What a great guest during hour number 2!
I wouldn't say he was perturbed that Rick was asking him about a possible mayoralty run, but he did seem flattered. I mean, it is flattering when someone tells you they want you to run the city! I had no idea about some of the things he was doing, like helping panhandlers get actual jobs in the downtown and helping people get on the right track. It was great to hear about some actual homemade solutions instead of just hearing complaints about things and problems being studied, etc. Do I think Bernie might run? Well, he didn't say no, let's put it that way.
That's kind of cool how he is trying to shut down Spring Garden Road from Queen to South Park street for a month next summer. Vision - I love it.
The poll question today - in regards to the increased traffic flow in Metro. I think I've heard more calls for increased transit on the show than for wider roads. First, there was a call from John in Harrietsfield about a need for transit there. Off the air yesterday, someone called wanting transit in Three fathom harbour. Then, Danny called today wanting more transit options in the Hammonds Plains Rd. area. The success of the Metro Link is all council needs to remember when looking at these other areas. The need is there, especially since more people are moving further away from Halifax because it's a lot cheaper than living right in Metro.
There was a very interesting call from Leonard during hour number 1. He suggested instead of building a new Metro Centre, that we build a treatment facility for people suffering from addictions. Where do people go now if they are addicted to drugs/alcohol/gambling etc? I have no idea. As Bernie pointed out, a lot of people are out on the street because of addictions and a lack of mental health services. I wish the government would focus on these critical areas instead of trying to take away a health care worker's right to strike. If I had to work under the conditions at the Abbie J. Lane building, I'd certainly want to keep my right to strike too!
See...another hour wasted last night on this Halifax debacle. It's a non-issue, I'm telling you!
Enjoy this amazing September day!
Cheers,
Amber
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Bernie Smith is definitely a man with vision. An excellent choice for Mayor. He was noncommittal when Rick raised the topic. Possibly because he would like to see whom the other councillors are sitting around the table with him. If he has many of the old council still there, it would be like banging your head against a wall, trying to move Halifax forward. The same can be said for having Bruce Devenne sitting across the table from you. If he is elected, you can forget about any facilities for sports or concerts. You can forget about a new 15,000 seat Metro Center, or a sports stadium, or anything of the sort. Bernie Smith doesn't need the aggravation. Having a Mayor with vision would be ruined by the type of council usually elected in Halifax, and Bruce would fit right in. No vision, just cut, cut, cut.
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