It's time to Remake Owen Sound City Council

Insanity: "Doing the Same Thing, Election after Election, and Expecting a Different Result"

For over 30 years, Owen Sound residents have headed to the polls every four years—choosing from the same narrow slate of candidates. Each time, we hope for a council that will finally listen, that will recognize that more than half of our residents are struggling financially, and that will deliver meaningful, lasting change.

But hope isn't a strategy—and this approach keeps failing us.

Real change won't come until we expand the candidate pool to include people who truly understand the growing disconnect between the city’s spending priorities and the everyday needs of its citizens.

There is something deeply wrong when $25 million is poured into an art gallery that few residents visit—while basic necessities, like public washrooms for the unhoused, go ignored.

It’s time for a new approach!

What We Need to Change

Our mission is simple: to inspire Owen Sound residents to participate meaningfully in the next municipal election—and to help shape a local government that truly represents the community it serves.

We Need New Voices

We’re calling on people from all walks of life — those with lived experience, fresh ideas, and a commitment to their community — to consider running for City Council. If that’s not for you, consider supporting someone who shares your vision. At the very least, be informed: research the candidates and vote for those who reflect your values and priorities for Owen Sound.

One Vote Can Tip the Balance—Make It Yours

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