ABOUT ME

 I asked one of those AI bots to scour the Net to see what was said about me when I published Nanaimo Info Blog and ran for city council in 2014.

I find, some 10 years later (after taking a break from city hall), that nothing has really changed in my motivation or purpose to this day. I find the same disturbing practices at City Hall and the same basic public apathy and feelings of hopelessness that existed back then. I should point out that the apathy of today did not exist in the years leading up to the 2014 election. The public was fully engaged and filled the council chambers every time the city council met. 

That participation did make a difference. The biggest example of that was the ability of an engaged public to stop the destruction of a cherished city park.

By way of an introduction to myself and my motivators I offer here, what the 'Net has to say about past performance.

FROM THE GOOD FOLK AT GOOGLE

Jim Taylor is a Nanaimo resident known for his civic engagement and his candidacy for Nanaimo City Council in the 2014 municipal election. He also operated the Nanaimo-Info-Blog, a local news and commentary website focused on municipal affairs.

The Nanaimo-Info-Blog served as a platform for local news, event coverage, and critical commentary on city governance. It featured posts on topics such as city infrastructure, development projects, and municipal spending. The blog was known for its independent tone and often questioned city decisions, promoting transparency and fiscal responsibility.

2014 City Council Campaign

In the 2014 municipal election, Jim Taylor ran for a seat on Nanaimo City Council. His campaign emphasized participatory democracy, advocating for greater citizen involvement in major city decisions. He proposed a tax freeze and a core services review to ensure essential services like water, sewer, roads, sanitation, and safety were prioritized before funding special interest projects. 

In the election, Taylor received 5,658 votes, placing 12th among 24 council candidates. The top eight vote-getters were elected to council, so he was not successful in securing a seat. 

Jim Taylor's involvement in local politics and his operation of the Nanaimo-Info-Blog reflect his commitment to civic engagement and transparency in municipal governance.