#lakefield

Day 1794

People of the internet, my lunch break.

It was too nice of a day not to sneak out for lunch and cast a bit at the Lakefield locks. This spot is a little close to the dam for my comfort but the water level was already as high as it gets so I got right in there.

The sun was hot and the breeze was just perfect to take my mind off work. I even caught a fair sized bass.

Watch the September 29 Selwyn Township All-Candidates debate. Please see my website at www.johnboyko.com to contact me or for more information on my campaign.

Granted, it was really more of joint press conference than a debate but it still allows viewers to see; a. what each of the candidates think about various issues, b. their priorities as seen in their opening and closing statements, c. how well they can express themselves and so how effective they will be in dealing with others on council, staff, and the community You can watch the September…

We must instead acknowledge that we are at a pivot point and that decisions made by the next council will shape our community for generations. It is for that reason that Lakefield needs a strong voice on Selwyn Council. I hope to become that voice.

The Selwyn Township All-Candidates Debate took place on September 29 via zoom. The link to watch the debate will be available soon and I will place it here. Below is my opening statement: My name is John Boyko, and I am running for Selwyn Township’s Lakefield Ward Councillor. I grew up in Peterborough and have lived in and served the community for over 30 years and if you would like to learn…

Lakefield is at a pivot point and, consequently, needs strong leadership on Selwyn Township Council.

We know the moments when our lives change. Sometimes we choose those moments such as when we marry, divorce, or change careers. Sometimes the moments choose us like when we suffer a life-altering accident or the death of a spouse. We recognize the moments as pivot points that split before from after. Countries experience pivot points. They are sometimes sudden such as when 9-11 quickly changed…