10-16-2014, 06:33 PM
Here's how Aissa responded to the Record's questionnaire:
What's interesting is that there's no mention of what he would do with the LRT other than be concerned about Regional debt.
Meanwhile Telegdi does a lot of handwringing over the LRT but makes no promises to kill it.
Likewise Telegdi's site http://www.voteonkwlrt.ca/ promises to study LRT vs BRT, with "a referendum if necessary" but not necessarily a referendum.
So it seems these guys want to use the LRT as a, um, vehicle to get elected but (my wishful thinking) won't make much of an effort to kill it if they succeed. And politicians wonder why the public is so cynical about politicians...
Quote:What are the 3 issues that you believe need the most attention in your municipality (school board)?: I believe the three most important issues in this campaign are Regional debt, which has tripled in the past 5 years, increasing property taxes which will have to be raised to pay for this debt, and affordable housing in the Region.
What do you intend to do about those issues if elected?: no response
What's interesting is that there's no mention of what he would do with the LRT other than be concerned about Regional debt.
Meanwhile Telegdi does a lot of handwringing over the LRT but makes no promises to kill it.
Quote:What are the 3 issues that you believe need the most attention in your municipality (school board)? What do you intend to do about those issues if elected?
LRT: If continued, the LRT program would impair the future financial health of our region for the next 30 years and take away from other priorities. I will call for an independent review of the transit program to include making all LRT documents public; reconsider the less costly regionwide Bus Rapid Transit system; and seek public input through meetings, polls, or a referendum if needed.
Public Trust: I believe that government must be open and accountable. I will challenge the status quo and be responsive to constituents.
Responsible Government: I will work to keep taxes and user rates affordable; care for our most vulnerable citizens and those on fixed income; address road safety; expand community safety programs, daycare, affordable housing, and initiatives to protect the environment.
What do you intend to do about those issues if elected?: no response
Likewise Telegdi's site http://www.voteonkwlrt.ca/ promises to study LRT vs BRT, with "a referendum if necessary" but not necessarily a referendum.
So it seems these guys want to use the LRT as a, um, vehicle to get elected but (my wishful thinking) won't make much of an effort to kill it if they succeed. And politicians wonder why the public is so cynical about politicians...