Councillor Mike Klassen's patronizing LinkedIn rant on view cones

He says you don't understand view cones, because he doesn't get them himself

ABC Councillor Mike Klassen wrote a patronizing rant on Linkedin defending city council’s decision to potentially remove view cones.

He not only patronized Sandy James, a well-respected urban planning veteran and critic, but he also condescendingly implied that the rest of us lack a true understanding of view cones, because apparently he’s tried and failed to understand them himself.

You can read Klassen’s original LinkedIn post here endorsed by Councillor Peter Meiszner no less. Here’s Sandy James’ post they took issue with.

To make it easier for you to discuss this with friends and family over Thanksgiving dinner, we’ve broken down his post for you in detail:

If you have some words for Councillor Klassen, you can send him an email by pressing this button:

(If the button doesn’t work, email instructions are below.)

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Brews & Views: Protect Heather Bay View Cone (Sun, Oct 8)

We’re hosting the first Brews & Views that’s part-protest and part-social to show city council public views are worth saving.

This Sunday, Oct 8 at 11am to 1pm, come grab a coffee at Convivial Cafe at the Leg and Boot Square, and chat how we can save Vancouver's public views while enjoying the Heather Bay view.

Don't forget your camera to capture the public views of the Lions to share online to remind everyone why these views should be protected for everyone to enjoy.

Where: Convivial Cafe and Bakery at the Leg and Boot Square
Date: Sunday, Oct 8
Time: 11am-1pm

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Email Instructions

TO: mike.klassen@vancouver.ca

CC: ken.sim@vancouver.ca, rebecca.bligh@vancouver.ca, christine.boyle@vancouver.ca, adriane.carr@vancouver.ca, lisa.dominato@vancouver.ca, pete.fry@vancouver.ca, sarah.kirby-yung@vancouver.ca, brian.montague@vancouver.ca, lenny.zhou@vancouver.ca, peter.meiszner@vancouver.ca

BCC: info@saveourskylineyvr.ca

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