August 19, 2010 - 11:48 am |
Posted by Jonathan Ross
Yesterday I stumbled on Frances Bula’s hidden online gem about Mike Magee, the Chief of Staff to Mayor Gregor Robertson.
I think it is a pretty interesting look at the personality that the Mayor seems to trust more than any other (OK, maybe Amy his wife pulls ahead).
Magee is an enigma in many ways - at one time a star athlete that played hockey for the Blackhawks at the Chicago Forum in a preseason game, he has shifted pretty comfortably into his second career stream.
But what strikes me is the sentiment behind those that have surrounded Gregor Robertson for many years, REGARDLESS of whether you identify with all of their ideals and beliefs or not.
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November 5, 2009 - 2:44 pm |
Posted by Jonathan Ross
I have a lot of respect for Michael Geller dating back to his days with SFU’s UniverCity development and carrying through to the way he has carried himself in the municipal realm, pre- and post- election.
Michael Geller participating in a electoral debate with Councillor Geoff Meggs. Too bad he didn't round out his panels this time around.
However, I am going to call him out on the following forum that he is promoting at the SVU Wosk Centre for Dialog on November 14, 2009.
Geller buffers potential criticism for his invitee list with the following:
“While some of the participants have past ties to the NPA, it is proposed that this not be a highly charged event,” says the email dispatch from Geller. “Rather, the intention is to take a look at what has been happening and engage in substantive discussions on key issues to hopefully identify strategies and actions for the coming year.”
Although, as recognized by the boys over at City Caucus:
“Editor’s note: All have had past ties to the NPA, but we take Michael’s point. This is not about the moribund civic party per se.”
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