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The Council did not see that one coming. I think they were truly shocked
Posted by Anonymous to Our Town and Its Business at 5 March 2014 13:41
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I do too. How can that be? The consultant has been working since 2012.. He was quoted in The Auroran several weeks ago that a "significant minority " were opposed .
He appeared not to think the number mattered much.
A letter to the Editor from property owners in response suggested he was misreading the situation.
Seems they were right.
A previous delegation indicated strong opposition . The Mayor was deep in conversation with the
new Depuy-clerk while that was being presented.
A couple of more "communication" meetings were provided.
Seems that's not what was needed.
On Tuesday,the group were very clear in their mind about what's being proposed
They are are still opposed and cited solid reasons.
I think it's time we stopped using consultant studies and went back to the system of Local Improvement Levies.
The process allows a neighborhood to request improvements , a formal process allows signatures of support to be obtained .
I believe if 75% support the improvement a special tax levy can be attached to the neighborhood to pay for the improvements.
It's clean , tidy and fool proof.
If enough people support the improvement are willing to pay for it....it's a go.
If not...it's a no go.... and requires no decision from Council.
Everybody else can relax knowing that those who get the benefit pay the price.
Thursday 6 March 2014
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The importance of a " significant minority " depends upon the individuals within that group and how much influence they can have on others. Someone got it badly wrong this time - Cllr Abel feels both groups should attend some public meeting so he can make up his mind who he will support. Maybe those who bring their own cheerleaders ?
It must be very upsetting when what one views as just another red herring turns around and bites. I love it.
Happy March Break, Evelyn !
Can Aurora get its money back if the consultant messes up ?
Heaven help the new Deputy-clerk. Cllr Humfryes was really working her over.
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