I can’t believe it’s necessary to bring this up again. I, Linda Saxon, own the copyright to all text and photos on this blog, unless otherwise noted, and none is to be copied without my permission.
There are still those who believe just because something is on the internet, it’s ok to take it; it’s not, it’s called theft.
Nancy Atkinson, representing the Amherstburg Taxpayers Association, and former councillor Diane Pouget are delegates for the Monday, June 13 council meeting; both raise some good questions. More residents should hold council accountable.
I don’t spoon feed; view the full agenda on the town website.
As per my request, the candidate contact information is now available on the town’s website.
Linden Crain is the first councillor candidate.
VOTE on Monday, October 24, 2022.
Valerie Critchley, town clerk, emailed, “As Candidates provide us with their Campaign phone numbers and email addresses, we will be adding these to the site. I believe we were provided with that information for the two candidates that have filed to date last week and the website will be updated.”
I had advised that having to visit the town hall to inspect the nomination papers to obtain that information is a barrier to persons with disabilities.
Now everyone benefits; that’s what inclusive means.
Related: WANTED: Councillor Candidates And Their Contact Info
Amherstburg town hall displays the inaugural Essex County Accessibility Flag for National AccessAbility Week along with the ‘accessible entrance at back’ lawn sign.
The 54 year old wheelchair access symbol was intended to indicate access. A more inclusive symbol to display on a flag would be the Hidden Disability Symbol Canada.
Personally, I’d like to have five new councillors on Amherstburg town council.
There are no councillor candidates yet on the uncertified list for the upcoming 2022 election, although candidates have until August 19 to register. We’ll need time to sort through those that make sincere promises that are achievable and those that spew the usual rhetoric.
Getting to know the candidates might be a bit easier if their contact information was also published on the town’s website; Lakeshore and Tecumseh both post it – wouldn’t that be a good start to accountability and transparency?
Sunday, May 29, 2022 – the start of National AccessAbility Week; inclusive from the start is this year’s theme and this photo is my contribution to raising awareness of the need for inclusion in our community.
Amherstburg’s Open Air event where, for the third year, barriers prevent the almost 5,000 persons with disabilities from equally participating in their community: barriers to the downtown core, including the post office, banks, hair salons and parking to allow for games, patios, entertainment to occupy the streets.
Valerie Critchley, town clerk, has advised, “as Councillor Simone has not yet brought back her motion, your correspondence has been held in abeyance.”
In a May 12 email to Councillor Simone, I stated, “Since your notice of motion was ‘pulled’ from the agenda, without a motion detailing when it would return, my submission was put on hold, which delayed consideration of any actions to address truth and reconciliation. my requests should not be dependent on your decision to follow up/not follow up on your notice of motion.
i hereby request that my original submission be placed back on council’s agenda for consideration. if administration decides not to do so, then i request that you or any other member of council introduce my submission at the next council meeting just as has been done for any taxpayer concern.”
How long will Councillor Simone take to decide to take action/not take action?
Spoiler alert: Mayor DiCarlo didn’t answer the questions put to Councillor Simone 10 weeks ago.
Mayor DiCarlo emailed:
“Thank you for your email. I am assisting Councillor Simone with her notice of motion, and have been asked to provide responses to any inquires that come forward.
I can advise that consultations continue to take place with various indigenous peoples. Once we have had the appropriate consultations with them, including their concerns and expectations to move forward, a revised notice of motion may be brought forward to council.
I am not sure what you mean by “as has been done for any taxpayer concern”. I can confirm from experience that not every taxpayer concern is moved forward by a council member in a public meeting. Many are addressed, as appropriate, outside of a council meeting. Since all members of council have received this correspondence, they can certainly bring your requests forward under unfinished or new business.
As your requests would affect the indigenous peoples of our community, and/or our region, I think it would be more appropriate to raise your suggestions with indigenous peoples, before adopting them as a municipality. If you have had discussions with local indigenous peoples regarding your requests, I would appreciate that information so that I can follow up, and ensure the town can move forward with their guidance.”
Related:
Now Eight Weeks Awaiting Answers On Amherst Namesake From Councillor Simone
Amherstburg Councillor Simone’s Notice of Motion to Redefine Town Name
“If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.” George Carlin
VOTE on Monday, October 24, 2022.
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