The NDP will not support the Liberals election platform. So there will be an election later in the Spring.
Well By Golly. that would be now. As if it hasn't been on-going since Dalton McGuinty bade a sad farewell.
Councillor Ballard will be busy. He doesn't have to resign his seat to be a candidate in theprovincial
election.
He can fullfil his commitment to the town and be a candidate in the provincial election. It should not make a difference.
If he chooses to resign, Council will not have make a decision between appoint or call a by-election in the last six months. An appointment can be made.
If he is elected to the provincial seat but the House isn't called, there's no reason he can't complete the term on Council.
Registration for Council closes in September. We would be in election mode. Nothing much gets done during that period.
In answer to the person who doesm't hear anyone laughing but me during Council meetings, that's because you are not really listening to anyone else but me laughing. It must be a real burden for you.
There are plenty of lighter moments during Council meetings.The tangible tocicity of the previous
ten years has vanished from the Council Chamber.
The man has it made in the shade.
ReplyDeleteBut....are you certain the NDP is not support the platform ? This is Ontario politics after all.
Oops. My bad. That will teach me not to read the Blog before checking the breaking news.
ReplyDeleteCllr Ballard was quoted " If an election is called, I will step aside "
ReplyDeleteI think Council can manage without one member for the duration of the term. Like, how many times do they meet over the summer ?
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ReplyDelete- in the Auroran when he announced
Does this present a problem with your blog, Evelyn ? I ask because we have a difference of opinion, several of them, in our family. I expect the Blog might be the same.
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean that the things which were to be increased in price will remain the same ?
ReplyDeleteA by-election would be ridiculous at this point in time, and an appointment would be worse. Richmond Hill had an appointment at the beginning of December. What a farce that was. It was a poor theatrical performance of democracy. Something that Aurora experienced in the last term.
ReplyDeleteThe writ will be May 7th, let’s see if C. Ballard is a man of his word.
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