Notes From the Rafters: War and Peace Edition (26/10/2020)

We had some laughs, we had some tears, and we had some detailed recaps of city council meetings in St. John’s. Now it’s time to ride off into the sunset.
We had some laughs, we had some tears, and we had some detailed recaps of city council meetings in St. John’s. Now it’s time to ride off into the sunset.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
Reminder that if you want gossip, the absolute best place to look is at the Building Permits and Development Permits lists.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
I’m going to spray paint “Edmundo! Fausto!” across the back of my jean jacket.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
Picking our contractors solely on meeting minimum standards and price points makes me nervous. I’d like assurance money is spent well, not just reluctantly.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
We are told that the City “values the input” of the inclusion committee on winter sidewalk clearing… but clearly not their actual quality of life.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
How is the democratic process supposed to work? If we’re cavalier about limiting offline public engagement, we risk de-prioritizing full and fair democracy.
St. John's City Council met for approximately 17 minutes this week—so we drilled down into some of the regulatory issues
This week’s meeting was startlingly fast and painless, so we’ll switch gears to unpacking the new Citizen Satisfaction Survey 2020
A clash between affordable housing advocates, community gardeners, & neighbours neatly illustrates the promises and perils of urban planning in
With literally nothing of interest to report from this week’s meeting, let’s take this opportunity to gossip about the Ward 2 candidates so far.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
Council’s first meeting without Hope; the great Car Concert of 2020; finding the proper Werkliv balance; smelly Southlands water; and much more!
We had some laughs, we had some tears, and we had some detailed recaps of city council meetings in St.
I’m going to spray paint “Edmundo! Fausto!” across the back of my jean jacket.
Picking our contractors solely on meeting minimum standards and price points makes me nervous. I’d like assurance money is spent
Hope Jamieson’s final council meeting involved a bit of blood, sweat, and tears—plus a little urine in a cup. Also: sucks to your “property values”!
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
Council is chafing in the muggy summer heat. Not a few councillors and/or mayors and deputy mayors sounded fed up with the rules of council and each other.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
Council is back in socially-distant session at the Bunker, and it’s as glorious as you expected.
Take a moment to lean in and listen to what’s happening around the council table. The little bit of normalcy,
A decision on Voting By Mail, a sketchy attempt to knight Doc O’Keefe onto the Transportation Commission, and movement on
It was clear that Council did not take budget decisions lightly. What was less clear were the rationales behind some
Council is also moving to get space adjacent to Bannerman Park for a mobile food vendor to lease. Do you hear that, taco trucks?!