Do people ask why you’re standing on their doorstep and not off backpacking in Europe?
I definitely do get that reaction. Most people open the door and are surprised – they think I’m selling something. And it’s very much a mixed reaction. Overwhelmingly, most of the people will say ‘Oh, okay, good,’ when I tell them I’m running for council and they let me continue the spiel. Then the next largest portion will say ‘Oh, you’re so young!’ They’re thinking out loud, I guess. What are you hearing from constituents about the coming election? Overwhelmingly, people are in favour of change. A lot of people are familiar with what’s gone on. I explain to them what I’d offer, what I’d change as councillor. And they’re very much encouraged by that – fresh perspective, new blood. You began hatching plans back in December. What were you thinking back then that made you want to run? I recently graduated from Queen’s [University in Kingston, Ont.], so in December I was still there finishing up my fourth year studying politics. I’ve always been aware of what’s going on [in Vaughan], even
