By Pepper Parr
December 22nd, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Stand By.
We don’t make this stuff up.
An email scooted across my screen while I was tidying things up and hoping I could call it a day.
Dania Thurman has a new job.
Thurman and Kearns go back some distance.
Saying: “I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Community Liaison & Councillor Assistant at City of Burlington!” I came close to choking on the good Belgian beer and Stilton cheese that I am able to enjoy from time to time. This evening was one of those times.
Which ward will Dania serve in?
Her home ward of course – where she will help Lisa Kearns get the job done.
Kearns, who had, probably, the best Councillor Assistant in City hall, Francine Grimshire, who may have retired. She kept Kearns between the ditches on more than one occasion.
Thurman has spent the last four or five years working in the sector that provided breakfasts for students where she moved from agency to agency, complaining frequently on social media about the boss that was difficult to work with.
Our understanding was that City hall had a group of woman who worked for the members of Council. They were selected by a Senior staff member who ensured they were capable of doing the job and had been properly vetted. The Thurman social media announcement suggests that Staff may not be in the loop.
Dania Thurman working as a volunteer at an elementary school with a breakfast program.
My apologies, I should have correctly identified the Gazette. Stay tuned.
Dania Thurman worked diligently for two years to keep Burlington Central High School open. The ward 2 community owes her a great deal. Imagine if the high school had closed. Having witnessed Dania’s level of commitment I feel strongly that she will be excellent in her new position assisting Lisa Kearns. Shame on the Post for implying that she is not capable. You may disagree with her, but never question her ability.
Editor’s note: Peter has his newspapers mixed up. Time will tell what there is in the way of ability.