tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post3281065453316044164..comments2024-03-18T14:23:35.602-05:00Comments on Observations, Reservations, Conversations: Charleswood-Tuxedo panel on CBC Radio Part 2John Dobbinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469872007840292315noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post-62876586194871588342010-10-03T02:09:25.945-05:002010-10-03T02:09:25.945-05:00The Ward is to large and Charleswood alone has abo...The Ward is to large and Charleswood alone has about 6 distinct flavors maybe more. So far, having covered half , mostly the West side, there are at least 5 I can notice.<br /><br />I would say Whyteridge should be linked to Lindenwoods, since they have issues relating to high schools and future growth . Tuxedo, being an older and more distinct neighborhood should have its own councilor. or join up with river heights.<br /><br />Very tough to do a door to door in 45 days and hope to meet people at the door. having covered close to 5000 doors, I'd say my success rate in meeting a person is about 35% at peak times between 4 and 9 PM.<br /><br />I'm leaving a signed note on my brochures so people at least get a feel that I made the effort to hit their door if they weren't home, but it doesn't have the same impact.And its very disappointing only to be made up when someone expresses real enthusiasm when they get a candidate in front of them. I noticed ethnic people are really happy and really want you to sit and chat , which I do, its fun.<br /><br />Its especially grueling when you hit the apartment blocks and no one is there to let you in or you go to early. I can't start before 10 AM , so I miss the 7 AM going to work crowd. its a little frustrating, but I Will go on in order to cover Charleswood in the next 24 days or so.<br /><br />As for vagueness, you won't get more detail then what you are getting from websites. You won't get much from media, You won't get much from town halls but there is a forum being planned by one of the Churches on the 13 th. the Harte trail had a session with only 4 of us showing up ( and they benefited directly thanks to me ). The rotarians ixnay'd a candidates forum because they are not a political organization. It's almost as fear grips everyone in the business community. Its ridiculous.<br /><br />I'd have to say, if voters are interested in a Q&A, it will be up to them to set them up. Really, there is no other option, waiting for Candidates to do it is asking too much. The electorate must engage this and get it going if they are interested. There is no if's about it. You want one, get it started. Pick a time, a place, let everyone know and its done. ( Church and harte trail are doing it and its no sweat. )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post-73719979071807750992010-10-02T15:47:22.379-05:002010-10-02T15:47:22.379-05:00I am perusing all the candidate websites and still...I am perusing all the candidate websites and still am in the dark due to a lot of vagueness.<br /><br />I have contacted all the candidates and still have not heard one word from some of them. A townhall would be good if the candidates would get in touch.<br /><br />I do have a new candidate questionnaire sent in and will post it today.John Dobbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469872007840292315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5854734498362657333.post-31043603495400749652010-10-01T23:03:03.115-05:002010-10-01T23:03:03.115-05:00"They" are in the dark ?
Its called Goo..."They" are in the dark ?<br /><br />Its called Google my friend. Don't be waiting on the media to get you some news. Most candidates have posted their Platforms. Shouldn't be to hard to figure out who's in for themselves or who's in to make some changes.<br /><br />Or better yet, perhaps you can use your connections to have a few town halls. Because we candidates are busy knocking on doors. ( 5000 and counting so far )<br /><br />Good luck<br /><br />LivioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com