Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Is Something Fishy At Nanaimo City Hall?


Does Something At City Hall
Smell At Little 'Off'?

At the March 24, 2014 Nanaimo city council meeting two observations could be made that raise a few questions. I don't know how serious these practices could be if allowed to continue, but have the feeling they could have the ability to skew public perception.

Colliery Dams Report

City council received a brief progress report on the work of the Colliery Dam technical committee, which really just amounted to saying they may have something to say by the end of April, maybe.

That was not the curious thing, what was curious was the fact that an opponent of the dams, Mr. Charles Thurkill was listed as a delegation 'on' the agenda that was printed and released last Thursday. Curious? The public is not usually aware of what is on the agenda until Thursday evening at 5:00 pm, yet Mr. Thurkill obviously had been advised by someone at city hall what was upcoming.

Just curious???

Councilor Brennan's notice of motion

There was absolutely nothing on the agenda that indicated Councilor Brennan was going to bring a notice of motion, to remove a previously tabled motion regards the energy from waste plant at Duke Point.

The curious part of this whole little charade, was the fact that many opponents of the plant were in the audience with well done posters and placards expressing their opposition to the plant.

I take no issue with people demonstrating their opposition to the plant, I do however take issue with the skewed public perception that this can create. If you just beamed down from Mars, and walked into the meeting, it would look like 'lots' of Nanaimo residents oppose this plant.

The fact is, it was only those in opposition that were aware of the fact that Councillor Brennan was putting forward her notice of motion.

Not sure this type of politicking should have any place in our city hall, it has the appearance of being underhanded, and down right sneaky.

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2 comments:

  1. Being in contact through social media, much information can be read about upcoming events. The report last night has been discussed for over 2 weeks on different pages and groups in facebook and some councilors have mentioned on their twitter accounts about the excess emails about the 'proposed' WTE plant. We often see signs at council about subjects not on the agenda and sometimes that kicks a council member into action. . .. ;)

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  2. Yes Bill we too see the comments - but as Frank Taylor suggested last night.. rumour has it some people 'may' be getting phone calls and getting advance notice before the agenda is public. And is it coincidence that the anti-wte has 'mysteriously' showed up both times when councillors Brennan and anderson bring forward un-announced, last minute anti-wte motions.. I don't believe in coincidence that much! As Jim Taylor says- Does something at city hall smell a little off- you bet!

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