Jennifer Smith’s interview with Mayor Corner and Councillor Malerby (Sports complex referendum defended) deserves some comments. (Quotes from the interview are in blue)
Some people have the misconception that there could be homes built on the land unless this complex is constructed. This is totally false!
“The district received 277 letters opposing the proposed development on agricultural land, as well as the Dec. 15 referendum. It received only nine letters in favour.”It’s likely that each of those letters represented two or more people as only one flier was sent to each household.
“All of these 200-some-odd names I assume came out of that meeting,” said Corner, referring to a recent Coldstream Ratepayers’ Association meeting. “That’s fine but the residents will be able to have their say in the referendum.”Interesting comment from a Mayor who voted to build a Municipal Hall after the voters turned it down in a referendum. The Chief Executive Officer stressed that Council is not bound by the outcome of this referendum.
Coun. Mary Malerby said: “I think the people in favour probably are not making as much noise.”Having seen how people supporting the complex used children as pawns I beg to differ.
She points to the petition in favour of the complex, which more than 600 Coldstream residents signed and how this petition in opposition hasn’t even reached the halfway mark of the previous one.See my earlier remarks regarding the numbers. Also, these opponents signed their names unlike many supporting the complex registered through the internet without signatures. I wonder when Dr Suzuki of the Suzuki Foundation took time out of his busy schedule to come and sign the petition. How many children signed?
Some people have the misconception that there could be homes built on the land unless this complex is constructed. This is totally false!
The only way homes could be built on those lands if we have them removed from the land reserve or allow alternate use of the land. Coldstream Meadows was developed on agricultural land that is still in the reserve but has received permission for alternate use!!! Don’t be fooled by lies and misrepresentation!
Corner stands by his council’s decision and reminds residents that this is a project that could benefit many. “It’s not just for sports people but people who want to go for a walk and get off the road.There are many walkways available for area residents: the ribbons of green, the Grey Canal trails, Polson Park, Rotary trail, etc. However, if people take the time to drive all the way to Aberdeen Road for a walk they might as well drive a little further to Kalamalka Lake Park where there are plenty of well developed and maintained walking trails AND THEY ARE ALL PAID FOR.
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