Sudburians thought they elected intelligent,
fiscally responsible and generally astute people to manage and
direct Greater" Sudbury's affairs.
Our councillors proved us wrong. Thousands of
taxpayers' dollars were spent to pay consultants because our
council was unable or unwilling to make intelligent
decisions.
Gross amounts of money were spent to
refurbish council chambers. Some $350,000 would have fixed a
lot of potholes or put towards projects which would have been
beneficial for all taxpayers.
And why did Sudbury need another million
dollar building? The (provincial tower) white elephant is going
to cost us dearly down the road.
And now there is more talk about a "per
garbage bag fee" to dig even deeper in our pockets. As if the
water and sewer fees weren't enough.
With an election coming up, one wonders what
other great boondoggles are in store for taxpayers. It's time
to think hard about making some changes at city hall. The
present council does not deserve our confidence any
longer.
Jack Becvar
Sudbury