‘Withdrawing was necessary because my decision to run in the first place was about change. We need change all over starting at the top’
My decision to withdraw as a candidate in Ward 4 was difficult but necessary. It was difficult because I knew it would disappoint everyone who saw in me the leadership that our city so desperately needs. I was right about this and to them I say sorry for quitting and thank you for your support. Many have asked me to reconsider my decision and I am humbled by this.
I have learned as a candidate that our city is becoming a financial disaster. A 2017 report prepared by KPMG on our long-term financial plan made the following forecast: "a decrease in the City’s overall debt levels, with outstanding debt decreasing from a projected level of $76 million in 2017 to $49 million in 2028." One council later and our debt is closing in on $355 million. That is some decrease. Our city has actually borrowed $2.3 million just to fix some playgrounds.
On the Junction East, when did we become so complacent that we allow a city council to jamb a $98-million building down the taxpayers’ throats with borrowed money — for a building nobody wants or needs at that — will never solve a single real problem downtown? They have allowed our debt to soar while the borrowed money burns a hole in their pocket for senseless and needless projects. They have disrespected each other to the point of exhaustion for all of us.
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