[fvc-wat-disc] Guelph Politico

[Sharon Sommerville]

Hi Jenn,

I only know what information is available in Adam's email but it led me to
think that GuelphPolitico will be online.

S.

On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 1:21 PM, Jennifer Ross <2jennross at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks, Sharon.
>
> I understand the Guelph Mercury is ending the paper version of the
> newspaper; that led me to believe an online version, complete with
> reporters and news, would still be available.
>
> So, while it really has little to do with Mr. Donaldson's efforts, which I
> welcome in any event, does this mean Guelph Politico would be something one
> could hold in one's hand, or would they both be online versions, or am I
> wrong about a Mercury online version?
>
> Jenn
>
> On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 9:50 AM, Sharon Sommerville <
> sharonsommerville at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Good Morning Everyone,
>>
>> A couple of weeks ago Adam Donaldson posted an excellent interview with
>> FVC-WR about electoral reform on his blog site Guelph Politico. His
>> interview was a refreshing change from the attacks on proportional
>> representation which is prevalent in the main stream media.  With the
>> demise of the Guelph Mercury, Adam is hoping to expand his blog into a full
>> time media outlet for Guelph to fill some of the void left by the Mercury.
>> Below is an email from Adam which explains the transition of Guelph
>> Politico.  I am forwarding Adam's email to you as someone who takes an
>> extra interest in political life and might be interested in where the
>> Guelph Politico is heading.
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Sharon
>>
>> Dear Friends and Neighbours,
>>
>> Like you, I was saddened to hear about the closure of the Guelph Mercury on
>> Friday. I'm sure that you will agree with the words of Nelson Mandela
>> that, "A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of
>> any democracy," and that in losing the Mercury, Guelph has lost a vital
>> voice and outlet for the Royal City.
>>
>> It's hard to imagine anything can fill the void of the Mercury, and while
>> I don't wish to appear to be dancing on the paper's proverbial grave, the
>> show, as they say, must go on, and Guelph needs to be assured that there is
>> still an independent media in our city that's available and accessible.
>>
>> In case our paths have never crossed, my name is Adam A. Donaldson, and I
>> have a blog called Guelph Politico. I have operated Guelph Politico for
>> going on eight years covering seven elections and the political landscape
>> in Guelph throughout that time. Politico has been recognized by numerous
>> people in the Guelph political community as a good source for information
>> and for fair and balanced coverage and analysis of politics in Guelph. But
>> now the time has come to expand.
>>
>> Politico is in the midst of a transformational period itself now. In the
>> next several weeks, I will be launching a crowd-funding campaign for Guelph
>> Politico with the goal of turning it into a full-time media outlet for the
>> City of Guelph. My plans, and this goal, were in the works before the
>> Guelph Mercury announcement was made on Monday, but now there's an even
>> a greater imperative, at least for me, to make this happen.
>>
>> So why did you get this email today? I wanted to send the word far and
>> wide across Guelph that I am here, or in the event that you already knew I
>> existed, that I'm still here. Guelph Politico obviously can't do all the
>> things that the Mercury did, and it has a very particular slant, in that
>> it's politically focused, but I am very enthusiastic about covering Guelph
>> news and telling Guelph stories, and now, more than ever, new outlets need
>> to be found to tell them.
>>
>> Through Guelph Politico, I will continue the things I've already begun
>> doing: podcasts, live blogging from city council meetings, and articles and
>> editorials about issues. Should you wish to send press releases, story
>> ideas, or other information that you think should be of public interest to
>> the community I will be more than happy to receive them. I can't promise I
>> will cover everything, but I can promise that I will cover as much as I
>> can, and in time, if my crowd-funding efforts prove successful, perhaps
>> more.
>>
>> In the media landscape, it's a brave new world out there. There are lots
>> of possibilities and as of yet no right answer to the question of what the
>> future of media will look like. I hope to do my part in keeping Guelph
>> informed in these transitional times, and I hope you will see the value and
>> opportunity in Guelph Politico.
>>
>>
>> Thank you for your time,
>>
>> Adam A. Donaldson
>> Guelph Politico
>> http://guelphpolitico.blogspot.ca
>>
>> P.S.: Feel free to share this with any people in your circle who you
>> think might be interested.
>>
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