This is simultaneously one of the silliest arguments I’ve heard about why councillors shouldn’t be involved in this discussion and also an argument that proves my point about the necessity of community engagement/public consultation.

I’ll address, first, that it is not at all a conflict of interest for me to have an opinion on regional (or any other) governance issue. Just as I’m permitted to have an opinion and express it on the regional budget or any other matter that impacts the community at large, I am also permitted to have an opinion on regional governance, amalgamation, and/or how many elected officials there should be to serve Niagara’s communities.

But, also, as I’ve stated many times before, I’m not seeking re-election, so it’s a moot point.

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