05-14-2018, 09:37 AM
(05-14-2018, 08:50 AM)Spokes Wrote:(05-11-2018, 01:11 PM)KevinL Wrote: I'd like to see more coordination between the cities (especially on active transportation and route planning) and some services should be uploaded to the Region (firefighting) but wholesale merging is not the solution.
While I think it just makes sense, but I also think it'll never happen officially.
But I agree with KevinL's standpoint. There are some services that should be under Regional control. Fire is one. Especially since EMS and Police already are. What about libraries?
I'd actually argue libraries are a great example of why merging is a bad idea.
We have four library programs in the region, doing very different, very local things. There is possibly the opportunity for better integration, full amalgamating would likely cost us quite a bit in terms of custom programs meeting the needs of local communities.