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Councillor Debates - Wednesday October 14th

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Doors open 6:00 PM
Debate begins 7:00 PM
Cobourg Lions Centre - 157 Elgin St E, Cobourg, ON K9A 1A1
TICKETS: https://simpli.events/e/DMCOUN

Moderator BOB MARR brings together a career in complex problem-solving, a long history of civic service, and a deep connection to Cobourg.

Professionally, Bob worked for decades in senior consulting across IT, engineering and production systems, supporting organizations in Canada and abroad through complex projects. His career was built on multidisciplinary problem-solving and building trusted, ethical relationships with key stakeholders.

Bob’s decades of civic leadership and service right here in Cobourg include his involvement with Rotary; serving as Treasurer of the Cobourg DBIA — the Downtown Business Improvement Association; working as a team leader with Junior Achievement, supporting youth in entrepreneurship and financial literacy; serving as Club President and Deputy Governor of Kinsmen; membership on the Cobourg Heritage Committee; and for almost a decade, serving as Chair of the Cobourg Committee of Adjustment.

Another part of Bob’s story sits a little closer to the heart - and to home.

Many in Cobourg will know Bob as the founder of the much-loved Buttermilk Café. For Bob, the café was as much about community as it was about food — a place of warmth and hospitality, with a remarkable team and a commitment to making food from scratch, just like home. This nourishing relationship with the Buttermilk gave Bob another way to know and serve the community he loves and calls home - Cobourg.

Bob brings to Cobourg Debates a genuine respect for those in the conversation, the ability to listen carefully and navigate complexity, and a strong ethical compass—qualities that will serve Cobourg Debates 2026 very well.

We are delighted to welcome Bob Marr as moderator for Cobourg Debates 2026   

Audience Rules & Conditions of Entry​​​​​​​​​

Tickets & Seating
A ticket reserves admission to the event but does not guarantee a particular seat. Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and seating.

Recording & Photography
The debates may be photographed, recorded and livestreamed. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear incidentally in photographs, video or livestream coverage of the event. These include images that are captured by invited media and attendees on social media and other avenues.No 

Campaign Materials
Campaign signs, banners, flags, placards, or other campaign materials are not permitted inside or outside the venue. Please leave them at home or in your vehicle. We want to focus on the candidates not who is supporting them. Campaign literature, solicit votes or active campaigning for or against a candidate inside the venue is not permitted

Applause is Welcome — Disruption is Not
Audience members are welcome to applaud. We ask that applause not interfere with the debate or prevent candidates from being heard.Respect the 

Candidates
Booing, heckling, shouting out, personal attacks or deliberately disrupting a candidate while they are speaking will not be permitted and repeated behaviour will lead to being removed from the venue. This includes but not limited to calling out questions during the debate. Questions will be asked through the established debate format and community question process.

Respect Other Attendees
Everyone attending has the right to listen to the debate regardless of which candidate they support. Harassment, intimidation, threatening behaviour or deliberately interfering with another person’s ability to participate will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave the event.Please Follow the 

Moderator and Event Team
The moderator and event organizers are responsible for keeping the debate moving and ensuring the rules are applied fairly. Attendees are expected to follow reasonable instructions from event staff and volunteers.

Disruptive Behaviour
Anyone who repeatedly disrupts the debate or refuses to follow these rules will be asked to leave the venue.Our goal is simple: everyone should be able to hear the candidates, consider their answers and make their own informed decision

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