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“As the avenues and streets of a city are nothing less than its arteries and veins, we may well ask … Continue reading WCC Elections Promises Promises on Transport; the policy so far is boring, and makes me channel my angry old man
If you are reading these articles, then you are a political junkie on some level, have an interest in local … Continue reading Andy vs Justin; Part II; I unleash artificial intelligence to analyse the candidates faces and make a bold prediction
We also needed vast quantities of ice and rum – and a satchel of brain-rattling drugs for those who wanted … Continue reading Andy vs Justin: Part I; Progress vs Patriotism
With just a few weeks until voting starts, there is no clear picture of who will take the Mayoral chains. … Continue reading The Mayoral Race; First predictions, four non-starters, three near-misses, two titans on the cusp
I’ve always had the perception that candidates backed by a central Political Party are inherently biased toward their policies if … Continue reading WCC Elections; Independence versus campaigning on the party ticket, does it matter? Over twenty candidates answer the question
OK ok ok! You can all stop shouting at me now after my recent incorrect commentary on how STV works. … Continue reading Explaining the Single Transferable Vote System (hopefully I get it right this time)
I’m just going to call this lot “The Nine”, I’m pretty sure Justin Lester is feeling somewhat like Frodo at … Continue reading WCC Onslow-Western Ward Candidates Analysed; The Nine Ride to Weathertop, so many mayoral candidates, it’s the hottest contest in town
Eight candidates are vying for three seats in the Northern Ward with some standouts, some that should stay out, and … Continue reading WCC Northern Ward Candidates Analysed; City Scientist could be out, grey men win & lose, the invisible Deputy, and the rise of the neo-left
Seven candidates are vying for three seats in Lambton Ward and with all three incumbents running again the only chance … Continue reading WCC Lambton Ward Candidates Analysed; The Left is over represented, Brian Dawson could be displaced, youth shines through
Four candidates are vying for two places in the Southern Ward. With David Lee dropping out of the race this … Continue reading WCC Southern Ward Candidates Analysed; Two shoe-ins, topless swimming pools, and someone who should be at the table but has a long run to get there
