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Geller’s “bash Vision” forum

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.

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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FACT OF THE DAY

Vancouver’s West End is 204 hectares and is home to 44,000 people (as at 2006) and has increased 5.8% in the previous 5 years and 66% moved since the last census.  61% speak English as their mother tongue.  The majority are in the 20-39 year old age group.  59% are one person households, with 8,710 families and an average household inome of $38,000.  There is a total of over 28,000 private households.

Quote OF THE DAY

“We’re really asking people to be respectful of the diversity of our community.  People live down here because of the diversity, they feel safe within diversity, and that’s a really important value for us.” – Brent Granby, West End Resident’s Association

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