01-18-2019, 05:51 PM
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(01-18-2019, 04:33 PM)tomh009 Wrote:(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.
Woolwich is a bad example. Elmira is not urban what so ever. I know the Mayor very well and we have discussed their issues at length. The things that are important to them are very small town issues.
I also have a place up north in a rural area and know many of the people who live there full time. When you hear what is important to small town Ontario, it is totally different than city.