tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post9062070174440762073..comments2024-03-28T20:52:56.649-07:00Comments on tofino news: George Smith Platform for MayorRalph Tielemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17768748527906727937noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-2762984805173845852012-12-19T11:01:30.009-08:002012-12-19T11:01:30.009-08:00the OHseepee forgot to consider an acceptable shri...the OHseepee forgot to consider an acceptable shrink rate.<br />consider weve not had much of a growth rate, subtract from that vacancy rates residential, commercial vacancies, loss of employment, business start-ups, and folks moving out of town.<br />the net loss is quality of life, economic well being, social cohesion, creative opportunity, and an increased ability(via taxes) to pay for the costs and expenses that have groaned. i mean grown. <br />if there was a co-relate between costs of governance including lawsuits and loss of growth that could be calculated as one number, no matter what the DOT says, we are heading in the other direction from growth to decline.<br />this neednt happen, or continue to happen, unless we continue to ignore fundamental issues of costs and accountability.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-64272845407548941802012-12-19T10:30:17.643-08:002012-12-19T10:30:17.643-08:00This is good material for a political cartoon colu...This is good material for a political cartoon column. Kaw-kaw-kaw, pooh! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-7884318652938542972012-12-19T07:43:52.985-08:002012-12-19T07:43:52.985-08:004:45 a.m.
Well said.
I've been trying to say...4:45 a.m.<br /><br />Well said.<br /> I've been trying to say this for years, but the DOT hasn't been getting it. The wave of stupidity was just too great. It becomes hard to negotiate with bumbling idiots and crooks after awhile. It's like hitting a wall. <br /><br />We gave most of our money to bums in suits who spent it all on so many things that produced no value.<br /><br />Now with hardly any tax base, the hardworking citizens of Tofino who haven't left are being asked...how now brown cow?<br /><br />Tsunaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-39459838284992272242012-12-19T04:45:58.230-08:002012-12-19T04:45:58.230-08:00the point has been made before that weve had a de ...the point has been made before that weve had a de facto referendum on development for about 8 years now and no sign of a change.<br />the acceptable growth rate set out in the OCP has been ignored.<br />a draconian policy of extortion red tape and blackmail by the DOT chased anybody wanting to do anything worthwhile out of town.<br />with them an increase in tax base.<br />no one seems to mind that many other new items have consumed the DOT focus time money and energyinstead of the growth rate.<br />items that werent in the OCP.<br />like corporate restructuring.<br />so we have lots of vacancies, little employment, and families moving away. <br />this in turn impacts local shops and businesses negatively relative to customer service and employment.<br />home prices remain high due to lack of competition and supply.<br />so tofino is shrinking.<br />i would hope that both mayoral candidates consider this situation carefullybefore it gets ny more out of whack.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-1512010862990059412012-12-18T22:03:48.879-08:002012-12-18T22:03:48.879-08:00Tofino has become nothing more than a microsociety...Tofino has become nothing more than a microsociety full of bumbling idots. We've seen it time and time again. Council's recent decisions regarding Sally and Parks and Rec is just another nail in the coffin. Can someone explain the logic? The town without logic? Oh, wait, we do have a corporate stratigic plan that aligns it's self with something or something that no one is either willing or able to explain! Thank council and the CAO, we'll all be saved! I can go to sleep tonight comfortable and assured. Ahh, sleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-33096690388679157752012-12-18T19:51:50.121-08:002012-12-18T19:51:50.121-08:00think about a two headed mayor.
the mayor as a sia...think about a two headed mayor.<br />the mayor as a siamese twins. <br />josie and george being mayor together.<br />we can vote here except for anonymouse<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-23593713506702284142012-12-18T19:15:30.706-08:002012-12-18T19:15:30.706-08:006:32 P.M.
I agree. I guess if someone doesn't...6:32 P.M.<br /><br />I agree. I guess if someone doesn't buy into the social media thang, i.e. facebook, they won't know what the hell's goin' on or what Josie is up to. I'm not saying Ralph's blog is the end all be all, but the privacy concerns associated with facebook are indeed something to consider.<br /><br />You are right, Schmonkey did polarize us that way or try. It worked for Obama. i.e wanna be upbeat, cool, socially connected leaders<br /><br />At the end of the day, however, behind the facade of cool, the same old shitty dystopian policies were still being prepared like anal suppositories for the general public.Tsunaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-88778745527840317712012-12-18T18:32:02.091-08:002012-12-18T18:32:02.091-08:00looks like facebookers alone are going to have acc...looks like facebookers alone are going to have access to Josie opinions. The us vs them gets underway. This is exactly what shmunky did.<br /><br />Anyone surprised?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-65512425178071114572012-12-18T17:28:22.502-08:002012-12-18T17:28:22.502-08:00Elect George Smith!
Let's put an end to Schmu...Elect George Smith!<br /><br />Let's put an end to Schmunkey business in Tofino!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-11252906855092327482012-12-18T17:20:07.885-08:002012-12-18T17:20:07.885-08:00At a social gathering recently I happened to catch...At a social gathering recently I happened to catch the new mayoral candidate whispering to someone who was standing right next to me.<br />It was impossible not to hear what the conversation was about. The topic, local politics. It was all about what everyone in town is openly talking about.<br /><br />Hush hush, here we go again. <br /><br />Enough said. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-48883054534617403942012-12-18T17:11:41.816-08:002012-12-18T17:11:41.816-08:0012:42 P.M.
Thank-you.
100% true.12:42 P.M.<br /><br />Thank-you.<br /><br />100% true.Tsunaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-38401774163030868562012-12-18T12:42:15.900-08:002012-12-18T12:42:15.900-08:00The last mayor was elected because he was the less...The last mayor was elected because he was the lesser of two evils.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-34336457465847178932012-12-18T11:48:42.112-08:002012-12-18T11:48:42.112-08:00I thought the last mayor was elected for his fresh...I thought the last mayor was elected for his fresh ideas? Didn't seem to work out too well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-15508365796363839042012-12-18T11:34:55.235-08:002012-12-18T11:34:55.235-08:00Josie let us know what your opinions are. Silence ...Josie let us know what your opinions are. Silence is status quo and noone wants thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-87739221300337305532012-12-18T10:11:25.561-08:002012-12-18T10:11:25.561-08:00There are other mediums to express ones opinion, n...There are other mediums to express ones opinion, not just the blog. A public, non-anonymous medium which, I may add, is probably a more appropriate place to engage in a debate. By the way nice use o the phrase "axis", it kinda reminds me of GW Bush, more guns and religion will make this town a better place, trust meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-43156840710037378122012-12-18T08:51:09.162-08:002012-12-18T08:51:09.162-08:00It is time to turn the page on the Baert/Johns/Ash...It is time to turn the page on the Baert/Johns/Ashton/Tlizky axis.We need a mayor with fresh ideas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-1965452999723251962012-12-18T08:32:22.744-08:002012-12-18T08:32:22.744-08:00maybe get Josie to comment on some of George's...maybe get Josie to comment on some of George's points. Silence and secrecy are the status quo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-71402666030935025412012-12-18T07:35:23.937-08:002012-12-18T07:35:23.937-08:00Josie is not the status quo. If elected I look fo...Josie is not the status quo. If elected I look forward to her positive forward progress which, I'm sure will keep the communities interest #1. I don't believe she is presenting herself on this blog because there is so much baggage here however, it shouldn't stop us from a discussion (make note, i did not say attacks, I said a discussion) on Ralph's blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-16901617906400946602012-12-18T06:32:15.875-08:002012-12-18T06:32:15.875-08:00People can vote for whom they like. I appreciate e...People can vote for whom they like. I appreciate everyone who has the courage and makes the commitment to throw their hat in the ring. However...<br /><br />This time around, my vote will be for George Smith because of one very specific reason. We need to have our financial situation repaired followed by strong fiscal management. Allow me to put it this way, we cannot afford to have an airy-fairy administration with the flavour of the Tilitsky, Ashton, Shaw era. No more intellectual eco- dreamers playing with our tax money, i.e electric quads, sewage operated power plants, seaweed harvesting, salal picking. I sense a vote for the other candidate will bring you more of the same. <br /><br />In the past ten years we have been robbed as a result of pet projects initiated by "seriously off-base eco dreamers" on council, as well as political experiments cunningly carried out in secret behind closed doors by the last three administrations. Don't get me going about the theft from public coffers right beneath the auspices of the RCMP who are across the street. And these bums got away with it. <br /><br />We need honesty and good business sense. <br /><br />We do not need wishy washy. AGAIN!Tsunaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-11383956283121105352012-12-18T06:13:23.919-08:002012-12-18T06:13:23.919-08:00Any word on what Josie is proposing? Can we just a...Any word on what Josie is proposing? Can we just accept the status quo?<br />People want change?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-39404963681328234772012-12-18T02:21:07.318-08:002012-12-18T02:21:07.318-08:00Why do you hate democracy ? I'll vote for whoe...Why do you hate democracy ? I'll vote for whoever I like and certainly not a Schmunk clone ! If only Donna would run !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-73761875929712520062012-12-17T21:27:30.304-08:002012-12-17T21:27:30.304-08:00It shows how much credibility this blog has if the...It shows how much credibility this blog has if the majority of people on here want George Smith for Mayor. What a bunch of clowns. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-6840047364897380462012-12-17T20:36:29.110-08:002012-12-17T20:36:29.110-08:00In answer to if I live in Tofino, YES!, my primary...In answer to if I live in Tofino, YES!, my primary residence is in Tofino. As long as I own a business in Tofino that will not change.<br /><br />Stop by and you will find me at work most of the time. Chatting to real people who really care about our town. I believe I have a real feel for how Tofitians feel about our community. george shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09133662441180018212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-5431301110513682892012-12-17T20:20:07.467-08:002012-12-17T20:20:07.467-08:007:07 p.m.
...here we go again with the hairsplitt...7:07 p.m.<br /><br />...here we go again with the hairsplitting, trivial bullshit.<br /><br />Check into all what he has given to this town for the past 18 years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058014606755196991.post-17270790705343501762012-12-17T19:07:34.586-08:002012-12-17T19:07:34.586-08:00George, as a Mayoral Candidate, can you clarify if...George, as a Mayoral Candidate, can you clarify if you live in the District of Tofino ?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com