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Old 09-15-2017, 02:53 PM   #1021
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Originally Posted by TopChed View Post
You don't think the popular opinion influences the city councilors? Especially with them timing this public debate right before a municipal election? If Calgarians were completely on the side of the Flames, they would have much more leverage to work with in their negotiations. As it stands, there isn't a lot they can work with.
I doubt people would vote out a city council member just to get an arena built. council doesn't have anything worry about, even if everyone loved the flames proposal and were desperate for a new rink/CalgaryNext.

I also doubt if the percentage of eligible voters who actually vote will be over 35%

even being generous, I don't see how you can say public opinion should be a top priority. it's a very small consideration, at best.
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