Municipal Election

[Ruby Tuesday]

So who do you think will take it? I see The Reformer is doing a live session tomorrow (debate), should be interesting.

What are some of the key points that you will think will help the successful candidate & can you think of anything that will hurt them (past decisions, etc)?

Personally, this whole consultant thing for the soccer park farmland rental tipped my hat.

[observer]

I think it's more a case of past record than of "promises". Except for the new candidate, Jim Miller - the other 2 have had long enough as active members to make clear any decisive differences they might have. And, I don't think there really have been that many differences.

So, in my book, it's more about looking at the 2 men - and how they handle themselves in order to decide between them. As for their records - it's a little more difficult with the incumbent mayor - as he only gets to vote on an issue to break a tie.

[kishgo]

Well, since I haven't lived in Norfolk for almost 15 years, I don't feel I have a true handle on it all. However, I do think Charlie offers an overall perspective for various situations. Perhaps in a more leadership role (mayor) he may have the opportunity to do more 'good'. I think he is an honest and true person. What you see is what you get.

[retired2]

Surprising the number of people who do nothing but bitch about the people in office who have given up their time to hold these positions. Yes they get paid but still time lost from home and family

[Ruby Tuesday]

Surprising the number of people who do nothing but bitch about the people in office who have given up their time to hold these positions. Yes they get paid but still time lost from home and family

And in my opinion they aren't paid that well. They are way off the mark of our neighbouring counties. That does definitely limit who would be interested in the positions.

[Ruby Tuesday]

And yes, people bitch just to hear themselves talk. Some of them go off and seriously don't even know remotely what they are talking about. Yet they go off in a frenzy of words and finger pointing. Silly folks.

[observer]

I don't think most do it strictly for the monetary reward - tho' for some, it's probably more than a little handy.

"You get what you pay for" has been said from time to time.

[Ruby Tuesday]

I watched the debate last night. It wasn't too bad. Two out of three mayoral candidates took part. I see in today's CD98.9 website there's an explanatory letter from Jim Miller on why he wasn't present - family first/significant day for his family.

I seriously hope I don't sound terribly cruel, but the letter indicates it was because it was the 5th anniversary of his wife's passing and I don't think that's a real reason to miss a debate at this time. Totally his prerogative, of course, but it's been 5 years. Not that it won't be an extremely sorrowful day, but I would have expected him to attend. First or second anniversary, yes, but not 5 years later.

Am I way off the map and too cold on this one? I know it's a personal situation and they are all totally very different.

Other opinions?

[Rick Wisson]

No you're not to cold on this.

[observer]

I too feel that it was probably not required to absent oneself for a whole day to commemorate; but, I guess, that's a judgement call. It doesn't bode that well for a future with someone with that mind set in any position of power, however.

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