In Owen Sound, the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability are being tested as the Mayor refuses to answer questions about conduct, transparency, and public engagement.
We can’t expect the public to give transparency and trust if our leaders can’t give it to us.
The name calling has to go on all sides as well - who actually says “boo birds” about their own constituents other than the likes of those to our south?
Leaders need to do better!!!
Anyone reading this article or this comment - ask yourself:
Why did Owen Sound cancel its public budget meeting when other municipalities didn’t?
Why should residents need a freedom-of-information request just to see survey results?
How does cutting public participation to three minutes reflect “engagement”?
Should the Mayor thank a developer for “affordable units” without clarifying if it was required or voluntary?
If the Code of Conduct says treat the public with dignity, why dismiss people with labels?
We can’t expect the public to give transparency and trust if our leaders can’t give it to us.
The name calling has to go on all sides as well - who actually says “boo birds” about their own constituents other than the likes of those to our south?
Leaders need to do better!!!
Anyone reading this article or this comment - ask yourself:
Why did Owen Sound cancel its public budget meeting when other municipalities didn’t?
Why should residents need a freedom-of-information request just to see survey results?
How does cutting public participation to three minutes reflect “engagement”?
Should the Mayor thank a developer for “affordable units” without clarifying if it was required or voluntary?
If the Code of Conduct says treat the public with dignity, why dismiss people with labels?
So many questions.
Government owes us direct, clear answers.