Mayor Walter Gray

[DuaneT]

Over the past couple of weeks I have been reading several letters questioning Mayor Gray's of handling things in Kelowna, and his development stance.

I have had the pleasure to be able to sit down and talk to Mayor Gray on two occasions. During those times I have found him to be an extremely forthcoming and very easy to talk to. He is willing to listen to any ones opinion and discuss them in a very knowledgeable and rational manner. He is visionary who has grown up here in Kelowna and realizes that the city must also grow, to be able to retain its economic viability for today and for the future.

The people calling for his resignation or stating that he should not run in the next city election simply don't know what they are talking about. I for one, hope that Mayor Gray does run in the next city election, as we need to continue the forward growth that is occurring. With the formation of RACK, and the Mission Residence association now going to be running candidates in the next city elections, I feel that we could be taking a step backwards and only the strong leadership of Mayor Gray can prevent that.

I say KUDO's Mayor Grey for the stance you have taken and I for one will be voting for you in the next election and I strongly urge everyone else in Kelowna to do the same.

[Administrator]

Here! Here!

I have watched downtown develop with great vision in the last 13 years that I have been here. Yes, we have problems and they are tough ones but one has to take everything in perspective and look at the good that has been accomplished with his leadership. We must look at the big picture.

I hope he runs again and I will vote for him.

[DuaneT]

Over the past couple of weeks I have been reading in the papers and on the CRCP site, (yes I go there for a good laugh about the insulting comments that have been thrown at Mayor Walter Gray. Somehow Mr. Zeger and the CRCP supporters feel that the Mayor has the ultimate power to control everything that is going on, from street crime and homelessness to development and population growth. The only thing they have not blamed him for….YET….. was the rain that has been occurring over the past two weeks.

Their personal attacks on the mayor and council members show their lack of knowledge and respect for this position, or on how the city and politics are run in general. Mr. Zeger and the CRCP supporters do nothing but second guess the decisions without knowing all the details. They expect the Mayor and city council to step in and fix everything that is wrong right away without looking at the big picture. We have a group of individuals that take the time from their jobs and personal lives to make sure Kelowna grows and becomes the great city that it can. What more can you say about community spirit.

I for one, support the council and the Mayor. We have the leadership that we need to lead us through the remaining decade and Mayor Gray should run for another term.

With these personal attacks thrown out by Mr. Zeger, is he paving the way for him to run for Mayor or city council? What a sad day that will be in Kelowna if he is elected to any position as he will do everything that he can to destroy the present growth that is occurring and force this city into a downward spiral. It is very clear that Mr. Zeger has his own personal agenda and it is now time for him to come clean and tell us what it is?

[sebastianandwisla]

I have also had the honour to meet him in person a few years ago. Real great man. Should've been named Kelowna's Greatist Citizen of the Past 100 Years. That is my honest opinion.

[Krishna]

What does Walter's butt taste like, Duane?

[Dave D]

Krishna, If you don't have anything better to say, don't say anything all. How does that contribute to the discussion other than making you look foolish?

[Kim Ouellette candidate mayor]

Is this not a open forum that every one has a right to voice their opinion, not every one has the same views that you have, so shame on you, for i have read your letter, glad to see that you support Mr. Mayor Walter Gray, I to have met him once a very long time ago but i doubt that he would remember. Although you said you would vote for him have any of you tried to get to know me, my number is on my signs so call I'll listen to you. Duane it was really great that you came out to the meet and greet thanks for coming,

[Wisla]

How is that an opinion?

Because that was just an insult at Duane, and that was just derogatory comment, which does not in anyway add to the discussion.