It is interesting though how council has changed since this deal.
The arena deal was likely the biggest thing moderately+ engaged voters associated with Davison, who was soundly demolished in the election with less than half the votes of Farkas (anti-arena, though not necessarily a major part of his brand).
While Gondek was a vocal supporter, I doubt people associated it much with her brand.
Sutherland, Jones, and DCU were very vocal supporters; all gone.
Of course, Chahal, Wolley, and Farrell were the other No votes on the original deal and are all gone, too.
Gondek, Demong, Carra, and Chu are the only councillors carried over. It's now a 10 male - 5 female split (12-3 before). I don't know much about most of the councillors, but is someone going to be keen to champion the negoations like Davison did?
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