Blunders

What's up with mayoral candidates and poorly planned media events this week??

First, the mayor holds a press conference at Tim Hortons -- something he wasnt really supposed to do.

Then, Edward H.C. Graydon, who is a lesser-known mayoral candidate, didn't show up at his own press conference this morning.

It started yesterday when Graydon sent the following press release in response to the mayor's campaign to visit all 80 Timmies in the city.

"Although visiting every Tim Hortons in the city is a noble idea, I believe that it is more important to visit each person in need .Tomorrow Starting at 9:00am Sept. 24, 2010 Edward HC Graydon will be visiting every homeless shelter in the city along with every food bank. It all starts at the Salvation army on York street and ends when we have visited every one. I believe in all citizens, and believe they should all be made aware of the political process."

Off I went this morning to the Salvation Army to meet Mr. Graydon. I waited until about 9:45 and asked several staff members if I had missed him, but no one from his campaign showed up. I've tried to call him for an explanation but haven't been able to reach him yet.

So, let this be a lesson to candidates out there. It's all well and good for you to invite media to events -- but if you can't walk the walk, you should think twice before you talk the talk.

 

 

Comments

[Edward HC Graydon]

Dear Emma

I am so sorry for the mix up. I had sent the media release to the Spectator,but I was under the impression that a response would follow.I looked to see if the release was published ,so I could be there at 9.00,but I did not see the release this morning when I checked the Spec.com. Last night was the all candidates meeting and I stayed until they kicked us out I took the bus home around 11.00 after my ride did not show to pick me up.I am sorry that I did not arrive until later ,but I believed the Spectator was not interested in my release,but I was still going through with my plan to visit each food bank and homeless shelter,only a little later

Again ,I was really looking forward to bringing the issues of homelessness to our city and really wanted nothing more than to have met the spectator to follow up on the story inorder to shed light on a major issue in our city.

I am so sorry to have misunderstood the process of media releases.I have no excuse but to say a cold has brought me down and with the lack of sleep I messed up.

Yours truly
Edward HC Graydon