Government

Good news from my perspective for getting back into my career, and a note on titles for letters to the editor (SPOILER: It’s the editor’s choice)

What can municipal politicians actually do to make employment accessible? More than you might think. [But are they willing to do so?]

This election cycle I asked the candidates for the Town of Midland council one question (albeit a complex multi-part one) about helping those with disabilities achieve employment.

I know not all politicians sell their soul, but I have already used ‘dodged the bullet’ for not running for council…

In a recent letter to editor of MidlandToday.ca I wrote that “We need to give municipalities the legal and financial tools to be able to ensure the safety, well-being and success of all residents”. I now add that we also need to make sure councils are not dysfunctional.

In response to my negatively expressed concerns, Mayor Stewart Strathearn came back with a well thought out, and very positive response. [2023-07-10: but was it accurate?]

It’s a nice looking report that has good information on root causes and issues of concern. It also has a lot of ‘aspirational’ objectives.