April 2024
January Cheque Register
Discussion 94 of 365; Well the January Cheque Register has been posted. This is one of those times when it’s easiest to just say… Wow! In 12 years of closely following Municipal Politics, I have [...]
March 2024
Brian Smith’s double standard
Discussion 92 of 365; I will make today’s short and sweet. Mayor Smith objected to a recent Facebook post where the use of the Arena was being questioned. For once, I agree with his assessment. [...]
Here we grow again!
Discussion 91 of 365; Here we grow again! Several people have asked that we make these discussions available outside of Facebook so that those not using FB can watch and learn. My good friend [...]
No consultation on Beach One.
Discussion 90 of 365; Ellen Tim’s has been telling people that there is a big announcement coming up regarding Beach One properties. Perhaps that was the real estate discussions being held behind closed doors yesterday. [...]
Transparency- Final chapter
Discussion 89 of 365; Transparency- Final chapter; Social Media Influences. For a few days we have discussed the various ways our current Council has rapidly and deliberately eroded several important mechanisms that have built a [...]
Educational sale of WDI
Okay, much has been made of Mayor Smith holding an in camera meeting for “Educational purposes” to discuss WDI. my first thought is education? What does council need two hours to be educated on Wasaga [...]
Transparency – Process and its impact.
Discussion 88 lof 365; Transparency- Process and its impact. First off, IF “in camera” meetings are being held improperly, we have no way for investigators to review those meetings. It seems we are seeing more [...]
Addendum, more money for Joe
Thought this might be of interest. Note. It is directly from the Addendum to this Thursdays meeting. Oh… looks like a behind closed doors meeting about WDI is planned. Any guesses? This does not include [...]
Transparency 2
Discussion 87 lof 365; Transparency- 2 Technology considerations. STOP THAT SILLY RECORDING! Technology in Political Life should enable trust! Advancing technologies have enabled those members of the public who have an interest in governance [...]
Transparency 1
Discussion 86 lof 365; Transparency 1- what? why? Well here comes another 4 part series…… Transparency is more than a catch phrase, it should be a basic building block of democracy. Unfortunately, many politicians have [...]
A clinic with no provincial funding
Why did our current municipal Council create a walk-in clinic WITHOUT government funding? innisfil managed to get $1.4 million towards there’s? I often critique the actions of our current council but when their decisions cost [...]