tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7241344599367523903.post6094336562385505909..comments2019-11-05T09:43:12.491-07:00Comments on Nacilbupera: The Upcoming New Face of the Provo City CouncilNacilbuperahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10046889345683119037noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7241344599367523903.post-5517831390416288902011-07-21T14:40:31.106-06:002011-07-21T14:40:31.106-06:00I'm excited for the election season as well. ...I'm excited for the election season as well. We have a great slate of candidates. Although, they are not affiliated in anyway; I'm working for both Gary Garrett & Gary Winterton. <br /><br />Interestingly, Yance worked for me for a short time on the Cannon Campaign when I was Chris' Campaign Manager in 2008.<br /><br />I think Provo is at an important crossroads - much is changing and the decisions our Council makes now will have a lasting impact for years to come. <br /><br />I've said this before; but I also feel we have an opportunity to bring some semblance of decorum back to the Council as well. That's why I'm excited for the opportunity to see both Winterton and Garrett join the Council. Both thoughtful men that will treat people with respect and dignity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515589649795205520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7241344599367523903.post-7393161517262904162011-07-18T00:02:55.325-06:002011-07-18T00:02:55.325-06:00Dave:
Excellent feedback. I meant 2/3rds of whom...Dave:<br /><br />Excellent feedback. I meant 2/3rds of whomever shows up to vote; I think that is the standard in most states that have supermajorities. Probably should have clarified that but the candidates are free to elaborate on their responses.<br /><br />You're absolutely right about the paving issues. The question I posed is simply a starter question on where people are.<br /><br />Party is important because parties have a platform of principles. By knowing one's party you can better acertain how they approach the issues. By contrast the Tea Party has no formal platform or membership making it difficult to draw out political philosophy. Besides, you can't avoid the party question, it's going to come out sooner or later as it always does, so let's just get it off the table first so we can focus on the meat and potatoes.<br /><br />I don't think religion matters a lot to voters; still its fair game and if someone were an occultist I'm sure the voters would want to know.<br /><br />HB116: Huge, but not quite as relevant to city discussions as say HB477 might be. Still, you're right it would be a great indication of political philosophy and immigration was an electorial issue during the mayoral race.<br /><br />Your last question is complex. I think a lot of times pols have certain core beliefs and principles that they won't deviate from irregardless of issue popularity. While this question is valid and important and should be asked at some point, it may require a more lengthy explanation than I wished to burden the candidates with at this point.<br /><br />I hope the candidates understand too, we're not trying to pick on them but we know what's going on and we want answers before we trust them for four years.<br /><br />Some of your questions should be asked during the candidate forums to be held.<br /><br />My mind enjoyed the meal!Nacilbuperahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046889345683119037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7241344599367523903.post-55462827026297403932011-07-17T21:42:41.910-06:002011-07-17T21:42:41.910-06:00I like a lot of your questions. They are relevant...I like a lot of your questions. They are relevant.<br />Here is some suggestions.<br />Clarify whether you mean 2/3 suppermajority of registered voters, or of those few that actually vote.<br />As for paving the backyard, yes one could just ask how much should be paved for parking, but you are not asking about the other part of the equation. This new ordinance does not require one living thing in the back yard, it can all be hard surface. Plus a business next to a home would have to fence/landscape 4 or more parking spaces to minimize the impact on the residence - however - you could put 4 or more in the backyard of a residence and not have to do anything to lower the impact on the next door residence.<br />Not consistent.<br />Why ask about party affiliation in a non-partisan race???<br />Are not all the other questions what we really care about?<br />If Party is an issue, then what about the Tea party?<br />Should immigration be a question?<br />HB 116?<br />If Party matters in a non-partisan race, does religion also matter?<br />And last but not least, Will you strive to find out the will of the people, the majority, or will you simply vote according to your own beleifs? If the answer is the latter, then we better ask a bunch more question, since we will only get one chance to be heard every 4 years. <br />Just food for thought.<br />Thanks, Dave KnechtDave Knechthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597953996747238591noreply@blogger.com