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Originally Posted by SebC
This video highlights what to me is the big question in the upcoming municipal elections: will we elect a group of aldermen that allows our very popular mayor to act on his mandate,
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Actually we elect a group to work together, represent the whole city and come to consensus - - not to act on one persons' mandate.
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or will we allow this special interest group to have a council who will subvert Nenshi's agenda and act on behalf of the developers?
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Didn't Nenshi himself, just weeks ago, say the developers were the largest partner the city works with? The developers are citizens and employ 1000's more citizens; if they feel they are under represented on council why shouldn't they speak out and seek out candidates who will listen and be more willing to work with them.
This happens all the time on the provincial front; ie: teachers, doctors, unions, farmers, etc.
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If you support Nenshi on smart growth, then pay attention to which side of this debate your alderman/candidates lie. The likes of Farrell and Pincott need support, or we risk having a council that will vote down Nenshi's agenda.
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What's with this Nenshi's agenda? You've used that term twice.
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Something else to think about: how ethical is it for the development industry to attempt to subvert, in this manner, a mayor who has an absolutely huge mandate (from a well defined platform and very high approval rating)?
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What exactly are they subverting? From the sounds of it developers have given money to a think tank (not illegal); that think tank is now hosting a series of educational programs for all candidates. Sounds more like ensuring democracy; not subverting it.