I have been elected about a dozen times in Aurora.
I've been a candidate in twenty or so elections.
I have listened to hundreds of candidates make various commitments in their quest for voter support.
I have never heard a candidate say voters should be prepared to sell their homes and leave town if they cant afford to pay Aurora's taxes .
Once I heard the Mayor of a neighboring municipality make the statement at a regional council meeting;
"If people can't afford the taxes, they should sell their homes and find something they can afford"
Silence immediately fell upon the room. It was palpable. As if the collective breath was being withheld.
The significance of the mistake was instantly apparent.
There was no going back. No explanation possible.
No votes are won on the promise of higher taxes.
Municipal voters are well aware of the connection between taxes paid and services rendered.
They vote for an assurance of value received in return for taxes paid.
The Mayor of the neighboring municipality was not re-elected or ever elected again for any office.
Friday, 23 August 2013
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7 comments:
But, Evelyn, that was an actual resident on your Blog telling another one that he/she should leave if the taxes seemed onerous. And I'm sure the comment was sincere. It was similar when a woman stood before Council to suggest they work harder on the budget as times were tough on everyone. Complete silence except for lip service which costs nothing.
Ah. I remember one Aurora Mayor claiming that Aurora did not Need affordable housing. And one councillor who did not know the location of the Food Pantry.
Oh, my goodness. Christopher does mike duffy.
Only after he 'did' himself re: water bills.
13:51
It's great to have someone who can laugh at himself.
18:42, he doesn't strike me as the "laugh at himself" sort. I'm always happy to oblige, though...
I know Chris well anf enjoy his banter about issues.He brings topics to the community table and some of us disagee,and others continue to ask questions.He has a following for sure, and an opinion that packs a punch.Like him or not he creates a buzz rather than others who bore.
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