The news behind the news. Exploring the political issues, debates and voting records in the Township of Langley and sometimes beyond.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Township In-Camera Leak and The Mayor's Puzzle

Now one week has passed since our first expose of a Township Council in-camera leak of Mayor Green's "Piece of the Puzzle Uncovered"to the NDP the day before the official release by Mayor and Council. None of the local newspapers have said one word about this leak and Brian Lewis of The Province is nowhere to be found. Who leaked this in-camera information to the NDP and why?

Its also very funny that this big puzzle has led to nothing. The only one that seems puzzled by all this is Mayor Rick Green. He and his cronies "uncovered" a document that has existed for 20+ years and apparently was no big secret. But Green did take this in-camera from the get-go and then it was leaked. Who is the source of this leak? How can the residents of Langley Township ever trust the integrity of our municipality unless leaks of this sort are fully investigated and the person or persons are punished? Where are you Brian Lewis????

Its also very clear that Mayor Rick Green and his sidekick Kim Richter backed the wrong horse in the MLA races for Langley and Fort Langley-Aldergrove. Green is very proud to be an old Social Credit party member.  But it is very clear that Green is a Rafe Mair Socred that now leans very left and embraces the socialists. Did Councillor Kim Richter have that great an impact on Mayor Green or did this socialist streak appear before the unholy alliance and formation of the Green-Richter Slate? 

As we reported post-election, Mayor Green was nowhere to be found at Rich Coleman nor Mary Polak's victory parties. Can we assume he was at the union hall holding boxes of tissues for NDP losers Kathleen Stephany and Gail Chaddock-Costello? One could joke about Abbott and Costello, but it would really have to be The Three Stooges. 

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Great Poem By Good Poet

Our poet is a good poet, unlike that of the dark side. Here is a great post-election poem by Good Poet. No need to explain to you how to read it, you guys (and gals) are smart enough on your own.

Oh by gosh by golly,
It's a loss for poor Wally.

Others went out on a limb,
Including the likes of poor Kim.

NDP support from an old VALTACer.
Sonya likes to hear herself natter.

He wrote letters so he wouldn't open his mouth,
Now I hear dear Eric flown bysouth!

Stephannie is pondering her future,
If she wants success she has to drop all the losers.

A negative campaign will get you nowhere,
But being put out to pasture in Milner.

On that great farmland you will flouish,
If I could only find a crop other than grass there to nourish.

That's the end so lets move on,
Thanks to all that the decision you made was not wrong!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

All Over For The NDP

*** Update ***
The Editorial Board of the Langley Record was going to hit the union hall to see the butt kicking, but we really didn't want to see a scary face crying. Mary Polak got 12,772 votes at our last count to Kathleen Stephany's 8.060. So who kicked who's butt?

And gee, for a super star, Jordan Braun didn't fair to well with 376 votes to Rich Coleman's 14,576 votes. Better not pay much attention to the BS of a certain local political blog run by a politician's hack eh?

Just goes to show you that if you run your campaign with class and take the high road, the people will respond and reward you. Congratulations in a BIG way to Rich Coleman and Mary Polak. Two people with tremendous class and always looking at how they can take the high road.

Better be careful taking any advice (especially any political advice) from Editor Big Sod. Boy, did he ever call this one wrong! But then again, he always does. His version of reality differs greatly from reality. Kim better watch who she knocks and who she viciously attacks. It definitely goes against the grain of the broader community. 

We also note that Mayor Rick Green was very obviously absent from post-election festivities in Langley, while Mayor Peter Fassbender was out doing the right thing we hear. It's called relationship building and respect Mayor Green. But then again, you're better take your advice from Big Sod, Silly Sour Willy and Horny Goad. 

Monday, May 11, 2009

Champagne Socialist At Work in Langley



*** Update ***
Please note that Mary Polak also listed her salary on the Sun's survey. Kathleen Stephany of the NDP did NOT list her salary at all. So, do the socialists wish to hide their privileged lifestyle from you? Enquiring minds wish to know. Call Kathleen Stephany and ask her.

The Vancouver Sun's
Candidate Survey was recently posted. Langley NDP candidate Kathleen Stephany did not list the type of vehicle she drives and we found that odd. Although the Sun's website did not allow us to access any candidate picture for her, we did discover this photo on the net that identifies her with her car. So, this self-proclaimed intellectual (that supposedly has a heart for the less fortunate), apprently drives an AUDI TT Sport Coupe. We are certain that no one working for a minimum wage of even $20/hour could afford a ride like this.

This new information is interesting given the fact that on May 7th the NDP was calling for the resignation of a BC Liberal candidate for being wealthy. You can read that article here.

BC Liberals candidate Mary Polak on the other hand listed her 2000 Honda Civic Hatchback (standard) as her vehicle in that survey. As anyone who has been to events with Mary Polak present, this is Mary's only ride. Mary Polak has never forgotten her roots and she has walked in the shoes of many of the people she serves in Langley. Keep this in mind when you vote for your MLA.

Here is some info on the starting price of Kathleen Stephany's high-end sports car:


Judging by the condition of Mary Polak's manual transmission Honda Civic, this is generous. Based on what we saw at the last event, we wouldn't pay any more than $1,000 for her car!