@MaryBlakeB

City Council Candidate, Ward 5, London Ontario | Billy Bragg scholar | French teacher | PhD from @WesternU | Climate activist | Née Bonn | She/Her

 London, ON
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Joined November 2015
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Last week, I successfully defended my dissertation on pronunciation in Billy Bragg's music 🙂 @westernuMusic @uwogradclub #IDrankFromTheGoblet
Photo of Mary Blake in a suit, standing behind a podium, beside a screen displaying a slide. The slide reads "That's the Way I Am, Heaven Help Me: The Role of Pronunciation in Billy Bragg's Music. Mary Blake Bonn. PhD Public Lecture. June 13, 2023." Western University's logo is visible at the bottom of the screen.

ALT Photo of Mary Blake in a suit, standing behind a podium, beside a screen displaying a slide. The slide reads "That's the Way I Am, Heaven Help Me: The Role of Pronunciation in Billy Bragg's Music. Mary Blake Bonn. PhD Public Lecture. June 13, 2023." Western University's logo is visible at the bottom of the screen.

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Happy morning after the election, London! I was not elected as London’s next Ward 5 City Councillor, but my heart is full and I am so grateful that I got to participate in our democracy by running for office.
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In the last few weeks, people have asked if I’m tired of knocking on doors. The truth is, I’m not, and I’m really going to miss it now that the campaign is over. I just wish I’d had the chance to talk to even more of you wonderful folks!
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It’s been one heck of a ride. Thank you to everyone who’s been along for it, and see you for the next adventure, whatever that might be!
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Today’s the big day, folks! Time to vote like our city depends on it, because it does 🙂 Polls are open until 8pm. Check your voter card for your assigned polling station. Anyone living in London (Ontario) who is 18 or older and a Canadian citizen is eligible to vote.
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If you did not get a voter card, you can still vote! Just bring some ID like a driver’s license, photo card, lease or Hydro bill (always a good idea to have two pieces of ID with you). Check london.ca/elections for more info on how to vote ☑️
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Lots of wonderful conversations at the doorsteps the last few days, and lots of wonderful volunteers have come out to help! Solid blend of musicians, scientists, library scientists, and soccer-playing political scientists 🎻🎹🌋📚⚽🗳️
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Photo of Mary Blake and a volunteer (Dr. Addie) standing in the sun holding an “Elect Mary Blake Rose” sign.

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Photo of Mary Blake and a volunteer (Felicia) standing in front of a pretty tree that may or may not be a crabapple.

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A definite highlight was talking to a family with two kids, both voting in their first municipal election! Lots of great questions from them. Love to see young voters already being informed voters ☑️
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Coming soon to front yards near you! Or far from you, if you don't live in the North Centre of London, Ontario.
Photo of Mary Blake Rose on a front stoop, next to a climbing rose bush, holding a campaign sign. The sign says "Elect Mary Blake Rose, City Council, Ward 5," and has a picture of a rose on it.

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If you live in Ward 5 and would like a sign, you can request one through my website (maryblakerose.ca). If you've already requested a sign, thank you so much, and it will show up in front of your house in the next few days!

Mary Blake Rose for Ward 5

Meet Mary Blake Rose, a Londoner, educator and environmental advocate running for City Council in Ward 5 in London, Ontario.

maryblakerose.ca
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Thank you to Bayley from @ldncyclelink for taking the time to chat yesterday. We need safer and better-connected cycling infrastructure in Ward 5 and throughout the city!
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Thank you to Maureen Cassidy and Victor Igboanusi of the Pillar Nonprofit Network for a very welcoming and informative conversation at Innovation Works this morning!
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The non-profit sector is front and centre in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing Londoners, and a City Council that supports our non-profit organizations is key for making London a city where everyone can see a future.
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Today was a beautiful day for a walk in Ward 5! Neighbours had lots to say about road safety, parks, and many other pressing issues. Together, we can build a city where we can all see a future!
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More information about my campaign is available on my website, maryblakerose.ca

Mary Blake Rose for Ward 5

Meet Mary Blake Rose, a Londoner, educator and environmental advocate running for City Council in Ward 5 in London, Ontario.

maryblakerose.ca
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Well, friends and allies, I have an exciting announcement to make! I’m running to be the next City Councillor for Ward 5 here in London, Ontario. I can’t wait to talk to thousands of my neighbours and hear about what you want to see for our city in the next four years!
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My website with information about my campaign, my vision for our community, and how to get involved will be available shortly, so stay tuned!
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Thank you to everyone who’s encouraged me, everyone who’s offered support and enthusiasm, and everyone who’s working to make positive change in our city. And to everyone living in Ward 5, I’ll see you soon!
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