With four acclamations twice as many as last year there are only races for four positions on next year s council. Wong and MacDonald didn t show up to the forum. Candidates had an opportunity to sell themselves and then the floor opened up for questions. Presidential candidates Erick McKinlay and Neeraj Mago spoke first. McKinlay, shirtsleeves rolled up and spewing confidence, stood at the podium and forcefully advised the audience that they should vote for him because of his experience as College Affairs Commissioner with ECSU this year.
Presidency is about experience, diplomacy, and wisdom.
McKinlay spoke about his initiative in conducting a survey of campus lighting and about the open-door policy he would have if he became President. Above all, I will do all I can to represent students to the best of my ability. I ll be open to advice and I will act on all feasible suggestions, said McKinlay. Mago then took to the podium to sell his platform. He said this year s remaining council members inspired him to run for the position of ECSU President.