Global reveals developer’s plan to control CGY city council

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Frankster

I think you're just north of me. In the 2007 election, she was campaigning in my ward, even though she wasn't actually running there anymore. We got re-aligned from Ward 3 to Ward 5 in that election.

We are in Martindale, moving from ward 3 to ward 5 for the coming election.

Hopefully, there is someone good to vote for other than Ray "never say anything at council or in the media" Jones.

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

We are in Martindale, moving from ward 3 to ward 5 for the coming election.

Hopefully, there is someone good to vote for other than Ray "never say anything at council or in the media" Jones.

But he wears his leather Grey Cup jacket and is a 'man of the people'!

Just check out his pandering Alderman photoshoot:

http://www.calgary.ca/Aldermen/Pages...-5/Ward-5.aspx

[Bobblehead]

I don't think many are surprised that it occurs. I think many are surprised that it has been caught on tape and made public.

While I know it occurs, that doesn't mean I'm so jaded that I'm not still disappointed when it comes to light.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Tyler

But he wears his leather Grey Cup jacket and is a 'man of the people'!

Just check out his pandering Alderman photoshoot:

http://www.calgary.ca/Aldermen/Pages...-5/Ward-5.aspx

Challenge for anyone:

Jones has been on council for 20 years now. Without looking it up (even that may not help), name one initiative on council that he has spearheaded in that time.

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Challenge for anyone:

Jones has been on council for 20 years now. Without looking it up (even that may not help), name one initiative on council that he has spearheaded in that time.

He tends to not put forward a lot of Notice of Motions. Usually asks thoughtful questions at Council, but is not one to vigorously or passionately debate most issues. He's a true constituent-oriented Alderman. Spends most of his efforts at the community-level solving problems, supporting community-led initiatives (neighbourhood clean-ups and so forth).

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Cowperson

It was an interesting interview given it contrasts fairly dramatically with Nenshi's reaction. But Nenshi has some political opponents with their pants around their ankles at the moment and his fist is going right for their balls. Can't blame him for that but note Nenshi's reaction has a political motivation as well.

Cowperson

Thankfully his political motivations align with the long term best interests of the city.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Slava

What do you mean 'lurk in the shadows of the aldermanic races'? People still vote, and everything is totally legitimate.

A lot less people is paid to the aldermanic races (voters, candidates, and media all contribute to that). These developers aren't making their case for subsidies with voters, they're trying to buy the aldermen they need and hoping that voters aren't paying enough attention to kybosh the whole thing.

Attempting to circumvent the mayor, rather that openly facing off with him, is a rather sneaky way to advance their cause.

[CaptainYooh]

Originally Posted by nik-

Thankfully his political motivations align with the long term best interests of the city.

The only best interests he's motivated to protect are his own. Nenshi has not done anything of significance that serves the long term interests of Calgary.

[corporatejay]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

The only best interests he's motivated to protect are his own. Nenshi has not done anything of significance that serves the long term interests of Calgary.

Hah. What? The airport tunnel is the first thing he did and it's only Long term.

[CaptainYooh]

Why did Calgary need airport tunnel?

[nik-]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Why did Calgary need airport tunnel?

For the segment of the city that was cut off by the new runway, which, if it would have happened in a new SE suburb, would have been resolved immediately.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Bunk

He tends to not put forward a lot of Notice of Motions. Usually asks thoughtful questions at Council, but is not one to vigorously or passionately debate most issues. He's a true constituent-oriented Alderman. Spends most of his efforts at the community-level solving problems, supporting community-led initiatives (neighbourhood clean-ups and so forth).

Yes, I've heard all of that. That part of his work is definitely a good thing.

But your answer reinforces my point, you can't think of anything he's championed. What infrastructure investments have come to ward 5 in the last 20 years?

[CaptainYooh]

Access off Deerfoot is just as good. So, half a billion for 5-10 min of time saving for NE residents was a great thing? I disagree. He had campaigned on that tunnel, so he has got it through regardless of its real merits.

[Bunk]

Plus, the City's Transportation department concluded it would actually be slightly more expensive to build the infrastructure and extra required interchanges to go around the runway as opposed to under it.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Access off Deerfoot is just as good. So, half a billion for 5-10 min of time saving for NE residents was a great thing? I disagree. He had campaigned on that tunnel, so he has got it through regardless of its real merits.

Access off of Deerfoot is just as good? The main reason for the tunnel is access TO Deerfoot. How can Deerfoot be a good access to Deerfoot?

[Bunk]

Originally Posted by CaptainYooh

Access off Deerfoot is just as good. So, half a billion for 5-10 min of time saving for NE residents was a great thing? I disagree. He had campaigned on that tunnel, so he has got it through regardless of its real merits.

The underpass is not $500 million. That is the total cost of airport trail, which regardless of the tunnel or no tunnel, would need to be built. As I said above, building about 4 or 5 additional interchanges to go around the runway would have cost slightly more than building the tunnel.

It's also important to point out that eventual rail to the airport would not be possible/likely without the tunnel as the future link is planned to connect with the NE leg of the LRT.

[Bigtime]

I see Rick Bell has finally weighed in on this, what happened to him fighting for the average Joe? Seems more than happy to be a lap dog for Cal and company.

Pathetic.

[Tyler]

At the end of the day, the editors all know who pays their bills

[Senator Clay Davis]

I wonder what kind of home Rick lives in. Obviously would be hilarious if it was a Shane Home.

[Bigtime]

Rick lives in the Beltline in an apartment.

It's like he's a suburban sleeper agent in the midst of hipster-latte land...