Yes Tina should run for council, A woman, a warrior that has fought for her life and the lives of many Canadian citizens to an extent that most people in this town or this country could never fathom, Honest, strong, diligent. Started and administrated a successful charity that saved and changed lives, Just like a bulldog this woman digs in for what she believes, In my opinion Trent Hills would be fortunate to have her.
Taxpayers are not a revenue source when already maxed out. What sacrifices are the municipalities making when municipal staff are dedicated to cleaning sidewalks on overtime wages? There use to be by-law enforcement for those whose choose not to maintain a sidewalk. How about contracted services versus high end municipal wages? Where is the innovation from those who are paid to administer and save taxpayers money? Why does council give our taxes away? Why would a donut company in town get a $7,000 grant for renovating a $600,000 building they purchased to make profits. From the Alto train proposal, to jammed packed roads from seasonal visitors, everyone wants to come out to the rural areas, but nobody is stopping in our towns and stores are closing.
What level of government isn't in financial crisis? Passing it all down to the people they're supposed to represent. Carney wasn't joking when he said there would have to be sacrifices. But who's sacrificing what here? Top of the bunch surely aren't feeling it.
Solution after solution: raise taxes. Bled to death by a thousand cuts.
There's a reckoning coming and nobody wants to admit it.
Just to add to my previous post. There wasn’t enough desk space for all employees at the meeting. There was a post where a lady was standing at the end of the meeting talking about the high speed train. You can see council members and staff moving around on the floor. This high speed train seems to be a big concern to other councils but this council and staff did not show her respect.
Good reporting Art. I recognize that our municipality is financially in trouble but council agrees to everything the administration through at them. Example about four years ago the other council had a sign in the window they were going to spend hundred and five thousand on renovation to municipal office. They then got a Covid grant, amount unknown and renovated the office plus new furniture. Now they want to replace the furnace, all ready installed a security system and now approved hundred thousand for more renovation. At the last meeting I looked around and seen thirteen employees with laptops. The salaries would more than likely work out to average of hundred thousand. This administration has a spending problem. Art what did they change other than sending the developer back for small backyards in Hastings. I ask why would they approve a new bridge to Nappen Island at 1.7 millions that leads to private property on the other side. They expected the developer to help pay for the lots but he filed for bankruptcy. Leaving the municipality on the hook. The Mayor kept looking for grants to pay for water problems on Trent Island. Members of council should be looking at ways to cut costs and quit spending. Perhaps a election would help. Put the council meeting back to evening so business people could maybe run for council.
Yes Tina should run for council, A woman, a warrior that has fought for her life and the lives of many Canadian citizens to an extent that most people in this town or this country could never fathom, Honest, strong, diligent. Started and administrated a successful charity that saved and changed lives, Just like a bulldog this woman digs in for what she believes, In my opinion Trent Hills would be fortunate to have her.
Taxpayers are not a revenue source when already maxed out. What sacrifices are the municipalities making when municipal staff are dedicated to cleaning sidewalks on overtime wages? There use to be by-law enforcement for those whose choose not to maintain a sidewalk. How about contracted services versus high end municipal wages? Where is the innovation from those who are paid to administer and save taxpayers money? Why does council give our taxes away? Why would a donut company in town get a $7,000 grant for renovating a $600,000 building they purchased to make profits. From the Alto train proposal, to jammed packed roads from seasonal visitors, everyone wants to come out to the rural areas, but nobody is stopping in our towns and stores are closing.
What level of government isn't in financial crisis? Passing it all down to the people they're supposed to represent. Carney wasn't joking when he said there would have to be sacrifices. But who's sacrificing what here? Top of the bunch surely aren't feeling it.
Solution after solution: raise taxes. Bled to death by a thousand cuts.
There's a reckoning coming and nobody wants to admit it.
Well done Joe spot on
Just to add to my previous post. There wasn’t enough desk space for all employees at the meeting. There was a post where a lady was standing at the end of the meeting talking about the high speed train. You can see council members and staff moving around on the floor. This high speed train seems to be a big concern to other councils but this council and staff did not show her respect.
Good reporting Art. I recognize that our municipality is financially in trouble but council agrees to everything the administration through at them. Example about four years ago the other council had a sign in the window they were going to spend hundred and five thousand on renovation to municipal office. They then got a Covid grant, amount unknown and renovated the office plus new furniture. Now they want to replace the furnace, all ready installed a security system and now approved hundred thousand for more renovation. At the last meeting I looked around and seen thirteen employees with laptops. The salaries would more than likely work out to average of hundred thousand. This administration has a spending problem. Art what did they change other than sending the developer back for small backyards in Hastings. I ask why would they approve a new bridge to Nappen Island at 1.7 millions that leads to private property on the other side. They expected the developer to help pay for the lots but he filed for bankruptcy. Leaving the municipality on the hook. The Mayor kept looking for grants to pay for water problems on Trent Island. Members of council should be looking at ways to cut costs and quit spending. Perhaps a election would help. Put the council meeting back to evening so business people could maybe run for council.