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Mayoralty candidate frustrated by strife at city hall Municipal politics: Andy Adams taking a run at becoming mayor AlistAir tAylor Campbell RiveR miRRoR
Mayoralty candidate Andy Adams admits to being frustrated by the strife and conflict that has characterized city council. That’s one of the reasons he has decided to run for mayor. “That has been somewhat frustrating which is part of the reason why I am stepping up,” Adams said. “Because I think Campbell River can do better. I think the citizens of Campbell River deserve better and they expect a council to operate in cohesive manner, in a professional manner and guide the community. That’s what they elect us for.” Adams did not want to engage in a war of words with the current mayor but he made it clear that if he becomes mayor, he will be “focused, positive, professional and credible.” In fact, he said, those will be keywords of his mayoralty. “I will guide council to work together in developing a clear vision of what we want to do and how we are going to get there…together,” he said. “We must be focused, positive, professional and credible. I will draw on the strengths and expertise of council, mentor and delegate to enable all members of council to be
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Glade Thomas decided to measure his sunflower Wednesday because people in the Oregon Road neighborhood were starting to take notice. The verdict? Fifteen feet and still growing. “I was expecting something in the range of 5 - 6 feet to add a little colour to my small garden but this is crazy,” Thomas said. “The guy that delivered the garden soil this spring said it was so good that I’d be able to grow rocks in it. Haven’t managed that yet but have grown some giant mutant sunflowers.”
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contributing members of a team. “Council and City Hall must reach out and engage the community at large, whether it be community groups or individuals to ensure that we grow and prosper.” Adams referred to the deteriorating morale and climate at City Hall with incumbent Mayor Walter Jakeway’s history of criticising senior city staff. “We have had significant challenges over the past three years in retaining and recruiting staff due to lack of support and leadership from some of our elected officials,” Adams said. “As with any organization there is always room for improvement, and a review of structure and roles to ensure that we are providing the best value for tax dollars at City Hall will be done.” The next four years will be the most critical in establishing the vision and future for Campbell River, Adams said. “For years the common phrase has been ‘Campbell River has so much potential,’” he said. “We need a plan and vision on how best to reach that potential. The current boom in building of commercial and residential development, and the infusion of economic stimulus of the $1 billion John Hart Hydro Project and the $300 million Campbell River Hospital project (all initiatives of previous councils) will last through 2017. In that four-year window, council must set the foundation for long
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