Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
From Former Councillor Matt Todd to Mr. Wayne Baldwin, Mayoral Candidate White Rock.
Please pass this on to your friends and contacts.
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From: Matt Todd <WriteToMe@matttodd.ca>
Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Subject: The reason I am voting Wayne Baldwin for White Rock Mayor
To: Vote ForChange <whiterockforchange@gmail.com>
Wayne Baldwin has the right attitude to be a great mayor for White Rock.
As a member of city council, I worked alongside Mr.Baldwin when he was the city manager.
There was a long list of things that we disagreed on. This could have been a barrier. It could have prevented us from being constructive in our service to citizens. However, he had an approach to problem-solving that I began to call the “Baldwin Road Map to Yes.”
Even when he thought an idea wouldn’t work, he wouldn’t judge or try to stop me from pursuing it. Instead, he would ask questions and share information on the issue. The challenges would be explained so that I knew what needed to be done to reach my goal. He wouldn’t say “no,” he would say, “yes, if.”
We would create a Road Map to Yes. With a map to guide me, I understood what potential problems had to be addressed. Sometimes I didn’t reach my goal – either because the concept was impractical or the challenges insurmountable – but for other initiatives, we were able to accomplish some very significant improvements for the residents of White Rock.
This is the kind of attitude I want in a mayor. Someone who is open-minded enough to listen to crazy ideas. Someone who doesn’t say no, but asks why and how. Someone who listens, fits what he hears into the big picture, and then translates it into action.
This fosters creativity and innovation. And that’s exactly what White Rock needs: fresh ideas, respect for diversity of perspectives, and a results driven can-do attitude. Baldwin will bring out the best in White Rock.
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Matt Todd
White Rock City Council Member 2002-2008
From: Matt Todd <WriteToMe@matttodd.ca>
Date: Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 5:47 PM
Subject: The reason I am voting Wayne Baldwin for White Rock Mayor
To: Vote ForChange <whiterockforchange@gmail.com>
Wayne Baldwin has the right attitude to be a great mayor for White Rock.
As a member of city council, I worked alongside Mr.Baldwin when he was the city manager.
There was a long list of things that we disagreed on. This could have been a barrier. It could have prevented us from being constructive in our service to citizens. However, he had an approach to problem-solving that I began to call the “Baldwin Road Map to Yes.”
Even when he thought an idea wouldn’t work, he wouldn’t judge or try to stop me from pursuing it. Instead, he would ask questions and share information on the issue. The challenges would be explained so that I knew what needed to be done to reach my goal. He wouldn’t say “no,” he would say, “yes, if.”
We would create a Road Map to Yes. With a map to guide me, I understood what potential problems had to be addressed. Sometimes I didn’t reach my goal – either because the concept was impractical or the challenges insurmountable – but for other initiatives, we were able to accomplish some very significant improvements for the residents of White Rock.
This is the kind of attitude I want in a mayor. Someone who is open-minded enough to listen to crazy ideas. Someone who doesn’t say no, but asks why and how. Someone who listens, fits what he hears into the big picture, and then translates it into action.
This fosters creativity and innovation. And that’s exactly what White Rock needs: fresh ideas, respect for diversity of perspectives, and a results driven can-do attitude. Baldwin will bring out the best in White Rock.
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Matt Todd
White Rock City Council Member 2002-2008
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Sincerely,
Wayne Baldwin
White Rock Matters
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, October 31, 2011
BOXCAR WILLIE - Walbash Cannonball
Boxcar Willie. Turn up your speakers and enjoy some genuine hoboo doboo hillie willie....compliments 'all candidates running for a seat in White Rock municipal election on Nov. 19th 2011..enjoy and do go voting....
Monday, October 24, 2011
Al Campbell states it's all about US. Many respond and says: 'We Hope It is not, but White Rock!'
From the 'Campbell mansion' and residence on the hillside and the seaside by Vidal Street in White Rock BC the campaign sign speaks its own language; loud and clear..."it's all about US" ...I say Wrong and ask for a revision of the mis-directed mantra pointing toward the United States...!!
Amend to read: "It's all about our community and our city by the sea"
Amend to read: "It's all about our community and our city by the sea"
Monday, October 10, 2011
'Make Video Your Winning Game!'
"Make it today! Delaying for tomorrow doesn't make sense. Grab the lion by the tail" Then you can call the zoo".
Be well. ...Your video producing team. EM now and set an appointment to see us, please.
johanpublisher@gmail.com
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