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Originally Posted by Slava
Well I'm not a McIver supporter, but the fact is that he knows the issues. He has a particular position and when he is asked a question about a particular issue he speaks about it and articulates his position. That might seem like a minor factor, but it probably chops about half of the mayoralty race from the picture right away.
He talks about things like accountability and fiscal conservatism. People all know him as a fiscal conservative (whether its true or not, is another story). He talks about the recycling program and the $8/month people pay for this and that the city put independent businessman out of business through its implementation. I think its a fantastic program, but he does have a stance and articulates that stance.
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Fair enough. By the way, good post.
For me, after hearing how bad he embarassed the city of Calgary on his knowledge of P3's at a conference, it just solidified to me that he's not what our town needs as a leader. He was arrogant and refused to admit he knew nothing on the subject, and still continued to lecture other, more knowledgeable people that were sitting there. International delegates were walking out of the room he was so bad.
Nenshi gives me the hope of someone who knows the issues, and knows the bigger picture. McIver might know the issues (I don't completely believe that, but still), but he doesn't have a bigger vision for the city. His fiscal conservative policies are great, but they're short term ways of thinking. Spending money to improve your city can be a good thing, if you know how to do it right. I believe Nenshi, given what he has said, recognizes this.