David A
Senior Member
I think the hamlet (Sherwood Park) we are referring to is yet again being confused with the county. Yes, it makes no sense and is confusing.
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I'm not sure if Sohi is doing stuff behind the scenes, but it sure feels like he's pretty content letting Don Iveson's legacy of regional cooperation crash and burn. Not what voters thought they were getting.
Iveson had tough budgets too. And Iveson was also a progressive figure. But he somehow got it done. Sohi just isn't delivering.I wonder what voters could reasonably expect, electing a former Liberal federal minister in the middle of CPC heartland.
On the other hand it takes two to tango, and talking the talk about cooperation is all well when times are good. Right now it definitely feels like every man for himself, the region doesn't have a history of banding together when the going gets tough.
I don't feel like stepping up to bat for Sohi in this case, his vote against EMTSC didn't sit well with me. All I'll say is that I think it's a mistake to expect the Mayor, or even Edmonton, to take the lead in regional coorporation. There is a sense of wariness from the other municipalities that it is already too dominant, even if I think it's the opposite with the way things currently stand.Iveson had tough budgets too. And Iveson was also a progressive figure. But he somehow got it done. Sohi just isn't delivering.
But leadership from Edmonton is the main way we've seen regional cooperation to date , with two solid former mayors playing a driving role.