2014 Mayoral Election - Page 10

coalminecanary · #1 Posted **Apr 30, 2014, 10:23 PM**

That's unfortunate because it's not a logical place to grow the tax base at all. There are significant restrictions to the types of developments and businesses allowed around airports. We would have been better off aggressively pursuing businesses to locate near the QEW instead of handing it over to walmart...

Dr Awesomesauce · #2 Posted **May 1, 2014, 12:29 AM**

Re DiIanni supporting Eisenberger

Four years too late, jerk face! Four years of Bratina has been more than I can cope with.

mattgrande · #3 Posted **May 2, 2014, 12:10 AM**

First mayoral debate is apparently happening right now. Mr Coleman livestreaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHKGUB2Qczg

mattgrande · #4 Posted **May 2, 2014, 1:46 AM**

I'm no closer to knowing who to vote for... I like McHattie, I like Eisenberger, I even like a lot of what Clark is saying (although less than the other two).

Ejaz Butt is too soft spoken to be a leader. Lavigne impressed in some spots, but fell flat in others.

Of note, all six candidates oppose a downtown casino, and support an expanded Flamborough casino.

Baldasarro only mentioned pot once, but water fluoridation three times...

CaptainKirk · #5 Posted **May 2, 2014, 3:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by mattgrande

I'm no closer to knowing who to vote for... I like McHattie, I like Eisenberger, I even like a lot of what Clark is saying (although less than the other two).

Ejaz Butt is too soft spoken to be a leader. Lavigne impressed in some spots, but fell flat in others.

Of note, all six candidates oppose a downtown casino, and support an expanded Flamborough casino.

Baldasarro only mentioned pot once, but water fluoridation three times...

Agreed. Already liked McHattie and Eisenberger, and liked Clark more after tonight's event. Want to hear more of what he has to say.

Dr Awesomesauce · #6 Posted **May 4, 2014, 1:17 AM**

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Originally Posted by CaptainKirk

Agreed. Already liked McHattie and Eisenberger, and liked Clark more after tonight's event. Want to hear more of what he has to say.

Don't drink the Kool-aid, man. Clark's a professional politician and in that company - next to an addled pot advocate - he'd start to look awfully good.

In my experience (i.e. watching Council meetings on TV), he's always come across as a 'status quo' kinda guy, not to mention being seriously crusty.

Not gonna get my vote > not even close.

Dr Awesomesauce · #7 Posted **May 11, 2014, 4:39 AM**

Eisenberger wishy-washy on LRT issue?

thistleclub · #8 Posted **Jul 3, 2014, 12:20 PM**

McHattie plans 100-day tour to every Hamilton neighbourhood
(CBC Hamilton, Samantha Craggs, July 2 2014)

Mayoral candidate Brian McHattie hopes to expand his appeal to the suburbs by traveling to nearly 200 neighbourhoods in 100 days.

The current Ward 1 councillor is well known in the lower city. But he hopes to broaden that base by going door-to-door in all of Hamilton’s 190 neighbourhoods, he said.

McHattie launched his campaign in January, 10 months before the Oct. 27 election, so he could become better known throughout Hamilton, he said...

McHattie will knock on doors and hold community events, meeting residents and business owners while wearing a pair of tailor-made shoes bearing his blue campaign colours. With the tour, he hopes to set himself apart from competitors such as Coun. Brad Clark and former mayor Fred Eisenberger.

Read it in full here.

Coming 276 days after declaring, 182 after registering and 157 after launching the campaign, I would be surprised if similar legwork hasn't already taken place. (If not, more's the pity.)

Will be curious to see what his trademark kicks look like.

oldcoote · #9 Posted **May 2, 2014, 1:11 PM**

Let's not forget that while Eisenberger had some great ideas, he lacked the klout to get anything done the last time he was mayor.
I think McHattie and Clark have more sway with council.

PBRSTREETGANG · #10 Posted **May 2, 2014, 2:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by oldcoote

Let's not forget that while Eisenberger had some great ideas, he lacked the klout to get anything done the last time he was mayor.
I think McHattie and Clark have more sway with council.

Not sure I'd agree with that characterization of FE. Got the Lister done, didn't he? The putative stadium fiasco was hardly his fault. Let's not equate soft-spokeness with lacking strength and ability.

bigguy1231 · #11 Posted **May 2, 2014, 3:45 PM**

It doesn't really matter who the mayor is when it comes to policy at city hall. The mayor is just one vote on council and is nothing more than the frontman for that policy. Council dictates the agenda not the mayor.

movingtohamilton · #12 Posted **May 2, 2014, 3:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigguy1231

It doesn't really matter who the mayor is when it comes to policy at city hall. The mayor is just one vote on council and is nothing more than the frontman for that policy. Council dictates the agenda not the mayor.

A mayor with actual strength as a leader, a consensus-builder, a thinker and a do-er, becomes much more than a "frontman". He/she can set the tone and pace of policy. He/she can inspire people, be provocative and thoughtful.

The dullard currently serving us is a frontman, and not much more.

bigguy1231 · #13 Posted **May 2, 2014, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by movingtohamilton

A mayor with actual strength as a leader, a consensus-builder, a thinker and a do-er, becomes much more than a "frontman". He/she can set the tone and pace of policy. He/she can inspire people, be provocative and thoughtful.

The dullard currently serving us is a frontman, and not much more.

Not really. Even seemingly strong and popular mayors have a difficult time setting the agenda. In most cases it's all smoke and mirrors. It may seem like they are getting what they want done but the reality is they are just on the side of the majority of council. Big issues don't drive councils ward issues do. Making sure the garbage is picked up and the snow is plowed is more important on a ward basis than public transit is.

movingtohamilton · #14 Posted **May 2, 2014, 4:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by bigguy1231

Not really. Even seemingly strong and popular mayors have a difficult time setting the agenda. In most cases it's all smoke and mirrors. It may seem like they are getting what they want done but the reality is they are just on the side of the majority of council. Big issues don't drive councils ward issues do. Making sure the garbage is picked up and the snow is plowed is more important on a ward basis than public transit is.

If all of what you posted is factually correct, and is specific to Hamilton, then we will never get past the fuster-cluck of the small-town approach to anything.

As residents we can demand more than mediocrity, and fight for it too.

bigguy1231 · #15 Posted **May 2, 2014, 10:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by movingtohamilton

If all of what you posted is factually correct, and is specific to Hamilton, then we will never get past the fuster-cluck of the small-town approach to anything.

As residents we can demand more than mediocrity, and fight for it too.

Most people are content with the mundane when it comes to municipal politics. I think you will find that to be true in most cities not just here in Hamilton. Local politics are about local issues as simple as I mentioned earlier.

mattgrande · #16 Posted **May 3, 2014, 9:07 PM**

Got robocalled by Brad Clark. He's hosting a telephone town hall on May 7. I didn't catch the other details, sorry.

bigguy1231 · #17 Posted **May 3, 2014, 9:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by mattgrande

Got robocalled by Brad Clark. He's hosting a telephone town hall on May 7. I didn't catch the other details, sorry.

I also got a call from them today. Didn't get any details either, I just hung up.

SteelTown · #18 Posted **Jun 24, 2014, 10:15 PM**

Looks like Andrea Horwath will resign tomorrow as NDP leader.

Rumour has it she may run for Mayor.

matt602 · #19 Posted **Jun 24, 2014, 10:49 PM**

Another rumor has it, that rumor was false. She's not resigning. This is all twitter stuff though.

Dr Awesomesauce · #20 Posted **Jun 24, 2014, 11:39 PM**

Given her stance on LRT and her relationship with Wynne, whether real or political, I don't want her in Hamilton's Oval Orifice > that's not what Hamilton needs right now.