MAYORAL ISSUES - Page 3

***Taller, Better*** · May 31st, 2011, 04:46 PM

Let's make one thread for all Mayoral Initiatives and Issues

AndrewJM3D · May 31st, 2011, 05:02 PM

Good plan!

Marcanadian · May 31st, 2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

Let's make one thread for all Mayoral Initiatives and Issues

I don't think there's enough bandwidth.

InTheBeach · June 1st, 2011, 03:21 AM

I was on a business trip in the southern US recently and the client was teasing me about our "redneck mayor" (quotes his words).

AndrewJM3D · June 1st, 2011, 04:07 AM

What? Really? Or Mayor Red Neck?

Nouvellecosse · June 1st, 2011, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InTheBeach

I was on a business trip in the southern US recently and the client was teasing me about our "redneck mayor" (quotes his words).

Was this before or after all the notoriety he got down south with the whole wanting to steal a popular New Orleans NFL team?

AndrewJM3D · June 1st, 2011, 05:19 AM

Maybe he met some of Ford's supporters?

Marcanadian · June 1st, 2011, 05:32 AM

***Taller, Better*** · June 1st, 2011, 05:14 PM

I just LOVE the Mosh Chick!! Hardly ever see her anymore these days! We don't have a thread called "Duhh..." so I'll post this here:

http://www.thestar.com/news/article/...d-him-to-paint

Artist says city erased mural it paid him to paint
Published On Wed Jun 01 2011

Mural artist Joel Richardson was paid $2,000 by the city to do a mural on a city-owned wall on Dupont just west of Lansdowne. On Tuesday, somebody -- apparently the city -- painted over it, likely as part of Rob Ford's graffiti eradication campaign.

Mural artist Joel Richardson was paid $2,000 by the city to do a mural on a city-owned wall on Dupont just west of Lansdowne. On Tuesday, somebody -- apparently the city -- painted over it, likely as part of Rob Ford's graffiti eradication campaign.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
David Rider Urban Affairs Bureau Chief

Artist Joel Richardson says the city has painted over a popular Dupont St. mural that it paid him $2,000 to create, an apparent misfire in Mayor Rob Ford’s war on graffiti.

A city spokeswoman says the railway underpass wall was returned to drab grey because Richardson’s artwork was unauthorized, uncommissioned, political and may have “referred to (Prime Minister) Stephen Harper.”

Richardson says in 2008 then-Davenport councillor Adam Giambrone’s office asked him to paint a mural on the north wall of the underpass west of Lansdowne Ave., on the funky Junction Triangle neighbourhood’s eastern edge..........................................

read the article in its entirety here:
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/...d-him-to-paint

Filip · June 1st, 2011, 07:17 PM

Not to sound like I'm raining on your parade, but this picture doesn't really show any rednecks..

2/3 visible are minorities. They usually aren't considered rednecks (a term usually reserved for ignorant white folk).

Anyway, I'm starting to get severely annoyed with Ford. The whole Transit City out the window and attack on unions won me over, but the attack on the waterfront and the cancellation of the Fort York bridge has peeved me.

Marcanadian · June 1st, 2011, 07:35 PM

I told you so. :P

Jim Flaherty seems to be keeping Ford in check in regards to the waterfront, so we'll see what happens with that.

Filip · June 1st, 2011, 07:50 PM

You win some you lose some.

I'm sure the waterfront is safe, as it truly is out of Ford's hands, but I'm just glad that LRT fiasco has died the death it deserves. I don't even care if the Sheppard subway isn't extended, as long as they don't prevent the line from ever being extended by shoving a streetcar against the terminus at platform level.

Marcanadian · June 1st, 2011, 07:54 PM

I'm glad Eglinton is being buried, that's at least one good thing about Ford's reign so far.

***Taller, Better*** · June 1st, 2011, 07:57 PM

Shame our waterfront needs to have someone to keep a check on it.

AndrewJM3D · June 1st, 2011, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filip

Anyway, I'm starting to get severely annoyed with Ford. The whole Transit City out the window and attack on unions won me over, but the attack on the waterfront and the cancellation of the Fort York bridge has peeved me.

Finally! Glad to hear you changing your tune a bit.

***Taller, Better*** · June 1st, 2011, 08:08 PM

Even the most diehard Ford supporters will eventually start to second guess their vote soon for this old fox.

AndrewJM3D · June 1st, 2011, 08:12 PM

I'm looking forwar to seeing what the audit comes up with. I thought he ran on a platform of transparent government? he must have meant for everybody but him. What are you hiding Mr Ford?

If he broke the law to get into office, would there be a way to get him out of city hall?

AndrewJM3D · June 1st, 2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taller, Better

Even the most diehard Ford supporters will eventually start to second guess their vote soon for this old fox.

A fox is quick and cunning, not a great analogy for this mayor TB.

Marcanadian · June 1st, 2011, 08:27 PM

Once the so-called 'gravy' has been disposed of, people will see no reason to keep Ford around. He does nothing for city-building.

vid · June 1st, 2011, 09:16 PM

Meanwhile, Thunder Bay's progressive mayor is exceeding expectations and his popularity is growing.

Do not adjust your television set. We control the transmission now.

May 31st, 2011, 04:46 PM	#41
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June 1st, 2011, 03:21 AM	#44
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June 1st, 2011, 04:07 AM	#45
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,013 Likes (Received): 14	What? Really? Or Mayor Red Neck? __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’

June 1st, 2011, 05:19 AM	#47
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,013 Likes (Received): 14	Maybe he met some of Ford's supporters? __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’

June 1st, 2011, 05:32 AM	#48
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June 1st, 2011, 05:14 PM	#49
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	I just LOVE the Mosh Chick!! Hardly ever see her anymore these days! We don't have a thread called "Duhh..." so I'll post this here: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/...d-him-to-paint Artist says city erased mural it paid him to paint Published On Wed Jun 01 2011 Mural artist Joel Richardson was paid $2,000 by the city to do a mural on a city-owned wall on Dupont just west of Lansdowne. On Tuesday, somebody -- apparently the city -- painted over it, likely as part of Rob Ford's graffiti eradication campaign. Mural artist Joel Richardson was paid $2,000 by the city to do a mural on a city-owned wall on Dupont just west of Lansdowne. On Tuesday, somebody -- apparently the city -- painted over it, likely as part of Rob Ford's graffiti eradication campaign. SUBMITTED PHOTO David Rider Urban Affairs Bureau Chief Artist Joel Richardson says the city has painted over a popular Dupont St. mural that it paid him $2,000 to create, an apparent misfire in Mayor Rob Ford’s war on graffiti. A city spokeswoman says the railway underpass wall was returned to drab grey because Richardson’s artwork was unauthorized, uncommissioned, political and may have “referred to (Prime Minister) Stephen Harper.” Richardson says in 2008 then-Davenport councillor Adam Giambrone’s office asked him to paint a mural on the north wall of the underpass west of Lansdowne Ave., on the funky Junction Triangle neighbourhood’s eastern edge.......................................... read the article in its entirety here: http://www.thestar.com/news/article/...d-him-to-paint __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 1st, 2011, 07:17 PM	#50
Filip Torontonian 4ever Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,257 Likes (Received): 16	Not to sound like I'm raining on your parade, but this picture doesn't really show any rednecks.. 2/3 visible are minorities. They usually aren't considered rednecks (a term usually reserved for ignorant white folk). Anyway, I'm starting to get severely annoyed with Ford. The whole Transit City out the window and attack on unions won me over, but the attack on the waterfront and the cancellation of the Fort York bridge has peeved me.

June 1st, 2011, 07:35 PM	#51
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,645 Likes (Received): 53	I told you so. :P Jim Flaherty seems to be keeping Ford in check in regards to the waterfront, so we'll see what happens with that. __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

June 1st, 2011, 07:50 PM	#52
Filip Torontonian 4ever Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,257 Likes (Received): 16	You win some you lose some. I'm sure the waterfront is safe, as it truly is out of Ford's hands, but I'm just glad that LRT fiasco has died the death it deserves. I don't even care if the Sheppard subway isn't extended, as long as they don't prevent the line from ever being extended by shoving a streetcar against the terminus at platform level.

June 1st, 2011, 07:54 PM	#53
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,645 Likes (Received): 53	I'm glad Eglinton is being buried, that's at least one good thing about Ford's reign so far. __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

June 1st, 2011, 07:57 PM	#54
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	Shame our waterfront needs to have someone to keep a check on it. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 1st, 2011, 08:08 PM	#56
*Taller, Better* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 52,742 Likes (Received): 281	Even the most diehard Ford supporters will eventually start to second guess their vote soon for this old fox. __________________ Please visit my photoblog! Montréal \| Mexico \| Niagara-on-the-Lake \| Brazil \| Hamilton aka "The Hammer"! "Fine words butter no parsnips"-17th Century proverb.

June 1st, 2011, 08:12 PM	#57
AndrewJM3D Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,013 Likes (Received): 14	I'm looking forwar to seeing what the audit comes up with. I thought he ran on a platform of transparent government? he must have meant for everybody but him. What are you hiding Mr Ford? If he broke the law to get into office, would there be a way to get him out of city hall? __________________ Rob Ford October 8th 2010- ‘I will assure you that services will not be cut, guaranteed’

June 1st, 2011, 08:27 PM	#59
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,645 Likes (Received): 53	Once the so-called 'gravy' has been disposed of, people will see no reason to keep Ford around. He does nothing for city-building. __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

June 1st, 2011, 09:16 PM	#60
vid Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thunder Bay Posts: 12,868 Likes (Received): 39	Meanwhile, Thunder Bay's progressive mayor is exceeding expectations and his popularity is growing. Do not adjust your television set. We control the transmission now. __________________ winnipeg (06/12 - 09/12) + other photos / random things He SO collects cactuses. You can see it in his eyes.

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