Despite his broken halo, the mayor is a kind man
Mayor Tory made a very serious mistake that will follow him for years to come, but should not define him as a man or as a mayor.The NP Comment newsletter from columnist Colby Cosh and NP Comment editors tackles the important topics with boldness, verve and wit. Get NP Platformed delivered to your inbox weekdays by 4 p.m. ET.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
The homeless shelters within hotels brought with them crime, drug use, and mental health challenges. Unfortunately these new shelters did not have the accompanying social service resources necessary to address these issues. One of these hotel shelters opened up immediately beside three public schools, one of which my son attended. I was quite vocal on social media about my concerns around the open drug use that the children were being exposed to.
While making my way through a crowded Costco, I received a phone call out of the blue, and much to my surprise, on the other end was the familiar radio voice of Mayor Tory. He talked to me for what seemed like an hour trying to at first to convince me of the merits of the shelter and then listening. He listened to my concerns. He didn’t dismiss them. And most importantly, he acted on them.
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