By Gazette Staff
October 30th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The budget does matter.
Kearns at the Seniors’ Centre: Councillor did her part – citizens just didn’t show up
The amount of money the city will require you to pay in taxes determines to a considerable degree how much money you will have to spend on yourself.
Some Council members go the extra mile to inform their constituents.
Ward 2 Councillor Lisa Kearns held a “pop-up” meeting at the Seniors’ Centre last night.
Attendance was disappointing.
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Ha! Sorry but our public transit system won’t get me there!
Unfortunately the baseball game happened on the same day as her meeting.
Also for many residents it is difficult to discuss something they cannot really understand.
For many residents the budget is not something they can really understand. They also realize that they have very little input in making any changes.
I applaud Councillor Kearns for engaging with the public. This is all she can do.
You say it was a “pop-up” meeting? How much advance notice was given. A pop-up event is often one at short or no notice
Editors note: Several days.
Perhaps attendence is representative of the reception that the taxpayers receive when they offer feedback. Is worth our time?