10/19/2025
SO HOW DO YOU PICK A MAYOR?
In the near future there are multi-million dollar decisions to be made. We have already had one failed solar project at a loss of about $10,000,000 - do we spend approximately $500,000,000 and hope to get it right this time? Do we let a group with little or no experience oversee it? Or do we choose someone who has experience in the business side of energy? I know where I would choose to put my money. The Transportation Plan - a survey of 300 people making us spend multimillions on bike paths that are not wanted. And narrow the roads? And there are many more difficult and expensive decisions to be made.
So who do you put in charge? I won't tell you how to vote - that is your decision -but I will tell you my opinion, and how I decided who I chose:
Firstly, I want someone that can work in and with a group - that can "play nice in the sandbox". Not threaten to sue everyone.
Secondly, they must be running for the right reason - not for power, not for a career, not for $160,000 wage - but for the benefit of the City and its residents. We want value for our dollar.
Thirdly, must have a clean political history. Look to the past to see what will happen in the future.
Fourthly: Have previous experience working with large dollar figures and large projects involving multiple layers of management and employees. Have business experience and acumen. Big business requires multiple talents. The City Of Medicine Hat is a huge business entity. We need someone that is already trained - no more "learning on the job" or hiring $25,000,000 worth of consultants.
And lastly I want someone with a track record of making firm decisions and getting things done. A leader.
I do not like politics or the political world. I am too naïve to live in that arena. There are many things required that I do not do.
The things I don't want are glib promises, mud slinging, political tricks, animosity and lack of sincerity. No shifting alliances or 180 degree turn arounds. No glad handing and back slapping - "we are all friends". There is more but I am sure you get the picture.
Since this is my opinion and now that I have over 1.5 million views on Facebook, it seems that my opinion matters to some. Otherwise I wouldn't normally put my opinion out to the public.
So, when I put all friendships aside and do an intelligent, unemotional decision:
I will give a full endorsement to Allan Rose.
Mr. Rose has run a clean, honest campaign that has highlighted his commitment to the City of Medicine Hat and its Citizens. He has the experience and and ability to guide this city through the upcoming turbulent times. He has extensive experience in the business world - working with large groups to complete big projects. He has decades of working behind the scenes in the political world and has good relationships both local and in Edmonton. Plus, he works well in groups.
It is not my nature to sit on the fence be indecisive.
Mr. Alan Rose is my choice.
This is my opinion - do with it what you want.
Greg
