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Originally Posted by MarchHare
I fully acknowledge this is tinfoil hat territory, but my first impression reading that profile was, "Ah, here's the kamikaze candidate recruited by the Manning Institute whose only job is to siphon votes away from Farrell allowing the UCP-aligned slate candidate to come in up the middle and win."
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I see indications that she very well might be the more right-leaning candidate. Projects need smaller budgets, Farrell governing from an ideological position, Ward 7 voices not being heard. Her position is not necessarily a bad thing, although I wouldn't go as far to say Ward 7 members aren't being heard. Have they even bothered to reach out to Farrell? She is one of the most approachable sitting Councillors willing to talk to city residents. Sounds like people just don't agree with her voting record.
Will be interesting to see if Farrell continues on. She's been there for a long time now.
That said, I have no doubt that Ward 7 will find itself a UCP acolyte to run as part of the slate, whether that ends up McCrae or someone else. I suspect because of the progressive vote in that Ward that the candidate will be more muted on their alignment though. Sort of like a "back door" entry plan without saying too much.