You will note that Georgina’s press release regarding the Grossi lawsuit. They say that this was not a private lawsuit and that Mayor Grossi was effectively a front man for the town’s initiative.
Council appears to be admitting the it’s trying to circumvent the law because government’s can’t legally sue. The town needs to clarify why it used public funds in order to fund a private lawsuit in light of the fact that it’s illegal for governments to sue for defamation.
Apparently it’s not just the weather this winter that is creating thin ice.
Aurora and Halton Hills made the same mistake, but who’s counting ?
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Doesn't matter how they spin it, Georgina discovered they can't put it over . So they rescinded it.
They still have questions to answer.
The Municipal Act is specific about which items can be discussed behind closed doors.
It's a limited list.
It can't be expanded to allow Councillors to plot revenge against a citizen using public resources to that end. To distract attention from the real controversy.
That is not the litigation anticipated in the Act that requires "confidentiality",so that peoplewon't find out what they're up to. .
Or in the case of a Council colleague, instruct a lawyer to suggest the target of the vendetta should not attend the closed door meeting because it might be to his/her financial advantage, to hear how the rest of council is plotting to even up the political score with hundreds of thousands of dollars of public resources.
I kid you not. It has been done..
When I did the tally last week of how much was spent in Aurora , I forgot the $24,000 paid to the First Integrity Commissioner.
$6,000 for six months before the contract was signed and $18,000 for after .
It was a two year contract. It wasn't signed until June. On August 5th ,when he ruled on the complaint that they paid a lawyer $70,000 to prepare for them, they "stripped him (the director)of his authority".
A day too late to say he didn't have authority to make the decision.
It reminds me of a court case I sat in on once.
Two ne'er-do-wells were paid to set a building on fire by its owner. They took a couple of gallon cans of gasoline into the basement and splashed it about liberally
Then they struck a match.
The trial had to be delayed for months until they were released from hospital.
It was actually quite remarkable they were still alive to tell the tale.
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Georgina's attention is now focused whereas before no one paid attention. They are working on a list of questions, sending letters - 3 councilors are apparently on some hit-list for future removal - and are including everything now- big budget will now be scrutinized,
Bless you and thank you.
Read the Auroran on Culture Centre
To Rob Layton; Who are you and who sits on your 'Board'?
Defiant as usual, with no give - ' Well, we are perfect and disappointed that you could expect more for your money.'
Emphasis is on 'your money'. It is Aurora's money and you are not performing to our standards. Well done. Pirri and Abel and Evelyn.
Mr.Rob Layton - it is all about the building, isn't it ? You just want the town money and the building; everything you provide can be done as well or better, certainly with better parking, right here in town. So,by all means, talk to your Board, but order the damn packing boxes and look at vacant real estate in Aurora.
Wonder where they found you - the usual suspects are likely pulling your strings. Sorry, I know it's just your job.
It is always interesting to see who on a new Council will make a move and how well that will be received. So far we are doing well but I would have lost a bet. Never too old to learn.
Check out the Auroran, Looks as though Ron put in into good hands. We have a reporter in town !
Cultural Centre -parse your agreements and CYA. This is not 'abrupt' but has been looming for ages.
Now to deal with sidewalks and other staff agenda.
It happened in Halton, it happened in Georgina. I happened in Aurora and we think we are something special! It happens all of the time - get over it.
I've read the article. It is not the fault of Aurora if you have pre=booked without knowing if you have the building . Great Expectations 101
WTF!
"Or in the case of a Council colleague, instruct a lawyer to suggest the target of the vendetta should not attend the closed door meeting because it might be to his/her financial advantage, to hear how the rest of council is plotting to even up the political score with hundreds of thousands of dollars of public resources.
I kid you not. It has been done.."
Sounds a bit like the kangaroo tribunal that was held in an attempt to lynch some staff members. Another misled and far out irrational notion of self riotous made in Aurora justice, that failed miserably , don’t forget to add that to your legal bill waste list
"Or in the case of a Council colleague, instruct a lawyer to suggest the target of the vendetta should not attend the closed door meeting because it might be to his/her financial advantage, to hear how the rest of council is plotting to even up the political score with hundreds of thousands of dollars of public resources.
I kid you not. It has been done.."
Sounds a bit like the kangaroo tribunal that was held in an attempt to lynch some staff members. Another misled and far out irrational notion of self riotous made in Aurora justice, that failed miserably , don’t forget to add that to your legal bill waste list
9:02 PM
In case you haven't noticed, 'getting over it' is exactly what we are trying to do. Did you have a point you were trying to make ?
To Anonymous 6 February, 2012 9:02 PM
Quote: "It happened in Halton, it happened in Georgina. I happened in Aurora and we think we are something special! It happens all of the time - get over it."
Identify yourself right now !
I'm seriously thinking of suing you for $6 million ! All I have to do is get on Council and I should be good to go... oh hold on, never mind, we have a new council.
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