On the Campaign Trail

Today was a busy day-after the Mutt Strut, Maggie joined me and we went door to door in Heritage Hills. Many thanks to Maggie, and to all the people who chatted with me and encouraged my campaign.

The issues raised were diverse, but shared by most people in that new subdivision. First, every person who spoke to me was concerned for his or her safety when using the Highway 22 and Highway 1 intersection during rush hours. They also commented on the lack of connectivity with the Town as there is no pathway system that they can follow to get into the core-everyone must have a car.

It was interesting that the citizens said the development is wonderful and they deliberately chose their neighbourhood-they like the diversity of housing options. However, they want the developer to follow through with the amenities that they were promised. They do not want their residential community to become a commercial area. The noise and traffic from construction crews is also a nuisance, but they do understand that this will continue until full build out. I was surprised to hear that construction is allowed on Sundays and that crews start as early as 7:00 am. My understanding is that we do have a bylaw regarding work crew start up and the hours when construction noise is permitted. Here is the link to the Town's Noise Bylaw. Section 4.2 provides that "noise" is not permitted in the night. Night is the period from 10:00 pm to 8:30 am on a weekend.
http://www.cochrane.ca/municipal/toc/webcms.nsf/AllDoc/4D1FA8763B40896E872572A00079B4FE/$File/03-2007%20noise%20control.pdf?OpenElement


After dropping Maggie back home, I went back out on the campaign trial and ended up in West Valley. The issues raised there were the Highway 22 and Highway 1A intersection, and the lack of emergency access at Horse Creek Road. Two different families were excited about the possibility of serving as PALs-public at large representatives- on Town Boards and Committees. This was very refreshing news. As well, I had the opportunity to hear from some folks who want to learn more about sustainability. I will find the link to the town website where PAL positions are posted.

I moved into the Riverview area, and canvassed one neighbourhood before my feet told me to head for home-I think I have walked about 15 km today. No issues were raised, but I reconnected with some great supporters and that was a wonderful way to end the day.

More tomorrow. I'm on a roll....... May go back out after dinner.