Markham residents take to online polling

November 26, 2007 ~ The Town of Markham has taken a quantum leap in
community polling with the launch of its "Click with Markham" online program www.clickwithmarkham.ca.
With a coordinated promotional campaign, incentives and a mail drop to 86,000 Markham residents, Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Town Council are asking residents for their opinions about a number of priority initiatives including: Growth; Transportation; the Environment; Municipal Services; Parks, Recreation, Culture and Library Master Plan/Public Safety; and Diversity.  "Residents have really taken to the "Click with Markham" campaign," said Mayor Scarpitti. "It holds great promise for future opinion gathering on a range of community issues."

This is the first time a Canadian municipality has used interactive online polling to such an extent and it is indicative of Markham that it has taken the lead. "Response has been very encouraging," says Mayor Frank Scarpitti. "We are looking at more than 3,000 responses to date which is excellent. But I urge everyone in Markham who hasn't already done so to "Click with Markham". We really want to hear from you before November 30." A public wrap up event is planned for December 3, 2007 during which a draw will take place for prizes sponsored by Markham businesses. "We are having fun and gathering valuable information at the same time," adds Markham Councillor Joe Virgilio.