This morning I searched T.V. for something of interest other than CNN and came up short .
I checked out Facebook and launched into a lengthy debate with my friend Tom Mrakas.
On Tuesday, I drove down the cart path of the former golf course until stopped by a rotting bridge across the creek. A sign advertises future homes from $2 million. Premier Kathleen Wynne is
traversing the Province talking about perceived problems. The price of housing and the difficulties
for families featured amid her concerns.
Development of the former Aurora Highlands Golf Course is certainly not going to resolve any part of the housing problem in Aurora. Aurora's MLA is Premier Wynne's Minister of Housing. He resides in
the golf course neighbourhood. I understand, he was active in opposing development.
There were Councillors and neighbours of the property who believed the town should buy the real estate to prevent it from being developed. I imagine the price gave them pause.
Municipal councillors have been organized and working to negate the authority of the Ontario Municipal Board. A Bill has been presented in the legislature. The Councillors are feeling very positive they will accomplish their objective. Specifically , any application for development of vacant land within an urban municipality can be denied without appeal.
Aurora is not a large town. Taxpayers shoulder the burden of a massive top-heavy administration
with a payroll in the millions for a handful of individuals . The town's recently departed CAO went to Richmond Hill for an annual salary of $260,000 . An increase from $200,000.
In return,elected representatives are entitled to receive professional advice on efficient, municipally related, business practice.
That's not what happens. Not here. And not apparently at Queen's Park.
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