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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Is that the second time this week killer_carlson has totally embarrassed himself speaking on local Calgary politics?
Not bad for a guy who doesn't live here (IIRC).
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To the contrary, getting the bike lane proponents riled up is worth doing on this issue. I had no doubt Bunk would tell me how transparent every decision is.
And it goes without saying that bike lanes cost a fraction of what an arena would, however my opinion is that if you want to spend money on it, you better pull back on other areas incrementally. Have to start the discussion somewhere. Where is the money going to come from? What projects will be cut or delayed? How much do you want to raise taxes to pay for it?
And when it comes to Arena deals, you'd better take a look at Edmonton's. Look at how much the owner of the team is actually fronting for the cost. Compare it to the city. And look at who gets the financial benefits.
The arena in Edmonton will be popular and will change the city's landscape downtown. People are glad it is going to be built, however many are also saying that they aren't a fan of the deal the city cut.