Yesterday was an interesting day. I talked with several people as I went about incidental chores about town. At the bank, a cashier I have known for many years commented at how pleased she is that Domtar lands are being cleaned up. The old derelict buildings have been demolished and there are a number of heavy equipment on site working at site preparation before bioremediation can commence. She is impressed that finally, after decades of the lands sitting idle, something is getting done. I say ditto to that!
Shortly after hearing this comment, I ran into Jack. As usual, we exchanged pleasantries and the discussion quickly turned to the Domtar lands. Jack advised that he was unable to locate the details of the tax relief that will be provided to Springwood with respect to the contractual agreements between the company cleaning up and eventually developing the Domtar lands and the Town. I was sure the documents were public documents, and I was able to obtain a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding and have now reviewed it in depth. Very interesting. I should be able to answer Jack's questions today.
Other people congratulated me on running and I hope to run an open and honest campaign. I refuse to be drawn into idle gossip and inneundo about certain people. As far as I am concerned, every single person who enters the race seeking a seat on council is to be respected and listened to during the campaign. Every candidate has strengths and weaknesses, and it is up to the public to determine who will be best to form the next council. I hope that we focus on candidates' strengths. I hope we notice the talents, the energy and commitment and spend a lot less time finding ways to downplay or undermine one another. If we all focus on what we offer that is unique and useful to a functioning council, we will provide the public with clear choices. I was told yesterday that is what the public wants to see and hear
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