Title: Political Dilemma Post by: editor on September 10, 2006, 09:23:05 am Political Dilemma
The focus on Hamilton’s political dilemma was expressed in several e-mail views, that seem to express some, within this community. “We have some good politicians but they don’t have a good handle of the overall picture” “Cities used to be able to govern themselves though today we probably don’t need a City Council because the Province has all the control” “Cities like Hamilton are being coerced into fulfilling the needs of the province because they is need of provincial funds, but never get enough to stand on their own. This City has been beat up so bad that it is afraid to stand up to the Province. There is also too much co-erosion with this City that leads to poor management, and only certain sectors benefit from it’s wealth.” “The truth of the matter is that we have not had good leadership in this City for years, and when they get one thing right, they usually lose the benefit by screwing up, destroying, or negating the benefits.” “Hamilton people have a good heart but not strong enough to get involved, mostly because they feel they are never told the whole truth.” “Hamilton is a fragmented City, like Humpty Dumpty, and no-one knows how to put the pieces together, it seems they make it worse by playing the game of divide and conquer.” “ I read all your stories on this site, I don’t know why I bother to comment because it’s really pointless, these people live in a different world, and they don’t understand how hard it is to make ends meet. The only time they think of the average person is at election time. It seem all we do is pay for legal fees for all their mistakes, so what is the point?” Your vote is important! Vote November 13th What do you think...? Comments appreciated ham_editor@yahoo.ca Title: Re: Political Dilemma Post by: editor on September 13, 2006, 03:17:34 pm Update-Opinion-Political Dilemma “With respect to the comments on “Political Dilemma” let me first of all say, that many in this city would agree with the general overtones. Howbeit, there has been some positives in this City, the Harbor font and the cleaning up of the Bay was a positive undertaking. The development of the airport in it’s fundamental principals were positive. That being said, the present overtones to this project, at this time, does not seem to in the best interests of Hamilton. Another issue that does not seem transparent to this City are the issues of Green Space and amalgamation. Conceptually, both of these issues are wrought by political interests rather that for long term benefits. Addressing the issue of amalgamation is short, this process will never be repeated, as the province now recognizes all the negative impacts. Similarly, the gigantic sweep of green space is within the same fault. We need to recognize the intensification is necessary to lower the cost to City Services. Howbeit, the issue of green space needs to be applies province wide, with some practical sense for future growth. As it stands, those who are financially mobile and want to maintain their privacy outside major cities will. Notwithstanding, Hamilton will suffer the greatest consequences considering it’s vast rural area within the GTA. and will forfeit growth to cities like Brantford, etc..etc.. who are outside green space, that will accommodate such living space. The reality is that though I have office space in the City, and I were to make a move, it certainty would not be in downtown. Though well establishes in the City, any serious considerations would be to live outside of the present boundaries of the GTA.” Your vote is important! Vote November 13th What do you think...? Comments appreciated ham_editor@yahoo.ca |