01-18-2019, 04:33 PM
(01-18-2019, 03:55 PM)Rainrider22 Wrote: Then there is the loss of fair representation of local issues and even the ability to address more localized problems. This is why we have local government. To deal with local issues. City issues vs rural issues are often opposing or conflicting...
There is no reason why a single level of government cannot fairly deal with a rural portion as well. Already the cities balance urban vs suburban vs industrial areas. Local councilors represent their constituents at the municipal level. There is no fundamental reason why it would need to be a separate level of government. As an example, Woolwich already has to balance urban/suburban Elmira issues with rural issues.
That said, I am no fan of forced amalgamation. But hopefully this study is not just a formality.