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Originally Posted by Makarov
Nenshi isn't at the negotiating table though. Agreements such as these are almost certainly negotiated by senior staff (probably with some marching orders from the CAP based on his or her sense of what City Council would accept). Once an agreement is reached, it goes before Council for a vote. So I don't see how Nenshi's personality has much influence, if any, on the actual negotiations?
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The Flames "walking away" from the arena negotiation had IMO nearly everything to do with Nenshi's personality. His smug comments during re-eletion efforts that they were getting close on a deal for a new rink, despite no disussions since late July I believe, and his immediate dismissive attitude towards NEXT have everything to do with the Flames statement that they were backing away IMO. As soon as the election is over the Flames will be back negotiating again.