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Originally Posted by oldschoolcalgary
so if Smith got voted in and proceeded forward with a new stadium, would people argue that he didn't get the mandate to do just that by winning an election where the arena debate was the elephant in the room?
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I'd argue that had Smith won he'd have a mandate to move forward with arena plans that corresponded with his campaign position. No more, no less.
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Should public tax dollars go towards a new arena for the Calgary Flames?
Smith – If we can show a corresponding benefit back to the community, some level of funding may be appropriate. But right now, there’s no deal and there never will be one under the current mayor. Like most Calgarians, I love the Flames. But any new deal has to put Calgary taxpayers first.
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https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...-on-the-issues