Dick Wildeman

Saturday November 8, 2003

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator Ð Saturday November 8, 2003 The deciding battle in the campaign for mayor will likely be fought by ground troops on Hamilton Mountain Monday.Observers say voters in the heavily populated Mountain wards 6, 7 and 8 appear to hold the key to whether David Christopherson or Larry Di Ianni wins. The deciding factor may who can best mobilize volunteers to get the most Mountain supporters out to vote. Christopherson is expected to win most of the lower city. The race appears close in the suburbs, where Di Ianni had hoped for a big lead. That leaves the Mountain as the pivotal point. Di Ianni campaign manager Larry Russell pointed out yesterday that Mountain wards 7 and 8 have more votes than Ancaster, Flamborough and Waterdown combined, so they're bound to be a big factor, especially with hot contests for council likely to boost turnout. (Source: Hamilton Spectator) Hamilton, Michael Baldasaro, marijuana, pot, Matt Jelly, David Christopherson, Larry di Ianni, Tom Murray, Mike Peters, Dick Wildeman, City Hall, mayoral, race, 2003, vote

Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Saturday November 8, 2003

2003 Mayoral Candidates

The deciding battle in the campaign for mayor will likely be fought by ground troops on Hamilton Mountain Monday.Observers say voters in the heavily populated Mountain wards 6, 7 and 8 appear to hold the key to whether David Christopherson or Larry Di Ianni wins.

The deciding factor may who can best mobilize volunteers to get the most Mountain supporters out to vote.

Christopherson is expected to win most of the lower city. The race appears close in the suburbs, where Di Ianni had hoped for a big lead. That leaves the Mountain as the pivotal point.

Di Ianni campaign manager Larry Russell pointed out yesterday that Mountain wards 7 and 8 have more votes than Ancaster, Flamborough and Waterdown combined, so they’re bound to be a big factor, especially with hot contests for council likely to boost turnout. (Source: Hamilton Spectator)