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View submission: Improving walkability cost me an election
You built political capital and you spent it well. Thank you.
Better than compromising, catering, and getting nothing done. Sure it would’ve been nice if you could continue your work, but that’s not always up to you. Maybe in a few years people will realize what was done and back a sane mind again.
Comment by uieLouAy at 11/11/2024 at 13:16 UTC
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^ This. You won your seat, you had power, and you used it. We’d all be better off if more people had that courage. Most people get into office and do pretty much nothing for fear of offending someone or not getting reelected ��� and what’s the point in doing all that?
Plus, take solace in knowing it’s harder to take something away once it’s already there; inertia is a real thing. Unless they have a mandate — and the money — to undo the roundabouts right away, those should be there much longer than you or anyone else are on the council.
Comment by NameTak3r at 12/11/2024 at 03:17 UTC
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Political capital is meant to be spent!
Comment by Dblcut3 at 12/11/2024 at 02:30 UTC
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Ive seen this happen in other cities where people get mad about the construction but end up really coming around to liking the changes in the long run - OP might not get any credit for it, but like you said, it might inspire future projects that are similar
Comment by musicismydeadbeatdad at 13/11/2024 at 02:26 UTC
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We need a lot more of this type of attitude. Thank you for putting it in such good words for me.
Is it sad to lose power? Yes. Should it be our main goal to retain power? Never. Power is a means, not an end.