RO on the GO! : CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP AND HONOURING THE FALLEN

The Municipal Elections and Remembrance Day were by far the most important events for me during the Fall of 2014. For someone like myself who is extremely patriotic and has a newly discovered interest in local politics, it was a month full of emotional ups and downs (Rob Ford's diagnosis / the death Nathan Cirillo) and nail biting situations (who would make the cut on Oct 27th?). I have to say that I am relieved it's over.

October 27 Municipal Elections
The elections are finally over! After working the Vaughan polls for 13 INTENSE and exhausting hours I managed to make my way over to Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua's victory party at the Riviera Parque. With 25+ years political experience, 4 of them as leader of this incredible city, Vaughan will continue to be in good hands Congratulations to all re-elected and elected Regional and Ward Councillors.... a great team once again.
*Thanks Luca Viorel and YOUR AD ONLINE for some of these great candid shots!

Mayor Bevilacqua

Minister Steven Del Duca

Mario Cortellucci (Cortel Group)

A special congratulations to my friend Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco who following 11years with the City of Vaughan has been re-election as Ward 4 Councillor. An extremely skilled politician, I had the chance to witness another one of Sandra's great talents...flipping burgers at her BBQ Campaign Launch!!

November 11 Remembrance Day
I couldn’t believe the record attendance at the 2014 Remembrance Day Service in Vaughan. Some said the high turnout was due to the warm weather. However, I think following the tragic deaths of Corporal Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent we’re reacquainting ourselves with Remembrance Day and recognizing its importance.
Woodbridge Cenotaph – Vaughan