What is so interesting in all of this is that Deputy-Mayor McRoberts recanted his vote and publicly stated that he felt the matter should never have been discussed and decided, that the Municipal Act didn't permit such decisions.
******
Nothing about the situation was normal. When the in-camera decision was reported Out, former Councillor Bob Mc Roberts refuted the decision made behind closed doors and stated the advice given to Council members present did not conform to his understanding of the Municipal Act.
Although Councillors Gallo and Granger and I believe Gaertner stated on the hustings, they had no idea the resolution they voted for would lead to litigation against residents, they had a second opportunity to voite with Councillor Mc Roberts. against the motion.
They did not. .
There appeared to be no doubt in their minds that action was necessary ,using town resources, against anyone who might exercise the democratic right to be critical of an elected official, even if they had no idea who the person might be. .
No comments:
Post a Comment