http://progressivewinnipeg.blogspot.com/2010/09/geoff-currier-vs-jenny-gerbasi.html
What follows is a brief excerpt of his comments. Readers and listeners who are concerned with the state of accountability, transparency and democracy heading into the October 27th civic election, should share his analysis with anyone who says it isn't important for them to vote and have a voice in the way Winnipeg is now being run.
"A few peculiar things escaped Gerbasi's lips, including the words “provincial” and “park.” Pay attention for that in the following as well as the phrase “right wing talk show host,” which would be in reference to Marty Gold. I'm probably a “right wing blogger” according to Gerbasi, when you're that far left, Jack Layton is probably right wing, too...
Gerbasi twists information at the end of the interview, stating that the Mayor and all of council supported it unanimously. This is blatantly, completely false. Gerbasi should be downright ashamed of herself to twist what they actually approved, to defend her terrible decision making, that only eight residents thus far by my count, support.
What did they actually approve? Come on, Gerbasi. They approved the City's third of funding. This is like Disraeli. They approved the funding, and had nothing to do with the plans. The Mayor, as well as councillor Jeff Browaty, on public record during the November 2009 council meeting, both stated their concern over lack of proper consultation. Gerbasi proceeded to take a cheap, unprovoked and baseless shot at the Great Canadian Talk Show, and brushed off concerns about consultation.
Well Gerbasi? 11 months later and we know for a fact consultation did not happen. At least, not with any residents or area businesses. Concerns were brought to your attention a year ago, yet you did absolutely nothing to act on them. ... she is in favour of this bike path and thinks it is an improvement for the citizens of Winnipeg.
I don't know what kind of improvement that is. Adding over 400 cars per hour to existing gridlock, tripling taxi cab times, revoking bus service for seniors, blocking off access, and making the entire place unnavigable. Making the air unbreatheable...."
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TGCTS Live on 92.9 Tuesday at 4 PM ;
- The story Bartley Kives missed: We'll again replay the exclusive audio from Sept. 8th when Coun. Mike O'Shaungnhessy admitted he had no knowledge of re-routing of downtown streets and that city council had to vote on the Assiniboine direction changes and even then, only AFTER a proper public hearing;
- Exclusive to TGCTS, a startling admission by yet another a city councillor about the AT approval process that totally contradicts Gerbasi and adds fuel to the South Broadway Stakeholder court case;
- and at 4.40 PM, an interview with Mynarski candidate Jenny Motkaluk.
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We may even talk about 311 before the day is through...
