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written by James F. , October 07, 2008 (07:07:55 AM)

Boy, city hall must be crying over this one. She calls constantly over every little thing. Made a big stink over a bus stop on 4th because "her" type of people don't ride the bus. Tells homeless or people that don't look like "her" type of customer to leave the store the second they step inside. With her elitist attitude it should be interesting if she gets elected. If her attitude was a little more embracing of the whole human race instead of just the people that have the money to spend in her store, she'd be a good advocate for downtown. As it stands and if she has any say about it you'll have to earn a certain income to even be considered worth her time. Shari, you've said a lot of things to a lot of people about the downtown situation and it's not been very kind. What makes you think you can best serve the citizens of P.G. when a lot of them are not "your" kind of people.

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written by drifter6332 , October 07, 2008 (08:56:51 AM)

Well said James. How can someone who has their nose up in the air represent the common folk of PG? These "elitist" type people are only looking out for what is best for them. Good luck Shari, LOL.

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written by Greta , October 07, 2008 (03:54:36 PM)

It's easy to sit and criticize people who are trying to make things better for others and not just rich people. Maybe James and Drifter have some good solid ideas that will work for everyone or do all you know how to do is complain? I say cheers to someone who looks like they might get the job done - and yes, a few feathers may get ruffled..............hooray and more power to her.

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written by Katie McLeod , October 07, 2008 (06:52:29 PM)

I think the best candidates are those that have the best interests of all people. Politics too often favour the affluent and ignore the little people. If the attitude is such that only certain people are worth the time of day then I think this is not a candidate for us.

The downtown needs a facelift. The gang shooting was a one time deal and no different than the shooting at a Vancouver mall. The homeless, drug users, street people will always be downtown. They're not the problem. The dirty streets, dumpy buildings etc. are a problem. Paint the buildings and clean the sidewalks. Upping the taxes for downtown businesses as Shari promises to do will up the rents and thus close business downtown.

There's no doubt that Shari has the downtown as her mandate. Sometimes Shari, it means rolling up your sleeves and picking up a broom and cleaning things yourself and not always calling the city every time something falls on your sidewalk or in your part of the alley. Taxes are high enough and the business of the city is not running around doing picky little things that the local business people can take care of themselves.

Where is the pudding?
written by gsjonuk , October 07, 2008 (09:46:50 PM)

Greta has a point. Attacking someone's character and integrity without substantiation is beneath us all. The fact it is done anonymously is even worse.

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written by drifter6332 , October 08, 2008 (05:56:51 AM)

I think "Greta" and "gsjonuk" are both missing the point. I have had personal dealings with Shari in the past and in my opinion she only cares about the "upper crust" type of people. Did James not state that having a bus stop in front of her business was not appropriate as "her" type of people do not ride the bus? Does this not tell you something about one's character? I think Katie has it right in which the best candidates are those that have the best interests of all people. In my opinion, I feel Shari is not that type of candidate.

Jealousy can be vicious
written by BradG , October 08, 2008 (11:26:45 AM)

If you don't like Shari don't vote for her. If you think you are or know a beter candidate put your $100 in and run you still have 2 days. To quote Collin Kinsly,"if your feelings are so strong run for city council".(he wasn't all just good looks you know ;-)

Shari just sees that this community can be so much more than we are right now. Personally I see this to and I am not going to stand by as others pee on somone who cares this way about thier community. I wish her best of luck and all the others who come forward to throw thier name in the hat this fall.

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written by Greta , October 08, 2008 (04:05:16 PM)

James F., Katie McLeod and Drifter 6332, you are sure spending alot of energy on a person you apparently don't have the time of day for. My goodness, the pettiness is more than a person can bare......

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written by 53 , October 12, 2008 (08:21:43 AM)

I have lived here all my life and the city core is the worst I have seen it. I think everyone running for City Council has to be congratulated for their desire and interest to make this city a better place. Shari owns a business downtown and it is people like her that will make a difference. If she didn't care ... I highly doubt she would be running.

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written by icemelt , October 12, 2008 (08:36:04 AM)

Like 53, I also have lived here all my life and when I was a child the mantra was don't go down by 3rd and George. Isn't it funny how 50 plus years later it's still the same??? You would have thought that someone would have had at least one concrete sustainable idea on how to fix the downtown core, so I say "good for you" to anyone who wants to clean it up.

wrap it up...
written by we_need_a_leader , October 14, 2008 (09:19:55 AM)

"Upping the taxes for downtown businesses as Shari promises to do will up the rents and thus close business downtown."

Wow Katie, you sure seem passionate about Shari's candidacy. Maybe you should re-read the article. It says "increasing property VALUES", not taxes.

James F. has comments that could be libelous. People should think about what they type here.