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Originally Posted by Beatle17
I have voted in this City for over 30 years and not once has the discussion about expenditure on Public Art been brought up by a candidate. Even when I asked specifically about this project, all of the candidates have brushed it off as not an election issue, which they then vote on in closed door sessions. I have no faith that the political "leaders" of this City will make an informed decision. As to the bolded not 1 of my neighbours agrees with spending millions of dollars on art work (and a $25M bridge plus bike lanes).
If you believe that our political leaders can make an informed decision when it comes to business in this city you haven't been paying attention. Our city taxes have increased by 60% overall in the last 10 years with absolutely no increase or improvement in services. Maybe take some of that money and use it for investing in business for the city.
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I would argue that many people think that bike lanes and pedestrian bridges are an improvement in services. You or your neighbors may not agree with spending money on art and bridges but there are many who do.
Re: The stadium. I'm for it, at this point. I put trust in the people who are working on it. I have no idea of details and realistically cannot debate anything right now as we do not have any real details. I look forward to the proposal, simply because I am curious of the architecture.