Atlantic Canadian Politics Thread

[drewber]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Trump Derangement Syndrome

Is it derangement when he's threatening our entire nation? Didn't think so.

[adamuptownsj]

Originally Posted by drewber

Is it derangement when he's threatening our entire nation? Didn't think so.

'Feeling unsafe' in Trump-voting parts of Maine is deranged. What do you think they're going to do to you? Bite? Like, come down to earth lol

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by drewber

Is it derangement when he's threatening our entire nation? Didn't think so.

Would you prefer Trump Aversion Syndrome? This is what I was getting at.

In both cases, Donald Trump is the last thing they want to deal with. Being Premier is a 24/7 job, and there have been a lot of crises over the last five years. They are exhausted, lost their passion and probably have a bit of PTSD.

Donald Trump is the last straw.

With Furey, he is an orthopaedic surgeon, and wants to get back in the operating room. If he spent much more time in politics, he would likely have to requalify.

[J81]

Originally Posted by adamuptownsj

'Feeling unsafe' in Trump-voting parts of Maine is deranged. What do you think they're going to do to you? Bite? Like, come down to earth lol

Nailed it! This kind of thinking stems from downloading too much left wing media into your brain. In some cases, youre probably safer in Trump voting parts of the country.

[sailor734]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Would you prefer Trump Aversion Syndrome? This is what I was getting at.

In both cases, Donald Trump is the last thing they want to deal with. Being Premier is a 24/7 job, and there have been a lot of crises over the last five years. They are exhausted, lost their passion and probably have a bit of PTSD.

Donald Trump is the last straw.

With Furey, he is an orthopaedic surgeon, and wants to get back in the operating room. If he spent much more time in politics, he would likely have to requalify.

I suspect Trump and the potential for a semi permanent state of crisis over the next 4 years entered into his decision. Also, he turns 50 this year and maybe he wants another 10-15 strong earning years before retirement.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by sailor734

I suspect Trump and the potential for a semi permanent state of crisis over the next 4 years entered into his decision. Also, he turns 50 this year and maybe he wants another 10-15 strong earning years before retirement.

I heard somewhere that the Premier of NL only makes $125k/yr. That's starvation wages. He could easily make 5x as much back in clinical practice.

This is something naysayers never get. If you want to attract the best and brightest into politics, you have to compensate them appropriately (at least at the senior levels - Premier, Leader of the Opposition, cabinet ministers).

I would boost their salaries accordingly, and, in most cases, remove the carrot of pensions-for-life. Perhaps a new cutoff of something like 20 years of service for a political pension. People with that much experience would have given up options to generate any kind of significant pension income in the private sector.

[drewber]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I heard somewhere that the Premier of NL only makes $125k/yr. That's starvation wages. He could easily make 5x as much back in clinical practice.

This is something naysayers never get. If you want to attract the best and brightest into politics, you have to compensate them appropriately (at least at the senior levels - Premier, Leader of the Opposition, cabinet ministers).

I would boost their salaries accordingly, and, in most cases, remove the carrot of pensions-for-life. Perhaps a new cutoff of something like 20 years of service for a political pension. People with that much experience would have given up options to generate any kind of significant pension income in the private sector.

He's not a Premier for the money. He makes 356,000 as a dr and 156,000 as Premier. He'll be happy to finish up his life as an orthopedic surgeon

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Just one more reminder how crucial tax reform is, and how NB’s cities, Saint John especially, hold the provinces feet to the fire to deliver on their promise to bring about comprehensive tax reform.

Edit: not actually raising the tax rate, but damn is that poorly worded.

Should be politics 101 to not have “increase” and “tax” in the same sentence

[J81]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

I heard somewhere that the Premier of NL only makes $125k/yr. That's starvation wages. He could easily make 5x as much back in clinical practice.

This is something naysayers never get. If you want to attract the best and brightest into politics, you have to compensate them appropriately (at least at the senior levels - Premier, Leader of the Opposition, cabinet ministers).

I would boost their salaries accordingly, and, in most cases, remove the carrot of pensions-for-life. Perhaps a new cutoff of something like 20 years of service for a political pension. People with that much experience would have given up options to generate any kind of significant pension income in the private sector.

I hope you were being sarcastic about 125k being starvation wages!

[darkharbour]

You're misreading Mayor Reardon's - admittedly confusingly-written - post. The Saint John council has continued to reduce the property tax rate for the last several years, including 3 cents less this year (down from $1.58 to $1.55 per $100 of assessed value), and a total reduction over the past four years of 23 cents. What she is drawing attention to is that they continue to reduce the city tax rate but because of residential assessments growing and industrial assessments stagnating or diminishing, that homeowners are seeing higher and higher costs.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by darkharbour

You're misreading Mayor Reardon's - admittedly confusingly-written - post. The Saint John council has continued to reduce the property tax rate for the last several years, including 3 cents less this year (down from $1.58 to $1.55 per $100 of assessed value), and a total reduction over the past four years of 23 cents. What she is drawing attention to is that they continue to reduce the city tax rate but because of residential assessments growing and industrial assessments stagnating or diminishing, that homeowners are seeing higher and higher costs.

I see that now

Very poor choice of words to start it off with… I’ll edit my post.

[Ozabald]

Originally Posted by drewber

Bro I've been to Calais, Bangor and Houlton all part of CD-2 and never ran into any issues or an over abundance of Trump lovers. Lots of American flags and such but I never felt unsafe.

If it ever comes to the day that Maine becomes an unsafe place to visit, we are in trouble!

Drove down to Bangor from Fredericton last summer as my significant other is a big Stephen King fan and wanted to see his house. Surprisingly, there were quite a few Trump signs in the Whitney Park neighbourhood in Bangor. Trump received 39% of the vote in Bangor; cross the Penobscot to Brewer, it was 50-48 for Trump.

[drewber]

https://www.moncton.ca/news-notices/monc...P6xogVm_i6rgA_aem_4ETTX4XdUav8wO8nZkBwHA

New mayor in our future

Dawn arnold is now a senator. Will we have a municipal election or will someone step into her place?

[MonctonRad]

Paulette Theriault (deputy mayor) is now in charge. I believe a special election however will be held within the year.

[Monctoncore]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Paulette Theriault (deputy mayor) is now in charge. I believe a special election however will be held within the year.

How does everyone feel about this.. I for one feel a bit of concern. We have had a very progressive city hall for a long time now… I worry we may run into a mayor that may not be as open to all this new development.

[Riberview]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Paulette Theriault (deputy mayor) is now in charge. I believe a special election however will be held within the year.

The city says it will be an Acting Mayor position until regularly scheduled elections May 2026.

[MonctonianSentinel01]

Originally Posted by Monctoncore

How does everyone feel about this.. I for one feel a bit of concern. We have had a very progressive city hall for a long time now… I worry we may run into a mayor that may not be as open to all this new development.

I'd be more concerned about the Senate rather than City Hall

Hopefully we have a more conservative mayor who will be interested in being harder on crime and do something about the homeless situation, more than just hiding them when a big event comes to town.

I'm sure that it doesn't matter who is in the Mayor's seat, as a whole the council will have a say in development matter and not just the mayor, a conservative mayor would also want to build up the city and it's economy as well. The next mayor may not even be conservative.

[SevenSquared]

Originally Posted by Monctoncore

How does everyone feel about this.. I for one feel a bit of concern. We have had a very progressive city hall for a long time now… I worry we may run into a mayor that may not be as open to all this new development.

I'm a bit worried about 2026 as well.

The mayoral challengers we saw in recent elections certainly do not instill confidence, and the fact that 2021 was even close was definitely cause for concern.

Hopefully we'll see some qualified, pro-growth, forward-looking candidates emerge, and that the vocal minority online who constantly pine for the old days of endless sprawl and brain drain won't have much of an impact on the council we elect.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by SevenSquared

I'm a bit worried about 2026 as well.

The mayoral challengers we saw in recent elections certainly do not instill confidence, and the fact that 2021 was even close was definitely cause for concern.

Hopefully we'll see some qualified, pro-growth, forward-looking candidates emerge, and that the vocal minority online who constantly pine for the old days of endless sprawl and brain drain won't have much of an impact on the council we elect.

Well, with Dawn Arnold gone and never to return, more qualified candidates may present themselves since they may feel they have a better chance for electoral success.

We've been blessed in Moncton to have a series of younger, progressive, and pro business mayors, including Dawn Arnold, George LeBlanc and Brian Murphy. Even older more laissez faire mayors like Leopold Belliveau and Lorne Mitton have been capable administrators.

From the current city council, I could certainly see Shawn Crossman and Charles Leger considering a potential run. Hopefully some business leaders in the community will also throw their hat into the ring. Both George LeBlanc and Brian Murphy were lawyers in the city.

One things for sure, if your ultimate goal is provincial or federal politics, a stint as mayor of Moncton will certainly boost your profile and your potential electability on a larger stage.

[Sunnybrae]

Originally Posted by drewber

https://www.moncton.ca/news-notices/monc...P6xogVm_i6rgA_aem_4ETTX4XdUav8wO8nZkBwHA

New mayor in our future

Dawn arnold is now a senator. Will we have a municipal election or will someone step into her place?

Wow, Looks like she won the lotto. https://lop.parl.ca/sites/ParlInfo/default/en_CA/People/Salaries