Regina Civic Politics - Page 5

one_brick_at_a_time · #81 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 1:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

You could build this south of the Costco and utilize the east part of the Costco parking lot that rarely gets used.

I would be so pissed with all the parking alone. So stupid.

Nathan · #82 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 3:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

It's not my job to give you detailed information. I'm not going to throw people under the bus and publicly share HR information.

You want a reason to vote for Fougere, so go ahead.

If that's the case, you probably shouldn't be sharing that information in vague generalities either?

With all the misinformation online lately (in all sorts of political arenas), it's not unreasonable to expect that people would want details to back up claims made against various candidates.

I'm not going to be voting for Fougere, but you have to be able to tell that your statements could be seen as problematic in the current social media/political environment.

And Flegel's proposal is absolutely vomit-worthy.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #83 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 4:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Nathan

With all the misinformation online lately (in all sorts of political arenas), it's not unreasonable to expect that people would want details to back up claims made against various candidates.

I'm not going to be voting for Fougere, but you have to be able to tell that your statements could be seen as problematic in the current social media/political environment.

Go talk to basically anyone who's worked at the city in the last 8 years. It'll take you about 5 minutes to hear the stories.

Hell, watch him in any council meeting and it's already disqualifying without the internal city workings.

Draftsman · #84 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 5:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by BrutallyDishonest2

Go talk to basically anyone who's worked at the city in the last 8 years. It'll take you about 5 minutes to hear the stories.

Hell, watch him in any council meeting and it's already disqualifying without the internal city workings.

Just curious, are YOU Jerry Flegel?

Stormer · #85 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 4:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

You could build this south of the Costco and utilize the east part of the Costco parking lot that rarely gets used.

I've heard that the old Costco has finally been purchased for redevelopment, probably as a car dealership(s).

Stormer · #86 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 4:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Udon'tknow

Here's the plan from his facebook page. Talk about a waste of prime space close to downtown.

This 4 trees in that parking lot are going to look amazing!

StealthGirl · #87 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 7:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

I've heard that the old Costco has finally been purchased for redevelopment, probably as a car dealership(s).

Two years ago Auto Gallery supposedly had bought it.

Draftsman · #88 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 8:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Stormer

This 4 trees in that parking lot are going to look amazing!

Haha! I doubt they would survive judging by the way some Reginans drive!

Too bad the huge white arrow in the render was pointing at first base. It should have been pointing to Jerry standing out in the left field!!

Draftsman · #89 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 8:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by StealthGirl

Two years ago Auto Gallery supposedly had bought it.

That's a might big parcel for Just Auto Gallery. They must be planning more than just putting their dealership there.

I would imagine the Staples store would get torn down if some sort of redevelopment takes place on the parking lot. The new store in Aurora should probably be open in the Spring/Summer.

Draftsman · #90 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 8:59 PM**

I hope everyone is able to get out to vote today!

CCF · #91 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 9:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Udon'tknow

Here's the plan from his facebook page. Talk about a waste of prime space close to downtown.

Awful.
Let's stick with the plan in place already and begin to implement...

BrutallyDishonest2 · #92 Posted **Nov 9, 2020, 11:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Draftsman

That's a might big parcel for Just Auto Gallery. They must be planning more than just putting their dealership there.

I would imagine the Staples store would get torn down if some sort of redevelopment takes place on the parking lot. The new store in Aurora should probably be open in the Spring/Summer.

The Costco and the Staples (etc) are different owners.

jigglysquishy · #93 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 2:55 AM**

Looks like Sandra Masters is our new mayor.

Her and Fougere combined for over 80% of the vote. Basically just a 2 horse race.

UPP · #94 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 3:20 AM**

Sadly it looks like another really poor turnout. 77% of the polling stations have reported (31 of 40) and only 29,000 votes.

pappcam · #95 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 3:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by UPP

Sadly it looks like another really poor turnout. 77% of the polling stations have reported (31 of 40) and only 29,000 votes.

Municipal elections always have poor turnouts. Combine that with a pandemic and a big dump of snow and here we are.

BrutallyDishonest2 · #96 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 3:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by Draftsman

Just curious, are YOU Jerry Flegel?

I would never run for mayor with a 0% chance of winning!

one_brick_at_a_time · #97 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 4:26 AM**

So pumped about Sandra Masters becoming Mayor. Excited for some change.

Festivus · #98 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 1:28 PM**

It actually appears that turnout was up this time, about 10% from 2016. Also, there was a big chance in the Regina Public Schools board, with a big wave of progressive candidates winning. Previously, 4 board members had voted down proposals to have Pride celebrations for LGBTQ awareness/celebration, and all 4 either were unseated or retired. Big victory for the community. It was an open secret that the Regina Public Schools board had a block of evangelicals that were staunchly anti-gay, but they appear to all be gone now, which is good. It also looks like at least two of the Regina Catholic Schools trustees are pro-LGBTQ as well, which is nice, and they have a few new, younger faces.

UPP · #99 Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 1:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by one_brick_at_a_time

So pumped about Sandra Masters becoming Mayor. Excited for some change.

Yes, even just listening to her this morning answer questions... it was refreshing and new.

I hope the best for her as mayor, she has stepped in to a mess at city hall.

VANRIDERFAN · #**100** Posted **Nov 10, 2020, 1:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by pappcam

Municipal elections always have poor turnouts. Combine that with a pandemic and a big dump of snow and here we are.

This always puzzles me. Municipal politicians have the most influence in your day to day lives. The issues that really get folks ire up are 90% local, but then they don't come out to vote for the people who can address those issues.