We can guess on resolutions that were made but not kept or maybe even never made.
Zero tax increase - obviously with a 3.75 per cent tax increase for 2012 nobody will say this resolution was made or kept. It's pretty typical. There seems to be no vision here by council to come up with something really groundbreaking - mostly just more of the same. In this term of council we've already seen taxes go up by over six per cent - in two quick years.
Infrastructure - we have no new information or updates on GO expansion to Clarington, not enough progress getting the 407 built in one swoop to the 35/115 nor any excitement generated by council on Darlington new build - albeit we have some good news on refurbishment. Fighting the incinerator has been left to a local environmental group.
Council cooperation - far too many contentious votes are still split 5-2 down partisan lines with no sign of any change soon. Public bickering does not serve the public nor council. Councillors need to remember little is served by senseless opposition and steamrolling every vote doesn't make for an inclusive council.
Note: the photo you see above is of the new Shoppers Drug Mart that opened up last weekend in Courtice - the sides have been adorned with remarkable pictures depicting early settlers to the area. If you haven't seen them yet it's worth walking up there and taking a look.
Next blog I'll take a look at the direct election of our regional chair. There is an upcoming public meeting April 4 at 10am about electing our regional chair.
