I don’t live in Calgary. Even if I did I’d vote no.
It bothers me to see people voting yes because of the chance to have a two- or three-week party. C’mon, there are more important needs. Red Deer and other communities are in serious need of new hospitals, there is a huge infrastructure deficit, government debt to contend with, to name a few priorities.
It also bothers me that Nenshi is actively promoting a yes vote. When my city did a plebiscite years ago (nothing as big as this) politicians presented full, accurate information and let voters choose. They stayed silent.
I believe and hope that the no side prevails. I’m predicting 58 per cent no. We can’t afford these games. There is a reason other cities have dropped out.
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