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[Bernard]

Chris has served on council from 1996 - 99 and then again from 2002 to today.

He is currently on the board of the Federation of Canadian Muncipalities

[VicHockeyFan]

Mr. Coleman has my vote. He's a good guy.

[Baro]

I like chris, but can anyone recall him doing anything? Taking a strong side on an issue? Ever going against the grain? I'll most likely vote for him, but I was pretty disappointed (although not totally surprised) at his silent approval on the whole bridge fiasco and a variety of other issues. I know he overall has some good views on things, I just wish he'd express them more and have a little more passion rather than seemingly "playing it safe". Maybe I'm just being overly critical because I like him!

[Bob Fugger]

I like chris, but can anyone recall him doing anything? Taking a strong side on an issue? Ever going against the grain? I'll most likely vote for him, but I was pretty disappointed (although not totally surprised) at his silent approval on the whole bridge fiasco and a variety of other issues. I know he overall has some good views on things, I just wish he'd express them more and have a little more passion rather than seemingly "playing it safe". Maybe I'm just being overly critical because I like him!

This. He is a political coward. If you at him look closely from the rear, you can actually see the well-worn grooves that provide a rumpy home for the fence pickets.

[J Douglas]

I might take a closer look at his candidacy if he had replied to letters I have sent him with concerns about neighbourhood issues- the neighbourhood he is supposedly responsible for. This suggests to me a less than thorough committment to public life.

[Baro]

That's a shame to hear, I've always gotten quick replies to anything I've sent him, even invites to talk things over a coffee.

[rjag]

Couple times we've chatted he's always been knowledgable and a good listener.

Compared to the rest of the lunatics on council he's quite sane.

Maybe its because he doesnt wear orange socks that you dont like him;)

[Rob Randall]

I've known Chris to one of the most accessible, forthright and helpful people on Council.

A lot of the stuff he's involved in doesn't make news as it's either grassroots-type stuff like the James Bay seniors' groups or it's higher level governmental work, like UBCM or Federal funding distribution.

He's not an ideologue. Willing to see both sides of the story. Funny guy, too.

[VicHockeyFan]

I like the guy, he's very insightful.

He's always responded to my requests for info, and he's met me for coffee.

[slinkyo]

I sing in the Santa's Anonymous choir with him (and many others..)

[slinkyo]

I sing in the Santa's Anonymous choir with him (and many others..)
I think he started the whole thing about 30 years ago. or is that 20?

[Phil McAvity]

I don't doubt that he's hard working but does he actually believe in anything? Like, where does he stand on sewage treatment and amalgamation?

[Ms. B. Havin]

I don't doubt that he's hard working but does he actually believe in anything?

Good question.

[VicHockeyFan]

Some people would say this is old-fashioned, but maybe he listens to what his constituents say, and makes his decisions at the council table based on this.

[Layne French]

Some people would say this is old-fashioned, but maybe he listens to what his constituents say, and makes his decisions at the council table based on this.

I would gladly take Chris's approach to that of Pam Madoff's anyday of the week. Chris is balanced in his approach and really believes in doing what is best for his constituents.

[martini]

Mr. Coleman has my vote. He's a good guy.

You know I've been steadfast at not voting for any incumbent except Geoff Young over the JSB debacle.

I will always feel stung over it no matter what.

I have had a last minute change of heart based on:

Yes, I do agree he's a 'nice guy'.
He's not towing any 'team' or party line.
He did not accept any union contributions in the last election.

I emailed him to acknowledge this.

Off to email one other incumbent...

[Bob Fugger]

Yes, I do agree he's a 'nice guy'.
He's not towing any 'team' or party line.
He did not accept any union contributions in the last election.

Chris also absconded responsibility when it came to standing up to Dean on the Johnson Street Bridge. He just let it happen.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
- Edmund Burke

That is how I feel about Chris and why I would never vote for him. Philippe Lucas, either.

[martini]

^I'm not going to argue that.

Maybe VHF can weigh in here as both a supporter of the JSB and Chris.

Myself personally...I don't want to blind myself with tunnel vision.

Knowing Dean and the way he operates...He could sell a used car to an Eskimo.

[martini]

Chris also absconded responsibility when it came to standing up to Dean on the Johnson Street Bridge. He just let it happen.

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
- Edmund Burke

That is how I feel about Chris and why I would never vote for him. Philippe Lucas, either.

Ok so now I hear Phillipe was the only one to vote for rail on the new bridge.

[Bingo]

You know I've been steadfast at not voting for any incumbent except Geoff Young over the JSB debacle. .

The John Luton's radio ad asks voters to re-elect him as well as councillors Marianne Alto, Lynne Hunter, Pam Madoff and Mayor Dean Fortin. The team does not include Geoff Young, the councillor with the most integrity.