Someone should run against our Mayor

Robert Craigue | Jul 20, 2022

I read in your column on Central Frontenac Council meetings that someone stated that they tried to allow subdivision of large properties in C/F by farmers and land owners and it was rejected by government. I imagine that was a previous government to the Conservatives of Doug Ford, because I'm sure they would allow it.

It is reasonable to allow subdivision in C/F because most of the land is rock farms and trees certainly most is not suited to farm as evidenced by it's abandonment by farmers years ago. Why not let these old-timers make a little money for their old age by subdividing off some of their land?

That would allow sites large enough for septic systems and water wells without endangering the environment and allow some growth in our population to pay taxes. Which brings me to the issue of Zealand Road being returned to gravel. We had a poorly paved road that had blind hills and corners and no ditches and now we have a gravel road with blind hills and corners and no ditches, with the addition of dust control we now have the ability to rot your vehicle away summer and winter.

Please, someone run against our mayor who understands the need for good roads. I see we now need to hire someone to write applications to the people who have funds to distribute. Please no more bureaucrats. They propagate faster than chipmunks and just because they slipped a new building into your inventory, you don't need to fill it.

Robert Craigue