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Accountability journalism for Kawartha Lakes: decisions, spending, and follow-up, explained in plain language.
Decisions in plain language
What Council voted on, what it costs, and what it means for Ward 8, without the jargon.
Follow the money
Budgets, contracts, and spending decisions residents deserve to understand.
Follow-up, on the record
When answers are promised, City Hall Watch tracks whether they actually arrive.
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Accountability
ONE ENGINEER CAUGHT IT. WHAT IF HE HADN'T?
One engineer noticed something strange. What he uncovered should concern anyone who believes critical systems must be independently verifiable.
Campaign Team · August 31, 2026
Accountability
Paper Ballots vs. Electronic Voting: Why Are Municipal Elections Different?
Canadians use different voting systems depending on which level of government they are electing and that raises an important question about transparency, verification and public confidence.
Campaign Team · August 31, 2026
Accountability
PAPER BALLOT - CANADA'S OWN CYBERSECURITY AGENCY WARNS ABOUT THE RISK
3 of 18 Series - ONTARIO MUST RESTORE THE PAPER BALLOT CHOICE, BEFORE THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Campaign Team · August 25, 2026
Accountability
PAPER BALLOT - THE SECURITY CONCERNS ARE NOT CONSPIRACY THEORY
2 of 18 Series - ONTARIO MUST RESTORE THE PAPER BALLOT CHOICE, BEFORE THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Campaign Team · August 23, 2026
Accountability
ONTARIO MUST RESTORE THE PAPER BALLOT CHOICE, BEFORE THE 2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1 of 18 Series - Every Ontario voter should have the right to cast a physical, hand-marked, independently recountable paper ballot in the 2026 municipal election.
Campaign Team · August 23, 2026
City Hall
How a Council Meeting Works — and How You Can Have Your Say
A plain-language guide to agendas, deputations, and getting your voice on the record.
Campaign Team · July 22, 2026
Accountability
Ward 8 Public Issue Tracker Is Now Open — Report It. Map It. Track It. Get Answers.
Every reported issue gets a public W8 tracking number, a place on the privacy-safe public map, and follow-up until it gets an answer.
Campaign Team · July 22, 2026
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