The vote was to re evaluate selling it. Because they had already agreed to declare it surplus, they needed a 2/3rds majority to re open discussions on it.
Instead of asking if 2/3rds wanted to reopen discussion, the question proposed was "who is in favour of continuing with the original direction (sale of the property)". At least 4 ((St-Louis, Restoule, Nicol & Larabie) raised their hands so the mayor determined that it was a majority. It wasn't clear if the others were also going to raise their hands or vote another way.
It's starting to look like democracy has been inverted in our town. Instead of elected representatives ensuring that the needs of the people are looked after and the will of the people is being implemented. We have a council that just serves the desires of the hired staff and serves as a rubber stamp for the staff.
The passionate to the issue who's voices matter shall simply direct their community contributions to their own causes not controlled by civil servants who fail to listen as their voice that matters has directed. Their passion matters to. Defund your incompetence.
Who were the councillors that voted to keep it?
The vote was to re evaluate selling it. Because they had already agreed to declare it surplus, they needed a 2/3rds majority to re open discussions on it.
Instead of asking if 2/3rds wanted to reopen discussion, the question proposed was "who is in favour of continuing with the original direction (sale of the property)". At least 4 ((St-Louis, Restoule, Nicol & Larabie) raised their hands so the mayor determined that it was a majority. It wasn't clear if the others were also going to raise their hands or vote another way.
I see. Thanks!
It's starting to look like democracy has been inverted in our town. Instead of elected representatives ensuring that the needs of the people are looked after and the will of the people is being implemented. We have a council that just serves the desires of the hired staff and serves as a rubber stamp for the staff.
The passionate to the issue who's voices matter shall simply direct their community contributions to their own causes not controlled by civil servants who fail to listen as their voice that matters has directed. Their passion matters to. Defund your incompetence.