We Get the Government We Deserve

It is interesting to read the bios of the candidates for City Council in the local paper. Its hard to tell where they stand on many of the issues since they all seem to be using similar language like , "controlled growth" or expressing concerns about our taxes, and road conditions.  It's time for the people of Cranbrook to pay attention, ask some serious questions and  select a council who are ready to deal with the difficult issues being faced by our city. Being good with a platitude does not mean you are ready to be elected to public office. Many of our councillors are running for re-election which means they have a voting record we can look at. This has been the year of the Arab Spring where people are dying for the rights many of us take for granted. The least we can do is become knowledgeable about each candidate and ask them some serious questions. I think it will be in the details that we will see these candidates differentiate themselves.