LETTER TO THE EDITOR OF THE WATERLOO REGION RECORD

Today's Waterloo Region Record carrys a letter To The Editor written by Richard Clausi, a member of SWAT which is a sub-committee of CPAC. While we knew that SWAT offends Chemtura's sense of being in control we did not know how much they offend the new Council. Apparently all SWAT members are personna non grata at the secret discussions of the Mayor's proposed "stakeholders" meeting. These members include multiple professionals in the environmental field such as David Marks, Dr. Henry Regier, Ken Jensen and more. Seems kind of obvious doesn't it that this "stakeholders" meeting is intentionally excluding the best informed people.

Richard's Letter tells it like it is and corrects some misinformation made for example by Councillor Mark Bauman. Mark made his usual bleating noises about inappropriate "personal attacks" earlier in the Record. Any such suggestion aimed at CPAC members is a damned lie courtesy of a damned liar. Richard clarifys that the issue is Chemtura and the M.O.E.'s refusal to attend public CPAC meetings and answer honest serious questions about their east side leakage of contaminants including Dioxins and Agent Orange.

Richard also clarifys the nonsensical meeting being proposed by Mayor Shantz. This meeting is mere window dressing to allow Chemtura & the M.O.E., via their friends on Council, to make changes in the CPAC processes, membership and procedures.

Finally Richard spells out the strength of the current CPAC. This CPAC has put all before it to shame with their investigative abilities and honesty and strength of character. Shame on Mayor Shantz and Councillor Bauman for their support of Chemtura and the M.O.E..