This thread is like the polling station I visited earlier, emptyDont care who for. If you haven't already get out and vote today.
Shmmeee mate, ninety-nine times out of a hundred I'd completely agree with you. But we've already voted on this as a City, and the decision was that we didn't want an elected mayor.
Can you enlighten me, as I was not in the UK when this purported vote was taken not to have an elected mayor,then why has such a vote taken place?
Regards.
why have we got a mayor
Same here. Always vote, but this time didn't. It was only for a mayor and I don't believe we should have one.Shmmeee mate, ninety-nine times out of a hundred I'd completely agree with you. But we've already voted on this as a City, and the decision was that we didn't want an elected mayor.
I've genuinely been torn on this, but I've come to the conclusion that the best way I can express my unhappiness with the complete disregard for the democratic process is not to vote. If the turnout is ridiculously low in Coventry, as I suspect it will be, maybe that will make the point. I entirely accept that others will differ, and that's absolutely their right.
Well put. I did go and vote though. Although, (rightly or wrongly) my little protest was to send a blank ballot paper. I didn't want to waste my vote by not having one, but don't want an Elected Mayor either.Shmmeee mate, ninety-nine times out of a hundred I'd completely agree with you. But we've already voted on this as a City, and the decision was that we didn't want an elected mayor.
I've genuinely been torn on this, but I've come to the conclusion that the best way I can express my unhappiness with the complete disregard for the democratic process is not to vote. If the turnout is ridiculously low in Coventry, as I suspect it will be, maybe that will make the point. I entirely accept that others will differ, and that's absolutely their right.
They are all crooks and out for their own gains, what does it matter? they say one thing then do the opposite when the are in power . Tell us to be law abiding then they all fiddle the money they claim and second homes and so on and on it goes........
Was there? Totally missed that, would have gone for that option.Again, there was an option on the ballot for those that didn't want an elected mayor
Again, there was an option on the ballot for those that didn't want an elected mayor, you can't bitch if you chose not to use it.
Two things, firstly, this is utter bollocks. Don't let a few high profile cases taint the hard work of politicians of all stripes.
Secondly, if it were true then you're playing into their hands. Find someone who you don't think is like this and support them, stand yourself as the not a dickhead candidate.
There's been a concerted effort to suppress voting in this country for years by those that benefit from low turnouts, it sadly seems to be working.
I used that option.gain, there was an option on the ballot for those that didn't want an elected mayor, you can't bitch if you chose not to use it.
Again, there was an option on the ballot for those that didn't want an elected mayor, you can't bitch if you chose not to use it.
Two things, firstly, this is utter bollocks. Don't let a few high profile cases taint the hard work of politicians of all stripes.
Secondly, if it were true then you're playing into their hands. Find someone who you don't think is like this and support them, stand yourself as the not a dickhead candidate.
There's been a concerted effort to suppress voting in this country for years by those that benefit from low turnouts, it sadly seems to be working.
I used that option.
Same here on this oneSame here. Always vote, but this time didn't. It was only for a mayor and I don't believe we should have one.
No vote from me.
Was there? Totally missed that, would have gone for that option.
The communist geezer said he'd abolish it if he won. Admittedly now I look for that bloody quote... I can't find it!NW - where was that option on the ballot paper? On the official documentation there was no mention of it, there's a sample ballot in here... https://www.wmcaelects.co.uk/wp-con...ed-Authority-Mayoral-Election-booklet-WEB.pdf
Now we've got a bloody Villa supporter who could well be involved in decisions that impact the future of the club. Not that footballs the most import thing here but it is a football forum!
Transport and planning are both under WMCA control now so I think that would be a yes.Does he have any power over anything that'll affect us like planning?
Yeah the Communist Party apparently had it in their manifesto.
I'm only half joking, a no vote is recorded as being pleased with the status quo, not a protest. While it would've been ridiculous if the Communists had won, a significant vote for an obvious joke party who were the only ones trying to get rid of it would've at least been a clearer message.
Looks like it's Tory anyway. Can't say I'm bothered, I doubt it'll do much and at least Street had a plan for fixing Friargate.
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