Talk:Bill Walker (American politician)
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Clarification/reality check
Walker was not popularly elected as mayor of Valdez, but rather elected by the city council. The City of Valdez is administered by a manager, meaning that this was strictly a ceremonial position. Walker has admitted such himself, while acting as if people shouldn't be bothered by such details. In other words, he's bought into the same mentality as everyone else that all he needs to do is throw out "mayor", and that we're supposed to take "mayor" at face value and get all wet and gooey inside from hearing the word and not dig any deeper. Additionally, like with Scott McAdams in Sitka, Walker doesn't exactly rank very high within the context of notable mayors. He served during the same era as Walt Day, George Gilson, John Kelsey and Steve McAlpine. That's just one particular era; Valdez has also had such notables as Tony Dimond, John Devens and John Harris serve as mayor. It may be necessary for you to look beyond current headlines and other media hype to understand what I'm saying here. RadioKAOS / Talk to me, Billy / Transmissions 04:35, 5 September 2014 (UTC)
- Thank you for that information. I was not aware of that. (Does that mean Sarah Palin wasn't voted mayor of Wasilla by the citizens but by the city council too?) There's a lot about Alaska politics I don't know, and I tried to go by reliable sources as best I could, though they can often be wrong. Any more info on that would be great. – Muboshgu (talk) 19:39, 16 September 2014 (UTC)
- "Wet and gooey inside"? Seriously? RadioKaos, you might have made this distinction without being snarky about it. One of several comments in your post that are such. Your larger point is valid here, but be welcoming, and polite. Thanks!Juneau Mike (talk) 17:04, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
- TBH I didn't even see that phrase in the mound of text. At least I don't think I did, or I probably would've replied differently. – Muboshgu (talk) 17:11, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
Move discussion
There is was a move discussion in progress on Talk:Omar Ahmad (American politician) which affects this page. Please participate on that page and not in this talk page section. Thank you. —RMCD bot 22:35, 5 October 2014 (UTC)
- The issue was whether to rename Bill Walker (American politician) to Bill Walker (U.S. politician). The result was no consensus to move. 67.100.127.30 (talk) 19:34, 15 November 2014 (UTC)