gilcig Election Team Being Built – Sept 8, 2014
It’s time. I will be putting together my team this week. I’m very lucky to have one of Canada’s greatest political advisers, Keith Beardsley, who has been giving me advice since high school on board. But if my candidacy has any chance it will take people; lots of people in Cornwall who… Continue reading Cornwall Ontario Do You Really Want Change in 2014? Gilcig Election Team Being Built – Sept 8, 2014
I announce I’m IN TO WIN in 2014. Clarify Rumors & Police Announcement – August 5, 2014
Last week I sent out press releases to area media. It invited members of the press to attend my conference in front of City Hall. Only one outlet showed up and I gave out my information and was asked some good questions as the reporter is one of our better ones in this city. One… Continue reading I announce I’m IN TO WIN in 2014. Clarify Rumors & Police Announcement – August 5, 2014
Letter to the Editor – Harry Valentine Challenges Gilcig Mayoralty Platform – June 30, 2014
TO: Jamie I read with interest your promise, if elected to public office, to attract $25/hour jobs to Cornwall. I will urge you re-consider such a promise given that the North American economy is in a mess. The US-dollar is the world’s reserve currency and unless US lawmakers drastically reduce their spending on defense… Continue reading Letter to the Editor – Harry Valentine Challenges Gilcig Mayoralty Platform – June 30, 2014
Jamie Gilcig Election Blog – My Three Core Truths For Cornwall
Taxes, taxes, taxes! The next election will have a lot of chafe and mayhem; but the bottom line will be about taxes. Under Bob Kilger taxes have gone up insanely now for eight years; mostly to cover the costs of scandals, poor management and a lack of vision, and to essentially not only keep… Continue reading Jamie Gilcig Election Blog – My Three Core Truths For Cornwall
Why Won’t Crown Jennifer Burke Drop my Police Charges After Production Order Show I Never Made Phone Calls? by Jamie Gilcig
CORNWALL Ontario – Imagine a phone ringing in the blackness of night. You fumble for it and it’s the police. Shaking sleep from your conscious you’re told that you’ve committed a crime. After shaking my head clear and digesting the call from Cst. McGregor of the Cornwall Police Service that night of February… Continue reading Why Won’t Crown Jennifer Burke Drop my Police Charges After Production Order Show I Never Made Phone Calls? by Jamie Gilcig
Gilcig Election Blog – I Pull My Pillar of Switching to the OPP After the OPPA Political Ad
We live in a world that has become far too politicized. And I’m writing this in my election blog! Early this week the OPPA decided to loudly get into the election fray by commissioning and buying advertising to run an attack ad against Tim Hudak. Now most CFN viewers know I’m no fan of… Continue reading Gilcig Election Blog – I Pull My Pillar of Switching to the OPP After the OPPA Political Ad
Are the Other Media in Cornwall Giving My Candidacy A Fair Shake? Jamie Gilcig Election Blog May 30, 2014
As many of you know I have been the only candidate running for Mayor of our fair city now for a few months now. There’s a lot of chatter whether Mayor Kilger will run again. Most say that he won’t. His good buddy Claude McIntosh wrote about two months ago that Mayor Kilger would be… Continue reading Are the Other Media in Cornwall Giving My Candidacy A Fair Shake? Jamie Gilcig Election Blog May 30, 2014
Yes, the Hospital Owes Us Answers – 2014 Election Blog Jamie Gilcig
Council debated an injunction regarding the loss of Eorla lab positions at our hospital. It’s an interesting debate; but sadly missing a key element and partner; and that’s the hospital itself. One of the things I’ve discovered is the thickness of layering of relationships politically in Cornwall. It’s not healthy and leads to… Continue reading Yes, the Hospital Owes Us Answers – 2014 Election Blog Jamie Gilcig