2013 Calgary Municipal Election Thread

[puckluck2]

I haven't read much of this thread but has anyone had the balls to admit they voted for the nut case Lord?

[Rhettzky]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

So, if my math is correct...

Mar was defeated by Woolley, but that's a wash in terms of the density vs. sprawl issue. Chu defeated MacLeod, which is a victory for the developers. All other incumbents were re-elected. The builder-endorsed candidates won both vacant seats in Wards 1 and 2.

So for my fellow latte-sipping urban elitists, this is an overall defeat, right?

In Nenshi's interview on Global he said that the developers lost on all fronts, or something to that effect.

[kirant]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

In Nenshi's interview on Global he said that the developers lost on all fronts, or something to that effect.

What else would he tell reporters? "Voters told us we suck"?

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

So, if my math is correct...

Mar was defeated by Woolley, but that's a wash in terms of the density vs. sprawl issue. Chu defeated MacLeod, which is a victory for the developers. All other incumbents were re-elected. The builder-endorsed candidates won both vacant seats in Wards 1 and 2.

So for my fellow latte-sipping urban elitists, this is an overall defeat, right?

I think Harper will be better than Hodges was in ward 1.

[Kjesse]

Originally Posted by Rhettzky

In Nenshi's interview on Global he said that the developers lost on all fronts, or something to that effect.

Apparently he can't do math, whether taxes or otherwise.

[Makarov]

Originally Posted by GGG

Or its other aspects of their policy that attract them. Pro Roads, Pro LRT. Also they like to mask as fiscal conservatives which plays well in suburban calgary. From a voter voting in self interest in the outskirt wards voting for the best transportation plan makes sense.

... except that building more sprawling suburbs is a terrible transportation plan.

[GGG]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

So, if my math is correct...

Mar was defeated by Woolley, but that's a wash in terms of the density vs. sprawl issue. Chu defeated MacLeod, which is a victory for the developers. All other incumbents were re-elected. The builder-endorsed candidates won both vacant seats in Wards 1 and 2.

So for my fellow latte-sipping urban elitists, this is an overall defeat, right?

I think this whole developer thing is overstated. They arent going to revisit funding and just enhance subsidies. Nenshi did a good job of fixing most of the issue in his last term.

One thing Nenshi needs to do day one is mend fences with the newly elected guys. Otherwise he will risk being block voted against.

[CaptainYooh]

Amazing voter turnout! Over 230,000 votes counted and still counting.

[You Need a Thneed]

Chu's platform, on density at least, seems ok.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Originally Posted by puckluck2

I haven't read much of this thread but has anyone had the balls to admit they voted for the nut case Lord?

Well, couple candidates anyways.

Originally Posted by Fire

It's good to see Harper win in Ward 1. Too bad we didn't have any decent alternative to Nenshi. I guess we will see even more tax increases the next few years.

Originally Posted by Delgar

Apparently he can't do math, whether taxes or otherwise.

Jon Lord was a horrible candidate for mayor. I can't get behind the thinking of tossing a vote his way. Even if I can't stand Nenshi is he a much better potential (and current) mayor then Lord would be. I can't stand crazy Druh in ward 7 but I understand that she's the better candidate then anyone else in this riding.

Lord is a total nutjob, even on basic issues and facts he couldn't come up with answers. Hell even when he did, they were wrong.

[Pizza]

lol, John Mar is sore about his loss and trying to hint dirty tactics were played. He claims that elections are a "bloodsport" and he is just proud he ran a clean campaign

[Kjesse]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

Well, couple candidates anyways.





Jon Lord was a horrible candidate for mayor. I can't get behind the thinking of tossing a vote his way. Even if I can't stand Nenshi is he a much better potential (and current) mayor then Lord would be. I can't stand crazy Druh in ward 7 but I understand that she's the better candidate then anyone else in this riding.

Lord is a total nutjob, even on basic issues and facts he couldn't come up with answers. Hell even when he did, they were wrong.

This was not Nenshi vs Lord. The Lord votes were more of a protest vote. At least that is how I see it.

[Minnie]

Originally Posted by Pizza

lol, John Mar is sore about his loss and trying to hint dirty tactics were played. He claims that elections are a "bloodsport" and he is just proud he ran a clean campaign

"...without any rules."

Sorry?

[MelBridgeman]

Originally Posted by Pizza

lol, John Mar is sore about his loss and trying to hint dirty tactics were played. He claims that elections are a "bloodsport" and he is just proud he ran a clean campaign

Dirty Tactics? Meh....I Must say Woolley did constantly attack Mar (and not always getting the facts right) but facts don't matter in an election.

Mar lost cause Woolley served beer at his HQ. Bottom line.

[Cowboy89]

Harper now behind Sutherland by 81 votes in ward 1!

[pylon]

Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm

pylon and CaptainCrunch are getting crazy drunk

I like Nenshi now, and voted for him today. I just wish he wouldn't tilt his head and close his eyes when he talks. I find that troubling.

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by Minnie

"...without any rules."

Sorry?

hmmm, I just caught some of what he said...

here's the full message he said to global

“Democracy isn’t pretty, it’s a blood sport. There are no rules, you play the cards that you’re dealt,” Mar said, after conceding his defeat

[Wormius]

Originally Posted by Pizza

lol, John Mar is sore about his loss and trying to hint dirty tactics were played. He claims that elections are a "bloodsport" and he is just proud he ran a clean campaign

He was his own worst enemy in the media during his tenure. His constituent's are smart enough to filter out campaign propaganda from fact. He only has himself to blame.

[Muta]

Wow... I thought Chris Harper won. He's losing by 81 votes at the moment....

[Cowboy89]

Originally Posted by Muta

Wow... I thought Chris Harper won. He's losing by 81 votes at the moment....

Now 83 votes with 2 polls left to report