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Watts’ departure a sign of things to come for Translink

Posted by Jonathan Ross

Translink has left a bad taste in the mouth of Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts

I have a feeling that the departure of Dianne Watts from serving as chair of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation is the first step towards major reorganization of Translink that will come over the next year.

By the way, look for Watts’ replacement to be Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini.

But getting back to the issue at hand, Watts’ departure is something that is completely understandable in light of the fact that in typical municipal fashion, the local leaders are forced to bend into uncomfortable positions based on provincial negligence, indifference, or both.

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FACT OF THE DAY

In 2010, Vancouver had fewer than half the number of murders than it had in 2009.  There were nine homicides within Vancouver’s city limits, down from 19 killings the previous year.

Quote OF THE DAY

“Perhaps it was my silk dress or the new perfume I’ve been wearing lately. When I asked Suzanne Anton what her New Year’s resolution was, she replied, “To kiss a pretty girl!” and pecked me on the cheek.”  – Writer Emily Barca describing her encounter with the lone NPA City Councillor on New Year’s Eve.

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