Citizen voter: 'Sometimes I vote for the party ... but this time I think it’s the person'

Citizen voter: 'Sometimes I vote for the party ... but this time I think it’s the person'

As the federal election campaign picks up speed, the Citizen’s Bruce Deachman has been asking Ottawa residents to share, in their own words, some experiences and thoughts on voting. Today: Heather Pira of Alta Vista on getting informed and whether politicians tell the truth:

Why Citizen Involvement Matters More Than Ever

There was a time early in my career when I believed that the single most important thing an American citizen could do was vote. But if a career engaging in politics and watching politicians at work has taught me anything, it’s how much our country depends on people rolling up their sleeves and getting involved. […] .restricted-content { mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, black -7%, transparent 100%); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to …