2010 Mayors Race - Page 17 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

amorak · 06-07-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kermitology

Yup.. he would do nothing for this city. And the rest of the city should be pissed at him for the favouritism displayed to his ward also thanks to the mayor living in ward 6.

Except those of us in Ward 6....

SebC · 06-07-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunk

www.votecalgary.ca

Basically it's suburban developer lobby trying to get their guys elected so that they can continue business as usual and not be forced to change.

They want non-interference in the economy? Sweet, let's end their bloody subsidies. LMAO, what a load of bull**** that video is.

By the way, I think I found the article.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/busines...229/story.html

Bigtime · 06-08-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by frinkprof

Apparently Wayne Stewart will make a "major news announcement" on Tuesday.

Add another to the race.

He should be announcing his candidacy shortly.

Bigtime · 06-08-2010, 11:13 AM

Wayne Stewart just tweeted that he is in the race.

www.waynestewart.ca

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Originally Posted by Stewart's Website

The key elements of Stewart's platform include:

1) Renewing faith in city government through a commitment to integrity at City Hall, in part by appointing an independent auditor to review the way the city does business, including the way we buy goods and services

2) Continuing to improve the city's infrastructure; roads, LRT, public transit and snow removal, as well as cultural infrastructure like libraries, public art, music and theatre

3) A focus on innovation, making Calgary the World's Energy Capital,

4) Support to public safety agencies, the police and fire departments, to ensure safety at all times and in all places, and

5) A bid for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Rhettzky · 06-08-2010, 11:22 AM

What is the point of a bid for the 2022 winter games? Does anyone honestly think they would award those games to Canada? Seems like a giant waste of money.

Mccree · 06-08-2010, 11:30 AM

I think I should throw my hat into the ring. With like 50 candidates running, I might have a chance to win. Just need a catching slogan that the voters remember.

The ballot is going to be a few pages long this year.

mykalberta · 06-08-2010, 11:30 AM

I think an inclusive Alberta (not just Calgary) bid could have a chance although I would wait for 2030.

The Winter Olympics cant be hosted by alot of countries and for those who can likely see it especially durring these times as more money than they are worth.

Have an Edmonton/Calgary winter games where the only major infrastructure needed is a high speed rail system and I think you could win that. Calgary would have to capitulate in giving the opening/closing ceremonies to Edmonton because of the larger stadium of course.

Slava · 06-08-2010, 11:41 AM

I don't know what to think of Wayne Stewart. I know I am fairly involved and like to think that I'm fairly informed. I can't be the only one who's never hears of him until this campaign though?

Bigtime · 06-08-2010, 11:52 AM

You're not the only one, I had never heard of him before this also.

Bunk · 06-08-2010, 12:20 PM

Yeah a 2022 bid is too soon following Vancouver. 2030 maybe.

frinkprof · 06-08-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

I think an inclusive Alberta (not just Calgary) bid could have a chance although I would wait for 2030.

The Winter Olympics cant be hosted by alot of countries and for those who can likely see it especially durring these times as more money than they are worth.

Have an Edmonton/Calgary winter games where the only major infrastructure needed is a high speed rail system and I think you could win that. Calgary would have to capitulate in giving the opening/closing ceremonies to Edmonton because of the larger stadium of course.

I doubt a Calgary/Edmonton bid, much less winning bid, would ever be in the cards. Just too far apart even with the HSR link, especially once you take into account that the alpine events would be another jaunt to the west.

I agree that sometime in the 2030s for Calgary is more realistic. Something like 2034 maybe. I have to give Mr. Stewart marks for thinking big though.

Nehkara · 06-08-2010, 10:09 PM

I am voting for Bob Hawkesworth. I met him years ago and he was awesome to talk to, really nice guy and very down to earth and I agree with his policies.

Leon Kennedy · 06-08-2010, 10:24 PM

Calgary will never host the winter olympics again. Has any country ever hosted the winter olympics twice? Even the summer olympics, with london, athens, etc, it takes a hundred years before your city will even be considered again. This guy is a joker looking for some cheap headlines before he fades off into obscurity.

CaptainCrunch · 06-08-2010, 10:26 PM

Unless one of the current members blows my socks off or shows up at my house with a big bag of cash and a couple of hot hookers, I won't be voting for any current members of city hall.

CaptainCrunch · 06-08-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Leon Kennedy

Calgary will never host the winter olympics again. Has any country ever hosted the winter olympics twice? Even the summer olympics, with london, athens, etc, it takes a hundred years before your city will even be considered again. This guy is a joker looking for some cheap headlines before he fades off into obscurity.

Lake Placid

Leon Kennedy · 06-08-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Lake Placid

I stand corrected. I highly doubt, given the current bid process, that Calgary would ever even be put forward as a Canadian bid city any time in my lifetime.

SebC · 06-08-2010, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Lake Placid (1932, 1980)

... and St. Mortiz (1928, 1948), and Innsbruck (1964, 1978) ...

It makes sense (to go back to cities that have already hosted, not necessarily this proposed Calgary bid). There are only so many countries that can host a winter Olympics, and those countries only have so many cities that are big enough and mountainous enough to host the alpine events. And it makes sense to reuse facilities... reduces the cost. Calgary would need a new ski jump though.

Bunk · 06-09-2010, 02:16 PM

http://enlightenedsavage.blogspot.co...ed-nenshi.html

In depth interview by Joey Oberhoffner with Naheed Nenshi. Unfortunately, the audio quality is poor, but the conversation is excellent. I highly recommend. Nenshi's so far ahead in terms of understanding issues and solutions compared to other candidates it's ridiculous.

llama64 · 06-09-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunk

http://enlightenedsavage.blogspot.co...ed-nenshi.html

In depth interview by Joey Oberhoffner with Naheed Nenshi. Unfortunately, the audio quality is poor, but the conversation is excellent. I highly recommend. Nenshi's so far ahead in terms of understanding issues and solutions compared to other candidates it's ridiculous.

Most academics are - and I worry it won't translate well with 90% of the voting population.

Nenshi is smart. Too smart for politics in my opinion. He should be working as a consultant/advisory/critic for the City of Calgary - not as a political icon.

But... so far he's by far the best choice as far as I can tell. Hehr hasn't released much info so far but he's likely middle of the road. The rest of the pack are also rans with the exception of MacIver who epitomizes Calgary in the last century rather then the Calgary of today.

Azure · 06-09-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhettzky

What is the point of a bid for the 2022 winter games? Does anyone honestly think they would award those games to Canada? Seems like a giant waste of money.

Vancouver turned a 100 million dollar profit IIRC.

Considering the facilities they got out of the deal, I'd say thats pretty damn good.