Municipal Politics - Page 88

Radley77 · #**1741** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 4:21 AM**

Also, if you aren't already following Greg Miller in Ward 4 check him out!!

He would make a fantastic replacement for Sean Chu.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregGinYYC
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/gregmillerYYC/?fref=ts
Website: http://www.gregmilleryyc.ca/

Radley77 · #**1742** Posted **Jun 2, 2016, 5:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by fusili

I like Jeromy. Had many good debates with him on twitter. Very libertarian leaning, but not in a ridiculous way. Seems generally balanced.

But.... his support for ReadyToEngage and their underhanded and misinformed tactics is very disappointing.

"Generally balanced" which is what I've noticed as well.

But then have seen him attack art projects, which amount to some 1% of capital spending. I'm not sure how to take that as constructive.

Also don't get the support for ReadyToEngage which has been spreading misinformation...

ByeByeBaby · #**1743** Posted **Sep 27, 2016, 5:06 AM**

I don't know if Sean Chu is smart enough to delete this tweet so that posterity doesn't realize he's a pro-Trump conspiracy theorist, but I figured I'd save it:

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Bigtime · #**1744** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 2:51 PM**

Nenshi has officially announced that he is seeking re-election in 2017.

UofC.engineer · #**1745** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 3:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by ByeByeBaby

I don't know if Sean Chu is smart enough to delete this tweet so that posterity doesn't realize he's a pro-Trump conspiracy theorist, but I figured I'd save it:

I'd love to see this ass clown voted out of office in 2017.

Good news about Nenshi's bid for a third term. I wonder if after 9 years of municipal politics he will make a move to the provincial or federal level?

Wooster · #**1746** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 3:19 PM**

^ With what party would he move to Provincial politics?

Cage · #**1747** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 5:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by UofC.engineer

Good news about Nenshi's bid for a third term. I wonder if after 9 years of municipal politics he will make a move to the provincial or federal level?

Its doubtful that Nenshi's management style would work well in party politics. He is much too outspoken to be governed by communications regime.

The only possibility I could see for Nenshi is Federal Politics as a hand picked incoming cabinet minister (e.g. Bill Morneau, Chrystal Freeland, Chris Alexander).

Its also possible that for Nenshi to move to federal politics he would have to leave Calgary and run in major city like Toronto/Vancouver or get Kent Hehr out of his seat.

Calgarian · #**1748** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 5:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Wooster

^ With what party would he move to Provincial politics?

Seems like a good fit for the Wild Rose, he hates on everything Liberal or progressive and champions lower taxes.

McMurph · #**1749** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 5:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cage

Its doubtful that Nenshi's management style would work well in party politics. He is much too outspoken to be governed by communications regime.

The only possibility I could see for Nenshi is Federal Politics as a hand picked incoming cabinet minister (e.g. Bill Morneau, Chrystal Freeland, Chris Alexander).

Its also possible that for Nenshi to move to federal politics he would have to leave Calgary and run in major city like Toronto/Vancouver or get Kent Hehr out of his seat.

I agree with the comments about his style and fit and the possibility of being parachuted into cabinet -- although remember how that fared for Glen Murray (whose pre-Ontario career was very Nenshi-esque).

I disagree with the bit about ridings. I think Calgary's party allegiances are in flux and many "safe" seats (for any party) could be in play by the time of the next federal election. Nenshi would probably have as good a chance in some of the NE ridings as he would in the centre. There is no way a sitting cabinet minister is going to be forced aside for a newcomer and I doubt Hehr is likely to be eyeing an alternate career.

Leaving Calgary to run in a big city to which he has no connection would be stupid and risky. However capable and progressive Nenshi is, if he is seen as a carpet-bagging Calgarian he could easily be destroyed in Toronto.

MasterG · #**1750** Posted **Nov 4, 2016, 6:33 PM**

I've always got the impression that Nenshi was only about cities; so any move would have to be related. I don't agree with the rhetoric that moving provincially or federally is somehow a promotion. Nothing he has said would suggest he thinks it would be "the next step" or whatever either. IMO anyways

Perhaps if the Federal Government ever decides to get back involved in public housing or a substantial pivot towards municipalities like they were in the 60s - 80s there would be some positions that an urban-minded mayor would be suited for or interested in. I don't see that pivot happening, the Feds have generally been in retreat from urban issues (excluding the recent blip in infrastructure spending).

I am excited for him to continue. Calgary is a big, cumbersome vessel to change course from a sleepy, suburban, prairie town to an increasingly important, powerful, diverse city-region. Such a transition benefits from a steady, progressive - but pragmatic - hand on the wheel and so far we have gotten that from the Nenshi era. Urban reform (from a urban planning, development, lifestyle and cultural perspective) is slower than I would like - but it has also been accomplished without much blowback or backsliding. We are finally seeing some changes on the ground from the last decade of reform. Continued pressure in that direction for another 4 years will help cement the new direction into more policies, regulations and processes to keep the snowball growing in the right direction.

I am more worried about another term of non-thinking ideologues such as Chu than I am worried about another term of an opinionated - but compromising and intelligent - Nenshi.

Cage · #**1751** Posted **Nov 18, 2016, 7:51 PM**

Now for something completely different, pure municipal politics speculation and rumor generation.

Jyoti Gondek, huge secondary suite promoter, UoC prof in Real Estate Studies, outspoken on urban planning issues, Ward 3 resident.

We all ready know the Ward 3 incumbent, Jim Stevenson, is not running again.

We all ready know Ward 3 electoral boundaries will dramatically change in the next election.

Yesterday was Jyoti Gondek's last day as CPC Commissioner. Gondek's resignation from CPC was a little abrupt (probably last minute is a better description).

If Gondek were to run in Ward 3, resigning from CPC would be a required first step.

Gondek is easily the best person for the job, especially since the new Ward 3 will face constant urban planning issues throughout the next council term.

A very pro secondary suite candidate would be very different for Ward 3. This would give North Calgary a very heated civic election debate over secondary suites. Chu vs Miller in Ward 4 (which now includes a very suburban section from old Ward 7) and the Stevenson legacy vs Gondek in ward 3.

Wooster · #**1752** Posted **Nov 18, 2016, 8:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cage

Now for something completely different, pure municipal politics speculation and rumor generation.

Joyti Gondek, huge secondary suite promoter, UoC prof in Real Estate Studies, outspoken on urban planning issues, Ward 3 resident.

We all ready know the Ward 3 incumbent, Jim Stevenson, is not running again.

We all ready know Ward 3 electoral boundaries will dramatically change in the next election.

Yesterday was Joyti Gondek's last day as CPC Commissioner. Gondek's resignation from CPC was a little abrupt (probably last minute is a better description).

If Gondek were to run in Ward 3, resigning from CPC would be a required first step.

Gondek is easily the best person for the job, especially since the new Ward 3 will face constant urban planning issues throughout the next council term.

A very pro secondary suite candidate would be very different for Ward 3. This would give North Calgary a very heated civic election debate over secondary suites. Chu vs Miller in Ward 4 (which now includes a very suburban section from old Ward 7) and the Stevenson legacy vs Gondek in ward 3.

I've heard rumours about her running. She'd be an excellent Councillor. Very thoughtful person.

fusili · #**1753** Posted **Nov 18, 2016, 8:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cage

Now for something completely different, pure municipal politics speculation and rumor generation.

Joyti Gondek, huge secondary suite promoter, UoC prof in Real Estate Studies, outspoken on urban planning issues, Ward 3 resident.

We all ready know the Ward 3 incumbent, Jim Stevenson, is not running again.

We all ready know Ward 3 electoral boundaries will dramatically change in the next election.

Yesterday was Joyti Gondek's last day as CPC Commissioner. Gondek's resignation from CPC was a little abrupt (probably last minute is a better description).

If Gondek were to run in Ward 3, resigning from CPC would be a required first step.

Gondek is easily the best person for the job, especially since the new Ward 3 will face constant urban planning issues throughout the next council term.

A very pro secondary suite candidate would be very different for Ward 3. This would give North Calgary a very heated civic election debate over secondary suites. Chu vs Miller in Ward 4 (which now includes a very suburban section from old Ward 7) and the Stevenson legacy vs Gondek in ward 3.

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Originally Posted by Wooster

I've heard rumours about her running. She'd be an excellent Councillor. Very thoughtful person.

She would be an absolutely amazing councilor. She not only has the strength of her convictions, she is incredibly intelligent and has the understanding to back up what she says (especially regarding secondary suites, the importance of rental housing etc).

Wooster · #**1754** Posted **Nov 18, 2016, 8:52 PM**

We should form the SSP committee to elect Jyoti Gondek

CalgaryAlex · #**1755** Posted **Nov 18, 2016, 10:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cage

A very pro secondary suite candidate would be very different for Ward 3. This would give North Calgary a very heated civic election debate over secondary suites. Chu vs Miller in Ward 4 (which now includes a very suburban section from old Ward 7) and the Stevenson legacy vs Gondek in ward 3.

Godspeed, Greg Miller.

This could turn out to be a very interesting civic election. I wonder if Nenshi will publish a pick of favorites again this time around. It didn't seem to do him any favours last time. If anything, Nenshi haters immediately discounted whoever was on his list.

Looking forward to hearing Larry Heather's platform. Certain to be profound.

Rusty van Reddick · #**1756** Posted **Nov 18, 2016, 10:32 PM**

JYOTI. Sociology PhD from U of C.

Cage · #**1757** Posted **Nov 19, 2016, 1:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty van Reddick

JYOTI. Sociology PhD from U of C.

Thanks for the correction.

Apologies to Jyoti Gondek on the misspelling.

Before we start an election draft, perhaps there is a way to alter IOS auto correct so that JYO does not become JOY.

Cage · #**1758** Posted **Nov 19, 2016, 6:23 PM**

Another Ward 3 Councillor contender is Rick Lundy of Northern Hills CA fame.

If both Gondek and Lundy were to enter the race, this could make for a rehash of the Harvest Hills Golf Course debate.

suburbia · #**1759** Posted **Nov 24, 2016, 10:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by 5seconds

Jyoti Gondek confirms running for Ward 3 Council seat

https://twitter.com/JyotiGondek/stat...11500491214848

That's great news.

Wooster · #**1760** Posted **Nov 24, 2016, 11:18 PM**

Jyoti is great. She's someone a lot of different people will like.