By Pepper Parr
May 2nd, 2018
BURLINGTON, ON
It was a very shot electronic exchange of words.
Marty Staz – Nothing to comment yet
The Gazette had heard that Marty Staz was expressing some interest in running for the ward 1 council seat.
There is a group in Aldershot who are close to desperate to find a candidate that can replace four term council member Rick Craven.
There was a potential female candidate who was made one of Burlington’s BEST a few years ago. She was reported to be “seriously thinking about running” but the sense the Gazette gets the sense that her heart is not in it.
Staz, a former printer and now a real estate agent is said to be thinking about running for office. There seems to be a small swell of support for the man.
The Gazette sent Staz a note:
Would you suggest a time today when you and I can have a conversation.
The response:
Regarding?
We replied:
Your plans to run for public office.
His response:
Nothing to comment yet
It isn’t a no – which is more than the Aldershot crowd looking for a Craven replacement had yesterday.
A developing story.
As excited as I am by the prospect of ABC (Anyone But Craven), if Mr. Staz plans to run, I would really like to hear his thoughts on the Aldershot Mobility Hub designs and the current/future development of the area.
Perhaps someone knows better, but I believe he’s been involved with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for a long time?
I really hope that Marty will run in Ward 1. He is a hard-working individual and would be an asset to City Council.
You know its bad when people outside your Ward ask/tell you YOUR Ward needs to up-seat its incumbent.
People remember that Craven’s previous election campaigns had heavy developer backing. They see his voting track record. They see him not ask delegates questions, slouched in his council throne like some tired despot.
Then they tell you they plan to vote out their incumbant, and you should do the same. The downtown and the rushed OP have ruined current council.
#CravenOut