Ongoing YYCCC (Chu + Farkas) Transgressions Threat

[cral12]

anyone know any of the candidates in Jeff Davison's previous riding (?Ward 6 - I can never remember actual Ward #s)

[Ashartus]

Originally Posted by cral12

anyone know any of the candidates in Jeff Davison's previous riding (?Ward 6 - I can never remember actual Ward #s)

Richard Pootmans (previous councillor from before Davison)
Lana Bentley (don't know much about her)
Sanjeev Kad (Manning Centre/Chandler guy)

[nomad]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

DJ Kelley's people just stopped by. Seams reasonable enough. Will do some more research, but probably the best choice for Ward 4.

I had a good conversation with DJ Kelly last week. Very impressive fellow, and has in the past been very engaged in the betterment of Calgary. Also worked at the City previously. Highly recommend for Ward 4.

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[corporatejay]

Leaning towards bobrovitz and davison. No one really excites me for mayor but I do not like Farkas.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by 81MC

Ward 9 - help.

Withers or Carra are the only two I think have a chance. Withers is a CSC candidate, no way I’m voting that way.

What is a CSC candidate? I used to play sports with her through the Calgary sport and social club, seemed like a decent person

[PsYcNeT]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

What is a CSC candidate? I used to play sports with her through the Calgary sport and social club, seemed like a decent person

Common Sense Calgary



Very much a "public transit is for poors and also lets bums into my neighbourhood" NIMBY group.

[The Fisher Account]

Ward 13'ers:

If any of you are having a difficult time deciding, I'd strongly recommend checking out Jay Unsworth's campaign:

https://www.unsworth.ca/

Local guy. Knows the issues. Is realistic about what it's going to take. No populist drivel. Really wants to make Calgary a better place.

[InglewoodFan]

Bobrovitz may be a decent choice, but he got slapped down a bit by his former employer for claiming he had media influence still.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1437219003378794498

[81MC]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

What is a CSC candidate? I used to play sports with her through the Calgary sport and social club, seemed like a decent person

At the risk of denigrating Withers, whom I know little about.

CSC’s ‘Action’ items, as listed on their website, include:
“Defund Calgary Council”
“Refund Calgarians”
“Enough is Enough. No New Taxes”
“Reopen Calgary”

Each of which reads exactly as you’d expect were it an op-Ed in the Sun. In general, if Thief and Liar Joe, Farkas or Chu are the types of candidates you support, then CSC has you covered.

Their whole concept of improving Calgary hinges on ‘less taxes, more better’, with the apparent assumption that Calgarians are over-taxes (hint, they aren’t, if you compare across the nation) and that City Council should operate in the bare minimum requirements.

If CSC had their way, the city would look like a 1985 Soviet block, and I don’t believe that’s an exaggeration. The things that draw people to a City and make it liveable, enjoyable and beautiful are the very things that CSC would see ceased.

Which is extra rich, because while Public transit and parks are a privilege we simply can’t afford thanks to the spending waste at silly hall, they endorse a candidate who steals directly from Calgarians to shove their already over fed face, and then lies repeatedly about it.

If they had any scruple at all, maybe I’d be more inclined to give any of their slate a fair shake. As it is, they’re as thin on meaningful improvement as office toilet paper.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by 81MC

At the risk of denigrating Withers, whom I know little about.

CSC’s ‘Action’ items, as listed on their website, include:
“Defund Calgary Council”
“Refund Calgarians”
“Enough is Enough. No New Taxes”
“Reopen Calgary”

Each of which reads exactly as you’d expect were it an op-Ed in the Sun. In general, if Thief and Liar Joe, Farkas or Chu are the types of candidates you support, then CSC has you covered.

Their whole concept of improving Calgary hinges on ‘less taxes, more better’, with the apparent assumption that Calgarians are over-taxes (hint, they aren’t, if you compare across the nation) and that City Council should operate in the bare minimum requirements.

If CSC had their way, the city would look like a 1985 Soviet block, and I don’t believe that’s an exaggeration. The things that draw people to a City and make it liveable, enjoyable and beautiful are the very things that CSC would see ceased.

Which is extra rich, because while Public transit and parks are a privilege we simply can’t afford thanks to the spending waste at silly hall, they endorse a candidate who steals directly from Calgarians to shove their already over fed face, and then lies repeatedly about it.

If they had any scruple at all, maybe I’d be more inclined to give any of their slate a fair shake. As it is, they’re as thin on meaningful improvement as office toilet paper.

So what exactly makes Withers a CSC candidate? If you look at her website FAQ (https://www.ward9calgary.com/ward9-faq), she doesn't mention any of those major CSC talking points. She did do an interview with CSC linked on that page (https://youtu.be/_bD9qiAkWMs), but if you actually watch it she rebuffs the interviewer when those topics come up. She promotes fiscal responsibility, not tax cuts. Council is paid fairly, doesn't need to be "defunded", and flat out states that the green line needs to be built fully from north to south

So am I missing anything here? After seeing the CSC website I was a little concerned as I considered Naomi a friend, but in her actual policy views I don't see anything that ties her to that group

[Jay's Beagle]

Anybody got suggestions for Ward 11? I have asked a couple of times but I think caught in the middle of a discussion.

Devin Defraine is a no for me as he has previously worked with the Wildrose party.

[darockwilder]

Any Ward 1 updates? Looks like a few more people have added their names in the last couple of weeks but everything look super generic.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Ashartus

Richard Pootmans (previous councillor from before Davison)

You have to go with Hard Poo Man

Spoiler!

[81MC]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

So what exactly makes Withers a CSC candidate? If you look at her website FAQ (https://www.ward9calgary.com/ward9-faq), she doesn't mention any of those major CSC talking points. She did do an interview with CSC linked on that page (https://youtu.be/_bD9qiAkWMs), but if you actually watch it she rebuffs the interviewer when those topics come up. She promotes fiscal responsibility, not tax cuts. Council is paid fairly, doesn't need to be "defunded", and flat out states that the green line needs to be built fully from north to south

So am I missing anything here? After seeing the CSC website I was a little concerned as I considered Naomi a friend, but in her actual policy views I don't see anything that ties her to that group

I’d agree.

I’m not sure how I tied her to CSC, or where I made that connection? But from looking at her platform and listening to that interview, it looks like that was an unfair statement on my part.

She sounds like a viable candidate for my vote.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by 81MC

I’d agree.

I’m not sure how I tied her to CSC, or where I made that connection? But from looking at her platform and listening to that interview, it looks like that was an unfair statement on my part.

She sounds like a viable candidate for my vote.

Not to rag on you as it sounds like an honest mistake, but it sucks how misinformation like this can do real damage. How many forum members in ward 9 might have seen her name with the CSC connection and wrote her off without any further thought? Hell the only reason I did some research is because of a personal connection, and now I realize that I don't even know as much about the candidates in my ward as I do about Withers. I'm gonna have to try to fix that

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by Jay's Beagle

Anybody got suggestions for Ward 11? I have asked a couple of times but I think caught in the middle of a discussion.

Devin Defraine is a no for me as he has previously worked with the Wildrose party.

It should probably be either Branagan, Herschel or Vandenberg The rest of them are basically the same guy with poor ideas
The Defraine guy is a no from me as well, Jamison is the Chandler stooge so also a no.

[Ashartus]

I thought Nenshi sometimes didn't have a filter when he spoke before, but now that he's basically done he's in full-on don't give a f___ mode.
https://calgaryherald.com/news/local...vince-on-covid

[timun]

Originally Posted by Jay's Beagle

Anybody got suggestions for Ward 11? I have asked a couple of times but I think caught in the middle of a discussion.

Devin Defraine is a no for me as he has previously worked with the Wildrose party.

I'm in Ward 11 too, and it's awful... My run-down:

Vance Bertram - self-professed "Principled Conservative"

• Bring back fiscal conservatism
• Stand up for families and family values
• End the non-stop bickering
• Stop stifling local businesses with excessive taxes and regulation

Verdict: fool full of empty rhetoric about taxes and "fiscal conservatism"; that's a no from me, dawg

Kourtney Branagan - "experienced and collaborative leader"

• investment in community spaces, parks, city buildings
• make better decisions "driven by data and innovation"
• will "balance the interests of all who live and word in Ward 11"; promote "active listening, intentional dialogue, and thoughtful engagement"
• former president of the Haysboro Community Assoc.

personal anecdote: heard secondhand from people who used to deal with her at the Federation of Calgary Communities that she's a conniving, busy-body C-you-next-Tuesday; not sure how much stock I put in that

Verdict: platform full of politician soundbite claptrap; will probably do well

Devin DeFraine - "Fighting for You!" (against whom...?)

• Using fiscal responsibility to prevent excessive property and business taxation
• Opposing the abolishment of single family dwelling (R-1) zoning
• Promoting recall legislation for municipal politicians
• Supporting public safety

Verdict: Jeromy Farkas-esque dip####

Lauren Herschel

• "need to focus on taking steps to strengthen our economic health, continue to look for ways to innovate, and run the City’s operations more efficiently"
• balanced, scalable and sustainable growth in both established areas and new communities
• need to invest in programs, services and projects with a forecasted positive return on investment; transit, amenities and infrastructure
• "will engage in open, transparent two-way engagement with stakeholders"

Verdict: business experience in marketing, and it shows (read into that what you will); doesn't seem to be an ideological nutbar, so she's got that going for her; used to work at BILD Calgary—got the developers in her back pocket?

Mike Jamieson - "It's time for change at City Hall!"

• "will leave my agenda at the door and serve your interests above all"
• will "Bring a New Voice To Council"
• advocate for term limits
• director, Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB), Craig Chandler's political organization

Verdict: PGIB/"Take Back City Hall"-slate dip####

Geoffrey Vanderburg

• responsible spending; need to balance priorities
• Council must work together, councillors must strive to be non-partisan
• crime prevention through proactive community policing
• supports Greater Downtown Plan, investment in "vibrant City Centre and economic strength"
• supports Green Line
• supports investing "in affordable housing, youth programs and community services"
• former president of Lakeview Community Association, resigned three years ago when "Save Lakeview" lobby group—who wanted access to Tsuut'ina reserve/Grey Eagle Casino cut off—did an end runaround to add members to the LCA board

Verdict: respect him muchly for walking away from toxic Save Lakeview idiots, otherwise not sure about him; appreciate that he takes a stand for the Green Line and Greater Downtown Plan

Rob Ward - "Collaborative, Fiscally Responsible"

• "City Council needs change"
• will "work for YOU, and he wants to ensure YOUR voice is heard and YOUR money is working for YOU"
• "fiscal responsibility": "starts with a relentless approach to evaluating every dollar spent"
• "time to end the divisiveness and cliques at City Hall"

Verdict: cookie-cutter copy of Bertram, DeFraine and Jamieson


The only ones even worth considering are Branagan, Herschel and Vanderburg, in my opinion.

[RobWard11]

Hello all, as my name indicates, I am Rob Ward. I am running in Ward 11.

I was told about this thread by a friend and thought I would post just to give a little info on myself and what is being said.

In the last comment, I was labelled as "cookie-cutter copy of Bertram, DeFraine, and Jamieson". I just want to explain how I am actually quite different from the others.

Bertram has told residents, at their doors, that he is pro-gun. I am definitely not that.

Defraine is running a campaign of basically saying he is "Farkas 2.0", including even copying Farkas and the UCP's signs. Farkas himself won't endorse him. As my webpage explains, I am not affiliated with any political parties, unions, special interest groups, or other candidates. I work for the residents, and that's it.

Jamieson is quite self-explanatory based on what people have already discussed in this thread. See these two links:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/com...e_for_ward_11/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/com...il_candidates/

So you're thinking, "great Rob, but how are YOU different?"

I base everything on feedback, data, and facts from people. For example, I talk about finding efficiencies with the city. Why do I say this? Because I have sat down and talked with numerous employees, managers, and department heads at the city. The common thing I hear back is, "we know there is waste, I have ideas on how to improve, but nobody listens or wants to hear about it." THAT is what I want to help change. I want to champion these ideas and innovative thinkers to improve our city and deliver our core services better.

I am not running a campaign of brainless "lower taxes for all!" catchlines. That is overly simple and used by people that don't actually know the inner workings of the city, budgets, and service lines and are simply looking for a job and will say whatever it takes to get elected.

Yes, City Council does need change. This thread title proves that the argumentative, divisive, clique-filled council we currently have needs to improve. I am about working together collaboratively to get things done on time, on budget, and without the distractions of arguing, cliques, and division within Council.

I talk about YOU the resident a lot, because that is who I would be working for, YOU. We have seen it so much in Council, members working for the interests of parties, special interest groups, unions, or other political candidates. People have said they are sick of Council working for the needs of others and not the residents. That is why I am not aligning with outside groups and that is why I put emphasis on working for YOU, the resident.

I talk about fiscal responsibility because the employees themselves have told me there is room for improvement. I am sure you yourself have seen examples of wasted money at City Hall. Many departments are currently run on a "spend it or lose it" budget mentality. This needs to change. I want to reward innovative thinkers who come up with ways to save money and do things more efficiently.

Lastly, yes, it is time to end the divisiveness and cliques at City Hall. I have watched many Council meetings over the last two years and it can be downright embarrassing to see the grandstanding and arguing amongst members of Council. Growing up my dad always said, "sometimes you have to work with people you don't get along with or you don't agree with. It doesn't matter, you have a job to do, get it done."

That is how I will operate at City Council. I want to get things done on time, and on budget. My job is to be a professional and represent the residents of my Ward, and that is what I will do.

Simply put, I can assure you I am much different than the other candidates and I invite you to check out my differences here: https://www.robward11.ca/whyrob

To anyone who actually read all of this, thank you! If you have questions I would love to answer them. GO FLAMES GO!

[Roughneck]

It’s a provincial issue, but in the context of elections, remember that for the civic election we are having a vote on Alberta’s Fair Deal

https://twitter.com/user/status/1438300517978017793