On Sunday, August 26, there was a debate between 5 people running for councillor in Ward 20. This was part of the Air Day celebrations at Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market.
The candidates in attendance were, from left to right, Doug Lowry, Adam Vaughan, Desmond Cole, Chris Ouellette and Helen Kennedy.
The debate took place on a smog day, which was fitting, as smog was a big issue at the debate. Although the discussion focused mostly on development and housing issues, Helen Kennedy expressed that she supports a Tooker bike lane on Bloor st. Adam Vaughan seemed open to the idea but did not openly back the plan. None of the other candidates mentioned their stance on bike lanes along Bloor.
Joseph Taun (who did not attend) and Doug Lowry have both sent me emails saying that they think a bike lane on Bloor st. is a good idea.
[...] So where in Winnipeg is something like this “new energy” that Toronto saw thirty years ago (and ostensibly still seems to retain at least in the number of different voices and visions being heard (and actually debated!))? While the beginning of such a vision may be there with Mayor Sam Katz’s main competitor, Kaj Hasselriis, the rest of the election is turning out to be a matter basic civic duties that should be taken care of no matter what. [...]