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About Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Bob Jonkman is a former Green Party of Canada candidate. He ran in Brantford-Brant for the 2019 federal election, and in Kitchener-Conestoga for the 2018 provincial and 2015 federal elections. Follow @BobJonkmanGPC@bobjonkman.ca in the #Fediverse (Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, PeerTube, &c).

My Interview on The Agriculture Show at @SoundFMca

Posted on 4 September 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On Tuesday, 1 September 2015 I was invited to be a guest on The Agriculture Show heard on CKMS-FM, 100.3 SoundFM. Jeff Stager is a great host, and put me right at ease. We talked about family, politics, and agricultural … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Green Party of Canada | Tagged agriculture, CKMS, Jeff Stager, Michael Harris, radio, SoundFM, The Agriculture Show | Comments Off

Green Party Policy: TFSAs and Student Loans

Posted on 29 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Received an e-mail from a constituent in Kitchener-Conestoga asking about the Green Party’s policies on Tax-Free Savings Accounts and student loans: For the first time ever I’m considering casting my vote for the Green Party this October. While I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Policy | Tagged GLI, Guaranteed Livable Income, Mincome, policy, Tax Free Savings Accounts, TFSA, Vision Green | Comments Off

A Strategic Vote Is A Wasted Vote

Posted on 24 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On Facebook, Gary Dale comments Time for the Green Party supporters to vote strategically to change the game. No, Gary, it’s time for Green supporters to vote for the candidate who will best represent them. Strategic voting doesn’t work — … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Party of Canada | Tagged Facebook, strategic voting | Comments Off

Who’s Really Splitting The Vote?

Posted on 23 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

In 2011, there was close to 60% voter turnout, of whom about 7% voted Green. That means only about 4.2% of eligible voters voted Green. Compare that to the 40% of eligible voters who didn’t vote at all, and it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Party of Canada | Tagged 40%, eligible voters, split, strategic voting, vote | Comments Off

I Will Not Retract My Candidacy

Posted on 21 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

I just received an e-mail from a client, a friend, a mentor asking me to retract my candidacy: I know that every vote that the Greens gets gives them money to put forward their ideas – which is obviously good … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Party of Canada | Tagged catch-22, fallacy, first past the post, pair vote swap, proportional representation | 5 Comments

A Vote For The Green Party Is…

Posted on 5 August 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

In a recent conversation on Twitter @Maark0_o debates @Raffi_RC about the merits of voting for the Green Party. Of course, the Liberals will say a vote for the Greens is a vote for the Conservatives, the NDP say a vote … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Party of Canada | Tagged first past the post, Green Vote, Maark0_o, Raffi Cavoukian, Raffi_RC, Stephen Harper, strategic voting | Comments Off

Civic Participation with Kirk Zurell @kzurell, Monday, 27 July 2015

Posted on 24 July 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Kirk Zurell @kzurell There is a lecture on Civic Participation and e-Voting, taking place at Conestoga College next Monday, 27 July 2015. The lecturer, Kirk Zurell is well known in the Kitchener-Waterloo tech community; I’m planning on going. You can … Continue reading →

Posted in Event | Tagged civics, Conestoga College, e-participation, e-voting, Kirk Zurell, Kitchener, REAP, social media, technology | Comments Off

Strategic Voting Never Works

Posted on 17 July 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

David Weber (@DavidWeberGreen), Green Party candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler tweets: At best, #STRATEGIC voting might keep you from getting something you don't want. It NEVER CAN GET you WHAT YOU WANT — David Weber (@DavidWeberGreen) July 8, 2015 Strategic … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Party of Canada | Tagged cooperation, coordinated voting, strategic voting, vote swapping | 1 Comment

Electoral Reform: Let Me Show You It

Posted on 9 July 2015 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Nonviolence Festival, 2013 This weekend gives me two opportunities to demonstrate a Fair Voting ballot in action. First, on Saturday, 11 July 2015 at the Nonviolence Festival Day In The Park on Roos Island in Victoria Park. Map Fair Vote … Continue reading →