Different directions.

Richard is right: This Council is going in a different direction then the previous one did. For one thing, we reaffirmed our commitment to our volunteer firemen. Taxpayers of Coldstream can rest assured that our fire protection is secure.

Staff members have a choice to go along or resign. Policy decisions are the prerogative of the representatives of the taxpayers and those are the elected members of Council. As one of my colleagues on Council said: "anyone can put out a sign on his/her front lawn during the campaign and ask for support."

Staff members have that same right. If elected, they can trade their wages for the wages of Council members (they don't measure up!) and can make policy decisions. Otherwise, their choices are restricted to two options. The Director of Finance made her choice and I, for one, wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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