Hope yet, and a note on titles
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)
municipal, provincial, and federal
Topics in municipal, provincial, and federal government, (of the author in question), of which various levels of government ought to be part
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.