The upcoming 2006 Brampton municipal election, to be held November 13, features an array of candidates looking to represent their wards in city council or the council of the Peel Region.
Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau contacted many of the candidates, including Vicky Dhillon, asking them to answer common questions sent in an email. This ward's incumbent is Garnett Manning; also challenging Manning is Stella Ambler, Mandeep Dhaliwal, Daljit Gill, and Nalem Malik.
Q: List the three most important issues in your campaign.
Q: What one election issue do you feel is most relevant to your ward in this election?
Q: What qualities or experiences do you possess, that make you more desirable than the incumbent?
Q: Why do you want to represent your ward on council?
Q: How are you currently involved in the community?
Q: Much of Brampton's existing council is seasoned in the civic political process. What could you bring to the table as a "rookie", above and beyond the current roster of councillors?
Q: Of the decisions made by (region/city) council since the last election, which do you take the most pride in, and why?
Q: The Rose Theatre recently launched. What are your thoughts on this facility? Have you had a chance to tour it yet?
Q: The province has strongly encouraged the development of high-density residences near the downtown. Do these buildings fit in with your vision of the downtown? How much say should other levels of government have in urban planning?
Q: How do you feel about Brampton's rate of expansion? Council recently capped the annual amount of new development; do you agree completely with this decision, would you have slowed development even further, or not have imposed a cap at all?
Q: What are your opinions on Brampton's congestion and the level of public transit funding?
Q: Why should businesses be attracted to locating in Brampton?
Q: How could Brampton further itself in attracting corporate investment?
Q: Why have you chosen to involve yourself in the political process?
Q: What does Brampton mean to you?
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Interview with Vicky Dhillon, City Council candidate for Wards 9 & 10 in Brampton, Canada