Good luck with the run - I would suggest starting with the letter about the Mayors counsel. For some reason that has lots of posts. This does not.

Brendan, I assume you mean you'll be soliciting input from Villagers personally, door to door, rather than here on this forum. Which is a good idea. This has become a poisonous place, and I'm hoping that the lack of comments you've elicited means that intelligent Villagers are opting not to get into electronic shouting matches, rather than meaning that nobody cares. Because I'm sure we/they do care.

I remember the current mayor doing the same exact thing ... what is the difference here?

In no way am I endorsing anyone.