By Pepper Parr
November 4th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Just how well do the seven members of Council get along?
Not always that well.
Lisa Kearns thought she heard a sigh.
Ward 2 Councillor Kearns wanted a document that sets out how Staff Directions were being handled. There seemed to be a significant number that were not being acted on
Kearns asked: “Do I need a staff direction to ask for a memo to that effect? Is it needed for council to enter into the budget conversations for 2025 with confidence?
Mayor Meed Ward: Wondering who is talking to her.
“I’d like it in writing.”
While Mayor Meed Ward was not on camera, Kearns addressed her saying:
“Sorry, Mayor, would you like to make a comment, since you just made an audible sigh.”
The spiel the mayor gives about attendees needing to treat council members and delegates with respect seems to only apply to us I guess? Audible sighing when someone is speaking is obviously disrespectful.
R u sighing ta me? No Robert De Niro, this is Burlington. Nothing to see here move along.
Meow
Speaking of disrespectful …
Seriously? What are we in grade three here?
This is not news it is just taking the pettiness to new heights
Well Bob, the continued litany of ‘thou shalt not disrespect a fragile Council’ really is more characteristic of a grade school reminder.
Hey Bob, did you forget to add your last name?
No I didn’t, who I am has no bearing on the message
No it is not acceptable behaviour. It is disrespectful behaviour to a fellow councillor during a public meeting. Kearns did right to call her on it and the Mayor owes her an apology. Reminds us of the parent who says “do as I say not as I do!”.