An Open Letter To St. Albert Council
06/06/2009 06:31
To Mayor Crouse And Council:
The Mayors enthusiasm for his “Downtown Vision” is well documented, and it comes as no surprise at all, that council supports this vision.
I wonder however just how much of this enthusiasm for “The Vision” is shared by those residing in St. Albert outside of the little clique at city hall.
To that end I pose these questions:
1. Do you agree that you were elected to office to represent the residents of St. Albert?
2. Have you sought public opinion (canvassed) regarding this issue?
3. What is the cost estimate for this project?
4. From where will the funds be realized?
5. Will you support a plebiscite to determine the outcome of this project?
6. Are you confident enough, to make this an election issue?
7. Can you give assurance that a new civic building is not, and will not, be part of equation?
Your response to these questions is anticipated and will be appreciated. As you can see I have copied St. Albert’s Place and will be posting your response/non-response there also.
Regards,
Robert Hartley
St. Albert
SINC SAYS:
Mr. Hartley sent a copy of this message to each member of council. While I wish him luck in getting individual responses, my bet is that there will be 50% of council or more who will snub Mr. Hartley without so much as a reply to his questions. Had it been me, I would have posed one more question, that being, “When will you screw up the courage to fire the city manager?” For those that do reply, I predict not all questions will be addressed. It is the political way you know.
