Larry O'Brien Will Have his Work Cut out For Him

I am glad that Mr O'Brien got elected as our new Mayor and I am sure he will do a good job. The biggest problem with this election was the fact that every incumbent got reelected. When you think about it Bob Chiarelli took the fall for the failings of this council. These guys like Alex Cullen and Clive Doucete are what the problem is with this city and until the people wake up things are never going to change.

To top that off now we have this woman Marianne Wilkinson elected in Kanata and she is already stirring the pot with the new Mayor. I got this little comment that she left on Larry's blog:

"Larry,
I did not vote for you, don't trust you and don't like what I have seen and heard so far (ie.in the campaign). I certainly do not believe that you will be able to keep taxes down and make Ottawa a better city. Prove me wrong!!
Marianne Wilkinson"

Nice way to start off with the new Mayor Marianne, I guess you will not be much help when it comes to trying to get spending under control. You people on the left don't give a damn for the people of this city as long as you can push your agenda. Even better than that you revel in making it difficult for fiscally responsible people tachieveve their objectives. I suspect you, Alex Cullen, Clive Doucette and the rest of the loony-toons on council are salivating at the opportunity to try and block the new Mayor at every turn.

The more things change in this city the more they stay the same........Marianne you had better watch it, I think Larry isdeligatorer and he may put you in charge of that big dump in Carp and let you rot out there with the rest of the leeches...I mean leachate.

All Things Ottawa on Life Support

Hi Everybody

Looks like this blog will be taken off life support in the next couple of weeks. I am moving back to Newfoundland with my Family and my daily interest will shift from all things Ottawa to all things Newfoundland which is my new blog by the way. Hopefully we can keep in touch and continue the fun we have been having.

Thanks to all who visit my site regularly and feel free to drop by one of my other blogs once in a while to let me know what is going on here in Ottawa. I have spent 10 of the last 14 years here so I will have a soft spot in my heart for the city. Hopefully the new mayor can reign in all the lefties that got elected and make this city one of the best in Canada.

Good Luck

Craig

Tomorrow Is The Big Day!!

For the first time in my life I am going to cast a vote based on principal in this election. Usually when I vote I weigh all the issues and pick the candidate who is closely aligned with my views. The candidate in my ward that fits that description is Jan Harder and I am sure she will be elected. I like Jan and despite not getting all the answers out of her that I would have liked during this election I hope she wins.

As for my vote I will be giving it to Catherine Gardener. I don't agree with her policies but I am going to vote for her anyway. Why would I do that when I am a conservative?

The other night I was driving past Walmart here in Barrhaven and who did I see sitting in her wheelchair on the corner by herself with one of her campaign signs in her hand? Catherine Gardener. At that moment I realized that some people will fight the good fight no matter the odds of them winning. One thing she has that is sorely lacking in many politicians is Principals. She stands up for what she believes and doesn't waver. When I saw her sitting there cold and wet I decided that I had to vote for her based on principal alone. Catherine thank you for restoring my faith in democracy.

Please Go Out and Cast Your Vote!!

Hi Everybody the time is getting short and we need to ensure we have our voices heard this election. Too many people consider municipal politics to be on the lower end of the political landscape. People need to understand that the level of government that has the biggest impact on their daily life and pocket book is the city.

Go out on Monday and cast your vote.....I don't care who you vote for just as long as you do it.