tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115556433372076865.post1484151869708019317..comments2022-03-08T01:26:13.872-08:00Comments on <a href="https://votermedia.blogspot.ca">Votermedia Democracy Blog</a>: Is the Vancouver contest political/municipal enough?Mark Lathamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05570922352903867246noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115556433372076865.post-49669755434761890882008-09-20T17:15:00.000-07:002008-09-20T17:15:00.000-07:00For the record, The Vancouver Observer is packed w...For the record, The Vancouver Observer is packed with content on municipal politics. In the last week, in depth profiles of Vision Vancouver city council candidates Heather Deal, David Eby and Andrea Reimer. And, a profile of Frances Bula and how her writing fits into the picture. Photographic coverage of the Vision Vancouver vote today. And coming next week, profiles of three NPA city council candidates will be appearing. There has been ongoing coverage of the mayoral campaign, and The Vancouver Observer has upcoming interviews with NPA mayoral candidate Peter Ladner and Vision Vancouver candidate Gregor Robertson. On a shoestring, we can only do so much. Would like to do more. And have gotten so energized by the small winnings from this contest. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115556433372076865.post-17365804969854021762008-09-04T20:30:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:30:00.000-07:00There is a range of types of commentary. The blog...There is a range of types of commentary. The blog I write is focused on public education. This means that sometimes it's about voting politics, but a lot of time it's about the politics of education. <BR/><BR/>During municipal elections in Vancouver most people forget about education issues. Aside from the Vancouver Sun education reporter's blog (which is a relatively new thing) I think it would be fair to say that my blog, In Support of Public Education, is one of the rare few that focuses on education. Not for everyone, but an often ignored issue. <BR/><BR/>I would love to see the day that we could run school board elections on a different cycle than city council. Then we would get the people who care about education involved and also education wouldn't be obscured by the glitz of the so-called more important city council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115556433372076865.post-72860043233236845652008-09-01T06:28:00.000-07:002008-09-01T06:28:00.000-07:00Thanks Mark for opening up this forum for debate. ...Thanks Mark for opening up this forum for debate. My most recent post <A HREF="http://hummingbird604.com/2008/08/30/the-game-of-politics-in-canada-the-us-and-the-local-levels/" REL="nofollow">(where I voice my frustration with the lack of interest of Twitter users on Vancouver's politics</A> - Twitter is the micro-blogging platform we use) is precisely focused on local action and local politics. I wrote a draft of that post even before I was invited to join the roster, so I can confidently say that my writing that post was not influenced by my inclusion in the roster. <BR/><BR/>I know most of the blogs that are included in the roster. Miss604 has traditionally focused on Vancouver and it's what people call a hyper local blog, because of the Vancouver-centric nature of her posts. Vancouver MetBlogs and Beyond Robson are also long time reads of mine, as are Price Tags and Paul Hillsdon.<BR/><BR/>I have also been following the content of recent blogs such as VanCity Buzz, who have been highlighting local issues. One particular element I've liked is their "focus on small business" series, as I am a firm believer that we should support those small firms. <BR/><BR/>I am very honored and humbled when I hear such nice comments (thanks Ross and everyone who has given positive feedback!)<BR/><BR/>If I may be so bold as to suggest this, you may want to join Twitter. It's been a great platform for me to disseminate what I'm writing about to a broader audience. It may also help you disseminate the experiment itself.<BR/><BR/>One other element. In my case, my blog is personal. Earlier this year, <A HREF="http://hummingbird604.com/2008/01/22/where-is-my-blog-headed-a-couple-of-thoughts/" REL="nofollow">I asked whether I should be writing more Vancouver-centric posts</A>, and I <BR/>promised I would but I've been somewhat remiss. I'm planning to go back to those kind of YVR-centric posts, not because of a popularity contest but because I love the city that I've called home for the past decade.Raul (hummingbird604)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14769739332758945012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115556433372076865.post-67972993263967261662008-08-28T13:05:00.000-07:002008-08-28T13:05:00.000-07:00I read a lot of the blogs mentioned. Vancity Buzz ...I read a lot of the blogs mentioned. Vancity Buzz does talk about municipal matters. Mainly development oriented. They do seem to geniunely care about the city.<BR/><BR/>They also talk about provincial politics.<BR/><BR/>Hummingbird is a great addition to the list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115556433372076865.post-43319008627601934422008-08-28T10:40:00.000-07:002008-08-28T10:40:00.000-07:00Chris and you have brought up a good point. As a n...Chris and you have brought up a good point. As a new blog just finding its voice in the Vancouver blogosphere Vancity Buzz will attempt to bring more attention to the civic election. Just check out this post one of our bloggers Urban Dweller. <BR/><BR/>http://vancitybuzz.blogspot.com/2008/08/gregor-robertson-vs-peter-ladner.html<BR/><BR/>Now this process can't be complete without comments and suggestions from our readers. We take the comments very seriously (if warranted) and look to them to expand our knowledge as there are many knowledgeable individuals who bring about a different view point. Those view points can enlighten or clarify issues.<BR/><BR/>We will follow the civic election very closely and ensure the people know whats at stake.<BR/><BR/>(apologies for grammatical or spelling errors in advance)Vancity Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02295234028543213731noreply@blogger.com