Dec. 10: Too much pomp at Hamilton council inauguration, mixed opinions on Doug Ford and other letters | Daily News Byte

Ford should be fired

Premier Doug Ford was recorded, fully televised, prostrate facing Ontarians, promising not to enter the Greenbelt. However, this person can boldly go ahead with plans to build Ontario by claiming valuable farmland, wetlands, forests and the list goes on even though the majority of people are against it.

A person is fired for what he did under any other position. Why are there no systems in place to remove him from being premier?

Instead he would kick out the farming community, sharing the wealth with developers who suspiciously bought in when they did. The guy was making us laugh and you could tell his new gig was to display a sign every time he spoke that said Building Ontario.

Immigrants are said to be coming soon and for their sake it would not be because they are going to Ontario where we are under siege by a dictator and his developer friends. Praying for justice to prevail before all is lost in the name of greed.

Ford’s new motto

Mr. Ford is doing what he can to make green space available to smart developers. There is no crime in being smart. These developers will make this green space available for low-income housing. Everyone is a winner. Furthermore, the concern of Mr. Ford for the industrious commuter has given him the green light on a beautiful highway winding through green space. An amazing, a time saving superhighway will allow commuters a relaxing and stress-free ride home through gorgeous green scenery. Once again, the Conservative party is showing its true colours. Perhaps a new motto, one that captures the growing vibe of neo-Conservatism, will be released for public comment. “You touch my back, I’ll touch your back.” Catchy. Will Mr. Ford?

Toeing the party line

I think it would be a waste of time to write to either Steve Clark or Donna Skelly with objections to Bill 23 because their minds are closed to anything other than what Doug Ford wants to do. However, I wonder if in their hearts they really feel that this destructive and ill-conceived bill is the right way or are they worried about hurting their boss and thus their future political prospects so ‘t they toe the party line at all costs?

Reckless spending?

Now that Andrea Horwath has finally reached the peak of her powers, we see the reckless spending begin almost immediately. Spending this kind of money on an oath is unconscionable. Triple! No wonder The Spectator doesn’t object to this sort of thing for a former NDP MPP. I hope this is not how our new mayor plans to run the city. Inviting 315 to what are likely relatives and friends is not, “being accessible, open and engaging with the public.” I checked my mail twice, no invitation.

Don’t blame Ford

I saw greenbelt demonstrators being asked by reporters why they were protesting the development of Greenbelt land. Their answers were “leave our farmland” and “stop the spread.” I have lived in rural Glanbrook for 22 years and realize the importance of preserving the Greenbelt and farmland. However, where do these demonstrators live? Do any of them live in the sprawl that runs up old Highway 6 to Caledonia or do they live in the once beautiful rural farmland and now urban sprawl known as Binbrook? Doug Ford was out of office when all of that was approved

Has anyone asked the people who actually own the farms how they feel about being told what they can and cannot do on their land?

Developers don’t work if no one buys? What would you say to people who want to become buyers? Those families who want their piece of suburbia?

More luxury please

When I think about the needs of so many people today, including the food banks that help them, I have to worry about the money spent for our inaugural Hamilton council. Could it be that the $33 per person ‘hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks’ charge, and the $2892 for the police and $2542 for “plants and boutonniere,” disregarding the $5763 Convention Center rental fee, were not spent smarter? Such is the trade-off for a “historic, exciting” night. I like the new transparency, but I prefer less pomp and ceremony.

Thanks, homeless

Who knew this council would spend $2.5 million over four years to make their lives easier?

Thanks to the homeless.

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