Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook Society provides grassroots leadership and an inclusive process, with a voice for all community members, to ensure that our community grows and develops in a way that incorporates an environmental ethic, offers a range of housing and transportation choices, encourages a vibrant and cultural life and supports sustainable, meaningful employment and business opportunities.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Change Comes to Cranbrook

Wayne and Audrey Stetski
The results are in.  Our City will have a fundamentally changed Council over the next 3 years and despite the serious advantage that is exhibited by being an incumbent with four councillors including Denise Pallesen, Diana J. Scott, Bob Whetham, and Angus Davis, two new councillors Sharon Cross, former President of Citizens of a Livable Cranbrook and Gerry Warner made it to the table. Wayne Stetski defeated long time Councillor Jim Wavrecan to become the new Mayor of Cranbrook. Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook have encouraged change for our City out of a deep concern for its future. We look forward to the debate that these new councillors and Mayor will bring to issues. We are grateful that the people of this community also wanted to see that change and we congratulate all those who put their lives on hold to run in this election.
Wayne Stetski and Bob Whetham

Joseph and Sharon Cross

Gretchen and Bob Whetham

Bob Whetham and Gerry Warner
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5 comments:

  1. DISGUSTED AT DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURNovember 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Looking forward to respectful discussions around the table at future Council meetings.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    One must offer respect as well. Remember it is a reciprocal offering

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  3. Michael J Morris ReportsNovember 20, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Congratulations to Mayor-elect Stetski, incumbent Councillor Bob Whetham, and new councillors Sharon Cross and Gerry Warner.

    You have many challenges before you but I am confident that you will be able to meet them in the best interests of the citizens of Cranbrook -- those of us who have chosen to live here!

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  4. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    "Looking forward to respectful discussions around the table at future Council meetings". Don't you mean one sided discussions around the table? How can you discuss anything when there is a majority at the table? What is the point in discussing anything? How is that democracy?

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  5. Christie DueckNovember 24, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    To anonymous....what do you mean by one sided discussions and majority at the table? Please explain, I want to know why you feel this way. I think having 4 returning councillors, 2 new councillors and new mayor is a good mix. Democracy is when citizens are allowed the freedom to vote. The citizens of Cranbrook spoke....why not let time and actions speak before you cast your stone?

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