Earlier, Public Eye reported federal Green climate change critic Guy Dauncey is one of six activists asking party members to, in effect, not run a candidate in Saanich-Gulf Islands. But worries that a Green candidate could split the vote on the left isn't the activists only concern. They're also alleging party members weren't given "proper notice" of the riding's nomination meeting - which is scheduled to take place this coming Saturday. In fact, in a separate email sent to Green leaders, cardholder Harald Wolf writes he is "concerned about the secrecy and lack of transparency in the convening of the nomination meeting and AGM for the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding."
According to Mr. Wolf, "This meeting has not been generally advertised, nor has it been posted on the riding’s web site, or that of the federal Green Party site, as others are. Given the inadequate notice and lack of transparency, I wish to file a formal complaint seeking that the nomination meeting be postponed until such time as the constitutional notice requirements are complied with." The following is a complete copy of that letter.
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From: Harald Wolf
Sent: July 12, 2007 1:54 PM
Subject: Saanich Gulf Islands AGM & nomination meeting
Importance: High
July 12th, 2007
To whom it may concern,
As a member and long time supporter of the Green Party of Canada in the riding of Saanich Gulf Islands, I am concerned about the secrecy and lack of transparency in the convening of the nomination meeting and AGM for the Saanich-Gulf Islands riding.
It is my understanding that the Party constitution requires that all party members be notified of nomination meetings and annual general meetings at least 30 days in advance. This has not occurred. In fact, I (as well as other members) just recently received a mailed notice that a nomination contest and AGM have been set for this coming Saturday, July 14, 1-3pm, at the home of Bryce and Laurie Kendrick in Sidney. This meeting has not been generally advertised, nor has it been posted on the riding’s web site, or that of the federal Green Party site, as others are.
Given the inadequate notice and lack of transparency, I wish to file a formal complaint seeking that the nomination meeting be postponed until such time as the constitutional notice requirements are complied with. I am seeking legal advice to address my options regarding the lack of compliance with the constitution.
I am calling upon the National Office of the Green Party and Leader Elizabeth May to uphold the principals of fairness and democracy in the administration of this party. I ask that you intervene in this matter and cancel the meeting scheduled for this Saturday July 14th, until a meeting date can be secured that allows for the constitutionally required notice to all members to be given.
I hope you will act quickly to uphold the principals upon which this party was founded. I look forward to your prompt reply on this important and timely matter.
Cordially,
Harald Wolf
Saanich, BC
Cc:
Elizabeth May, Leader
Adrian Carr, Deputy Leader
Laurie Aaron, Executive Director
Sharon Labchuk, Director of Organizing
Ben West, BC Organizer
James Falcon, CEO Saanich Gulf Islands EDA
Green Party National Office
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The Greens messed up the NDP last two times around in that riding allowing a fellow disliked by many to end up as their MP. He then sort of fades from sight till the next election comes around. I only dealt with his offcie once on a Indian issue of great concern to the locals. He never came out to speak with us who represented all occipiers of land set aside on the island and in other parts of the province. And that's a lot of people. We did notice him peeking out from the back office. some representative he simply isn't. We don't live in the riding now but would vote for anyone to see him beaten
Well it would appear that there is at least one pragmatist among the Greens.
Will Betty May listen or take her cues from appointed sister Adrian, who helped re-elect the BC Liberals in the last provincial election during her haste to be premier?
It wasn't the Greens that stopped the NDP from winning the seat -- it was the NDP across the country that gave us Stephen Harper.
The one good by-product of all of this is that there is a clear Green alternative with Stephane Dion. If people can vote for Briony Penn in Saanich, we will add one more voice for the green movement, and actually help get rid of Harper at the same time!
Let's all point fingers, its really productive. I do appreciate and applaud the Green members who are taking a stand against vote-splitting, especially with Lunn as the beneficiary. It is sensible and courageous.
That said, folks, it's a hearts and minds battle. It doesn't work by insulting those you seek to attact to your viewpoint, anymore then killing civilians in Afghanistan changes their perspective.
"It wasn't the Greens that stopped the NDP from winning the seat -- it was the NDP across the country that gave us Stephen Harper.
The one good by-product of all of this is that there is a clear Green alternative with Stephane Dion. If people can vote for Briony Penn in Saanich, we will add one more voice for the green movement, and actually help get rid of Harper at the same time!"
Give me a break.
Perhaps Canadians decided it was time to say good bye to the lying stealing Liberals on their own.
It's wickedly ammusing how Liberals thinks it's everyone elses fault they lost but their own.
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