ANCT Hosts Reception for Town of Markham Candidates

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For Immediate Release September 28, 2010 MARKHAM, Ontario - On Saturday, September 25, 2010, The Armenian National Committee of Toronto (ANCT) organized a reception on behalf of the Armenian community of Markham for a number of candidates running for leadership positions in the upcoming Town of Markham municipal elections. The event was held in the home of ANCT member and Markham resident, Nshan (Mark) Atikian who welcomed a number of candidates including: Deputy Mayor Jack Heath; Regional Councillor Gordon Landon; current Councillor for Ward 6 and Regional Council candidate, Dan Horchik; Councillor for Ward 8, Alex Chiu; and Councillor Candidate for Ward 6, Khalid Usman. Mr. Atikian said about the event, "Today served as an excellent opportunity for the candidates from the Town of Markham to meet with the Armenian National Committee's election team, as well as their own constituents, to express their vision for the Town of Markham, while also hearing the questions and concerns of the Armenian community." Former Ward 6 councillor, Dan Horchik (second from left) and Ward 6 candidate Khalid Usman (left), speaking with ANCT representatives. ANCT representative Mark Atikian (centre) with Deputy Mayor Jack Heath (left) and Ward 6 councillor candidate Khalid Usman (right). The candidates were each given the opportunity to speak on the issues they feel are most important to the continued growth and success of Markham. They spoke about issues such as taxes, waste management, energy, public transportation and traffic. ANCT representatives with candidates in the Town of Markham. ANCT Chair, Vahan Ajamian noted, "This reception served as a good way to discuss issues of concern with candidates looking to be our elected representatives for the next four years. The ANCT will be publishing our endorsement list very shortly for key races in the Town of Markham and City of Toronto. I am sure our community will take it into consideration and go and make its voice heard on October 25, 2010." For more information, or to volunteer with the ANCT during the election campaign contact: Araz Hasserjian - araz.hasserjian@anctoronto.org or 416-491-2900. About ANCT The Armenian National Committee of Toronto is a chapter of the Armenian National Committee of Canada, grassroots organization that was founded in 1965 to address the concerns of the Canadian Armenian community of a broad range of issues.