Re: No Regrets - AH Reeve Henry Hogg

Rosemary O'Connor | Oct 01, 2015

Others have rightly taken issue with Reeve Hogg’s comments on the wind turbine issue. These comments were made during Reeve Hogg's recent phone interview with Mr. Jeff Green. I, on the other hand, take issue with Mr. Green's reporting (No regrets over turbine decision – AH Reeve Henry Hogg, Sep 10/15).

Firstly, he stated that “there has been persistent opposition from a number of Denbigh residents” to this project. To the casual reader, the words “a number of” would imply a low level of opposition. In fact, all data gathered thus far has clearly shown that the majority of people in Ward 1 (residents and cottagers) are opposed to this project. Persistence has been demonstrated by a smaller group of people who happen to have the time and the courage to put themselves on the front line.

Secondly, Mr. Green stated that Reeve Hogg “has been the target of much criticism from the opposition groups, including Paul Isaacs, a Denbigh resident…” I see absolutely no reason for Mr. Isaacs to have been singled out in this article. He is not the one “who has launched a public call …”; it was the Denbigh Town Hall that did so. And finally, nowhere in that call was the word secession used.

Mr. Green and I have spoken about my concerns and he has conceded that there was a problem with this reporting. I hope that Mr. Green will make further inquiries in order to ascertain the depth of resentment and the level of conviction of Ward 1 residents. I look forward to seeing the results in future editorials.