In any given election, there are issues and ideas, policies and possibilities, that tend to fall through the cracks: matters that merit discussion and debate but which get shoved aside in favour of a focus on the usual horse race.

#voteTOin416 is a platform for such ideas.

Speakers have four minutes and sixteen seconds to inject something new and different into the discourse of the 2010 municipal election.

Date: Thursday, February 11
Doors: 6pm
Presentations and performances: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: The Annex Live, 296 Brunswick Avenue (at Bloor), about mid-way between Bathurst and Spadina stations
Cost: Free
Tickets: Here

Individuals, groups, and organizations will pitch their alternative vision for a better Toronto in an Ignite-style event.  Presentations will be interspersed with performances by local artists of all varieties, creating an informal space in which to become engaged with our city and with each other.

The event is free, though since we’re just an ad hoc bunch of Twitter folks, we’ll be welcoming donations at the door to help us recover some of the costs. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.

Would you like to be a presenter?

We are seeking presenters for #voteTOin416. The deadline to apply is Monday, January 25th, and on January 28th we will announce the shortlist. If you would like to participate, please visit the submission page and let us know what you have in mind.

And have a look at our event poster!

Photo by 416style