Thursday, March 8, 2012
WOOLWICH TOWNSHIP POLITICS
O.K. I was offended once more by my reception at Woolwich Council Tuesday evening. This is not new although I will say that generally the more complimentary and flattering I am towards Council the better their response. This may be normal human behaviour but I've got news for Council. Not everyone, myself included, speaks to Council only when things are good and they have no concerns. You are going to be appropriately criticized from time to time and if you disagree then inform the Delegate before you of their possible misunderstanding of the facts. That being said it has been clarified for me that Councillor Bauman's criticism of my submitted document was based upon the inference that as a past Councillor he had a copy of the "sweetheart deal" between Uniroyal and the M.O.E.. Councillor Bauman vehemently denies this and as I have no evidence to the contrary I am prepared to accept him at his word. This brings up two issues. Certainly past Mayors had to have been informed of this deal. Afterall the document was in the Township's possession. The second point is that four weeks after this document was "discovered" our Mayor has not shared it with his own Council. He has not been keeping CPAC in the loop and up to date on this earthshattering gamechanger nor has he been keeping Council in the loop. This kind of explains his ridiculous remarks to me Tuesday night. I've let the cat out of the bag. The Mayor did vaguely repeat the magic hocus pocus word "process" a few times. Sorry Mayor Cowan but "process" is usually no more than a bureaucrat's excuse for not consulting or sharing pertinent information . Regarding CPAC you and you alone have blundered over and over again. You've lost my confidence and your continued penchant for secrecy and keeping them in the dark and out of the loop isn't going to restore it. They have been appointed by Council to deal with Chemtura /cleanup/M.O.E. issues. Consult with them regularily and often. Quite frankly even the newest and least experienced of them are way ahead of you and your CAO's knowledge on this subject. The most experienced of them combined with their access to outside knowledge totally dwarf anything you've got inside Woolwich Township. Quite frankly you are only as effective as the information available to you. Did you appoint me originally and the rest of CPAC, both experienced and inexperienced, simply to give the appearance of public consultation? Has this been an intentional one or two man show from the beginning?
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I think the buns burner shall soon be turned up on a certain councillor, Mr. Marshall. He may not like what I have to say. Since he has no idea of who I am, and as most Political Superstars that get legal protection paid for by the people are cocky until something comes forth to cause a hesitation and people to take notice. I suggest someone may soon be volitive to come forth at these meetings Mr. Marshall. One never knows who could show up at these meetings or that may speak with the press on issues. This has been a very interesting watch sir. I hate to spoil things by helping out.
ReplyDeleteI applaud this commentary and any CAO and Mayor who lead Council to a 5.5% tax hike when all of the othe local municipalities have adopted 2% or so are offside with reality. Time for a wholesale change at the township beginning with David Brenneman. Today's KW record has picked up on this theme and will hopefull soon do an expose of Mr. Marshall's good work on the environmental facts too.
ReplyDeleteWhat are these fools into? l want some. These times as stated above call for cuts not spending. Wait a second, they don't give a damn as it shows in this post on politics. Too late now 'cause the candle is burning but come the 2014 elections zing go out they will all go. Sad display here Al by our leaders on many fronts. Shame! Al, that was once a shiiit disturber is now the town good guy and is looking after our children. All the best Mr. Marshall 'cause the corruption runs deep in many areas here.
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