A real horse race!

The Brandon sun has released a poll that shows Dave Burgess and I tied at 49%. It's going right down to the wire folks!

This poll shows that, while we have been working hard to take the message to people that it is possible to change how City Hall works, that an exciting new vision for Brandon is possible, we still have more work to do. 32% of people still haven't made up their minds, which gives us lots of opportunity.

In the last three days, we'll be reaching out to people on their doorstep, in their mailbox, and on the phone- suggesting that maybe it's time for a change.

If you are

• frustrated with the current mayor- you don't like the way he makes decisions, you don't think that the decisions he's made have been good for Brandon, then it's time for a change.
• Perhaps you are neutral- and just think that eight years is enough, that if Dave was going to do something about affordable housing, about the downtown, he would have done it by now. You believe in a regular rotation- bringing in new ideas and fresh energy, and therefore it's time for a change.
• Some of you are attracted by the platform that we've laid out- you believe in dialogue vs monologue with citizens, think we can improve the transparency and accountability at City Hall, you like the ideas for downtown revitalization, the comprehensiveness of the Housing Strategy, the framework for bringing smart jobs to Brandon. You believe that when we work together we are stronger. Then it's time for a change.

We have three days left before the election. If you're one of the undecided and are still thinking about who you're going to vote for, and would like more information, please call me at 727-2306 or email me at shariformayor@gmail.com. Or if you have ideas for the City, I'd love to hear from you.