2021 Municipal Election - Red Zone Time - Page 2

TheGreatestX · #21 Posted **Nov 23, 2020, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hallsy's Toupee

I predict that Don Iveson will become the next Liberal leader of Alberta. The next Mayor may be either Andrew Knack or Mike Nickel, depending on how angry the voters are. I hear Amarjeet Sohi may consider tossing his hat into the ring.

I see federal Liberal MP as more likely.

Coldrsx · #22 Posted **Nov 23, 2020, 7:27 PM**

I would agree with that as well, but it would mean a lot of split time away from family again, versus being in Edmonton.

Glenco · #23 Posted **Nov 23, 2020, 7:54 PM**

Iveson being the leader of the Liberal party is a very bad idea. People in Calgary will never vote for him as the ex-mayor of Edmonton. In Edmonton he will split the vote and the UCP will win again.

J.OT13 · #24 Posted **Nov 23, 2020, 8:05 PM**

Curious to hear people's opinion on Iveson. Do you think he was an effective Mayor? Moved Edmonton forward? Good and bad policies/decisions/projects? How do you feel about him not running again at the Municipal level and whether you would support him at the Provincial and/or Federal level?

kcantor · #25 Posted **Nov 23, 2020, 11:09 PM**

maybe purely coincidental...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...khan-1.5812207

lubicon · #26 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 7:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by kcantor

Amarjeet Sohi would make a great mayor.

Curious as to why he is perceived as a potentially great mayor. I don't know much about him other than his time as an MP in which he was very underwhelming.

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Originally Posted by Glenco

Iveson being the leader of the Liberal party is a very bad idea. People in Calgary will never vote for him as the ex-mayor of Edmonton. In Edmonton he will split the vote and the UCP will win again.

Not sure that is the case. Calgary likely would not vote for him under the 'Liberal' brand but the fact he is from Edmonton is irrelevant.

Glenco · #27 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 8:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by lubicon

Curious as to why he is perceived as a potentially great mayor. I don't know much about him other than his time as an MP in which he was very underwhelming.

Not sure that is the case. Calgary likely would not vote for him under the 'Liberal' brand but the fact he is from Edmonton is irrelevant.

I lived there for nine years and I can assure you the amount of spite, animosity and pure loathing for Edmonton is palatable. Just mention you are from Edmonton and almost every individual seems obligated or compelled to make some demeaning comment.

Slide · #28 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 8:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Glenco

I lived there for nine years and I can assure you the amount of spite, animosity and pure loathing for Edmonton is palatable. Just mention you are from Edmonton and almost every individual seems obligated or compelled to make some demeaning comment.

Not to veer off topic, but exact same experience when I lived there. I didn't get it. So unnecessarily rude. From complete strangers as well. And this wasn't a few off times, this was the majority of people. It wasn't folksy teasing either, it was mocking and impolite.

I even recall during Calgary's arena debate opinion points being made about how Calgary was "behind" Edmonton on that front. It was used as some offhand justification for the project. bizarre

Landlocked · #29 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 10:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by Slide

Not to veer off topic, but exact same experience when I lived there. I didn't get it. So unnecessarily rude. From complete strangers as well. And this wasn't a few off times, this was the majority of people. It wasn't folksy teasing either, it was mocking and impolite.

I even recall during Calgary's arena debate opinion points being made about how Calgary was "behind" Edmonton on that front. It was used as some offhand justification for the project. bizarre

In my opinion Calgary lacks an identity, a soul. They define themselves entirely based on 'not being Edmonton', and hate us for being necessary because of it.

Airboy · #30 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 10:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by lubicon

Curious as to why he is perceived as a potentially great mayor. I don't know much about him other than his time as an MP in which he was very underwhelming.

Not sure that is the case. Calgary likely would not vote for him under the 'Liberal' brand but the fact he is from Edmonton is irrelevant.

He was also an Edmonton Councilor. until 2018.

Hallsy's Toupee · #31 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 10:47 PM**

Sohi was a City Councillor from 2007 to 2015, then an MP from 2015 to 2019.

s211 · #32 Posted **Nov 24, 2020, 11:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Airboy

Iveson announced on Twitter this morning he was not running.

As an outsider, I got the impression that Iveson was in over his head, a lightweight that didn't have the drive required to push the city forward.

And frankly, any politician that let the downtown library redevelopment happen during their watch should have a kick-me sign on their backside as they're leaving the building.

lubicon · #33 Posted **Nov 25, 2020, 7:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Glenco

I lived there for nine years and I can assure you the amount of spite, animosity and pure loathing for Edmonton is palatable. Just mention you are from Edmonton and almost every individual seems obligated or compelled to make some demeaning comment.

Interesting. I have lived in Calgary > 20 years, moving here from Edmonton. I don't feel that vibe at all and never have.

Coldrsx · #34 Posted **Nov 25, 2020, 11:08 PM**

Many, many friends moved to Calgary after Uni and they/their friends still hold this true.

adam-machiavelli · #35 Posted **Nov 26, 2020, 3:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by s211

As an outsider, I got the impression that Iveson was in over his head, a lightweight that didn't have the drive required to push the city forward.

And frankly, any politician that let the downtown library redevelopment happen during their watch should have a kick-me sign on their backside as they're leaving the building.

Hah love how you said Iveson did nothing, but then mentioned the brand new library.

GenWhy? · #36 Posted **Nov 26, 2020, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by s211

As an outsider, I got the impression that Iveson was in over his head, a lightweight that didn't have the drive required to push the city forward.

And frankly, any politician that let the downtown library redevelopment happen during their watch should have a kick-me sign on their backside as they're leaving the building.

Maybe it's a generational thing on seeing what he did as mayor.

itom 987 · #37 Posted **Nov 27, 2020, 2:42 AM**

I am under the impression that Don Iveson did less for Edmonton in 4 years than Stephen Mandel did in one. On the Metro Line fiasco, Iveson had some big words words about it, but let administration to continue to fubar the whole debacle. If the library was approved under his watch, he didn't do anything to make sure architectural standards would be maintained. The only thing I can remember from Don Iveson is bike lanes.

s211 · #38 Posted **Nov 27, 2020, 3:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by GenWhy?

Maybe it's a generational thing on seeing what he did as mayor.

Can you be more specific? Unfortunately, I don't follow you.

Glenco · #39 Posted **Nov 27, 2020, 3:48 AM**

I got the impression Iveson was just to cosy with administration just to willing to side with them and not the constituents. His comment about Edmontonions penchant for complaining is our favourite pastime in regards to the library was very telling.

Coldrsx · #40 Posted **Nov 27, 2020, 4:34 PM**

Don did a lot of good work on homelessness and with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities/Big City Mayors who want expanded rights and decision making abilities with regards to other funding and direction.