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Originally Posted by I-Hate-Hulse
If signs are any indication, Druh could be in for a fight. Brent Alexander door knocked in my part of the ward and it's about 5-1 for Brent since then.
I wish I had been around when he answered - would like to have quizzed him on a few things. His website is far too vague and speaks in generalities - kudos to Chris Harper for clearly stating his position on a variety of topics. That said, Kevin Taylor's site is even worse...
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What part of the ward are you in? Alexander's support is strong in West Hillhurst, but overall Ward 7 will most likely be between Farrell and Taylor, as it was last time. Alexander is the guy who might play spoiler for Farrell.
As far as specifics go, I think Alexander's actually presented quite a lot of detail. You just have to go through his blog to find it.
I disagree with you on Chris Harper's platform (hi, charper). I find it deliberately vague in a quite a few places.
Example 1:
"Improving City services isn’t about spending more or spending less, it’s about making the best use of what we already have" is effectively dodging the question of whether we are taxed at an appropriate level. Everybody wants bang for the buck. That's not an election issue, nor does it differentiate a candidate from anyone else.
Example 2:
"Keeping our city’s growth balanced is important to ensuring affordability and opportunities for every Calgarian to afford a home whether a
condominium, secondary suite, or single family residence. Chris supports a balanced approach that makes the best use of the land we already have without making Calgary unaffordable."
I support a "balanced approach". Cal Wenzel supports a "balanced approach". Which way are we out of balance and how does that balance need to shift? Or have we already nailed the right balance? You can't equivocate any better than that. Stop balancing on the fence, Chris!