this post is also condescending. Cost aside, CalgaryNext is a nice concept.
The Mayors voice is louder than his vote and it really is a big shame he was re-elected. Calgary is worse off for it. The Flames negotiation has halted and now his little pet project called the entertainment district is probably his first priority so he can have a lasting legacy aside from being referred to as the arrogant one.
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Originally Posted by JackJack
Flames ownership, Ken King and the Mayor have all acted like petulant children in this process. The fact that you can only find fault with the Mayor's actions is quite telling.
I'm not sure how the following points are continually lost on you.
- At no point has the City (or the Mayor) walked away from negotiations. The City always negotiates in good faith and will always be at the table should Flames brass want to discuss. It is a requirement of municipal practice.
- Council voted UNANIMOUSLY to move away from CalgaryNEXT to "Plan B".
- Council also voted on disclosing the City's offer because they felt the need to be transparent to Calgarians.
- The Mayor has one vote. Let that sink in for a moment.
- The City is willing to put up funds (tax support). The question is how much. That's pretty much the definition of a negotiation.
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