Comments on: Putting back the public in public policy http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/ The personal blog of a Vancouver-based educator in environmental issues Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:20:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Homelessness Action Week 2008 - October 12th to 19th, 2008 « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-2048 Homelessness Action Week 2008 - October 12th to 19th, 2008 « Random Thoughts of a Student of the Environment Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:27:40 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=1817#comment-2048 [...] the same week, I tried to remind my readers that in order for us to really participate, and put the public back into public policy, we need to focus on local issues while maintaining a global perspective. One of those hyperlocal [...] [...] the same week, I tried to remind my readers that in order for us to really participate, and put the public back into public policy, we need to focus on local issues while maintaining a global perspective. One of those hyperlocal [...]

]]> By: CityView: Vote on How to Make Vancouver a Civil City | Currents http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-2047 CityView: Vote on How to Make Vancouver a Civil City | Currents Mon, 08 Sep 2008 04:13:22 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=1817#comment-2047 [...] Vancouver Election 2008 is right around the corner — fun times for political junkies like myself. As Raul would say, it’s time to put the public back in public policy. [...] [...] Vancouver Election 2008 is right around the corner — fun times for political junkies like myself. As Raul would say, it’s time to put the public back in public policy. [...]

]]> By: Late Bloomer http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-2045 Late Bloomer Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:46:05 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=1817#comment-2045 Good post Raul - I stumbled upon your blog from a comment you left on one of Erika's posts. From my perspective, it takes a lot of work to be an informed voter and active citizen - all worth it, of course. To that end, I appreciate you highlighting some of the key issues at stake. But, beyond knowing the issues, it's good to know where each candidate stands on a particular issue and, in the case of those running for re-election, what their voting record is on matters of importance to you. That's where the work comes in. In Vancouver, with 10 council spots up for grabs (which translates to 25 or so names on the ballot) and a few more folks trying to get your vote for mayor (plus all those folks running for school board and parks board), checking them all out takes time. While the majority of councillors and trustees will be seeking re-election, there are a lot of newcomers to get to know. Thanks again, Raul. I look forward to your future posts, and congratulations on your ranking in the Vancouver Election Blog contest! Good post Raul – I stumbled upon your blog from a comment you left on one of Erika’s posts.

From my perspective, it takes a lot of work to be an informed voter and active citizen – all worth it, of course. To that end, I appreciate you highlighting some of the key issues at stake.

But, beyond knowing the issues, it’s good to know where each candidate stands on a particular issue and, in the case of those running for re-election, what their voting record is on matters of importance to you.

That’s where the work comes in. In Vancouver, with 10 council spots up for grabs (which translates to 25 or so names on the ballot) and a few more folks trying to get your vote for mayor (plus all those folks running for school board and parks board), checking them all out takes time. While the majority of councillors and trustees will be seeking re-election, there are a lot of newcomers to get to know.

Thanks again, Raul. I look forward to your future posts, and congratulations on your ranking in the Vancouver Election Blog contest!

]]> By: Urban Dweller http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-2046 Urban Dweller Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:14:00 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=1817#comment-2046 Great post Raul. Thanks for the mention, we are not worthy. It is a shame that municipal politics fly under the radar for most Vancouverites. @ Crunchy Carpets, the lack of attention on the east and south side of the city is appalling. For one example the areas around existing skytrain stations (expo line) have little to no density around them, Joyce Street and Terminal excluded of course. There are many issues facing this city, poverty, densification, taxes, environment, infrastructure... I second Thomasso Raul for Mayor!! Great post Raul. Thanks for the mention, we are not worthy. It is a shame that municipal politics fly under the radar for most Vancouverites.

@ Crunchy Carpets, the lack of attention on the east and south side of the city is appalling. For one example the areas around existing skytrain stations (expo line) have little to no density around them, Joyce Street and Terminal excluded of course. There are many issues facing this city, poverty, densification, taxes, environment, infrastructure…

I second Thomasso Raul for Mayor!!

]]> By: Thomasso http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-2043 Thomasso Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:36:10 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=1817#comment-2043 Raul, why not enter the political arena yourself? Start at the municipality level first, become an independent MLA, or get your nomination for the Green Party, both as a MPP or MP? You would make a great candidate and leader in the Green movement. Vote Rual! :) Raul, why not enter the political arena yourself? Start at the municipality level first, become an independent MLA, or get your nomination for the Green Party, both as a MPP or MP?

You would make a great candidate and leader in the Green movement.

Vote Rual! :)

]]> By: crunchy carpets http://hummingbird604.com/2008/09/03/putting-back-the-public-in-public-policy/comment-page-1/#comment-2044 crunchy carpets Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:13:52 +0000 http://hummingbird604.wordpress.com/?p=1817#comment-2044 Oh good post.....It is a bit worrisome how the local stuff slips under the radar because we are so 'entertained' by the US stuff. I try to keep an eye on the Council issues..as I really dislike Sullivan and the lot of them. The Ecodensity thing annoys me to no end. And the focus on the west side and downtown always annoys me too Oh good post…..It is a bit worrisome how the local stuff slips under the radar because we are so ‘entertained’ by the US stuff.

I try to keep an eye on the Council issues..as I really dislike Sullivan and the lot of them.

The Ecodensity thing annoys me to no end. And the focus on the west side and downtown always annoys me too

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