We need to make sure that our planning processes produce long term community benefits and make sure that we are taking advantage of both Federal and Provincial programs that partner with municipalities in the areas of infrastructure . transportation and economic development.
The next council should review the towns economic performance over the past four years with the EDTC so we can have the discussion on the best way to move forward in growing our tax base .There are many candidates registered who could really add to that conversation because of their business background or knowledge of how the economy works , so I am sure there would be no shortage of positive ideas.
We have to restore the trust of developers and investors in our town council. Over the past four years we have seen developers and business people alike come to council in mass to state their displeasure with the direction this past council has taken .Most of this has fallen on deaf ears. The next council needs to listen , then they need to be responsive ,and then they have to follow through on their commitment. It is clear if business people and developers do not invest in Fort Erie , it's the taxpayer that will pay higher taxes and get little or nothing in return. The next council must repair the damage to this relationship , no question about it.
Over the next weeks and months I will continue to post on a regular basis about the issues that both you and I face every day. I am trying to show you in these posts on how I will " Put People First " if you elect me Councillor in Ward One .Your comments are always welcomed !! Have A Great Summer !!!! George
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