More Efficient Regional Council
Posted by Tove Bowman
on May 02, 2012
Wednesday, May 2nd, Regional Councillor, Bruce Timms spoke about a greater and more efficient Regional Council for Greater Niagara. He presented an outline of the current structure and a visional future structure, where local councillors would be full time councillors and also sit on Regional Council. The idea of an expanded Regional Council, and eventually getting rid of the small local councils appears to growing.
Last night I spoke with one of the first regional councillors, when Regional Council was first introduced, the then Mayor of Thorold, Dr. D. A. Mc Millan, who spoke very favourable of one greater Regional Council governing Greater Niagara. Councillor Timms is convinced it will be more efficient, have less duplication, and be better for all residents.
It was an interesting presentation, particularly for me, because I was around when Regional Council was first introduced and heard the public complain about 'duplication.' I see it as having gone full circle, and I hope it is for the better of the residents in the Greater Niagara.
Thank you very much for the presentation.
Last night I spoke with one of the first regional councillors, when Regional Council was first introduced, the then Mayor of Thorold, Dr. D. A. Mc Millan, who spoke very favourable of one greater Regional Council governing Greater Niagara. Councillor Timms is convinced it will be more efficient, have less duplication, and be better for all residents.
It was an interesting presentation, particularly for me, because I was around when Regional Council was first introduced and heard the public complain about 'duplication.' I see it as having gone full circle, and I hope it is for the better of the residents in the Greater Niagara.
Thank you very much for the presentation.
