It’s been a while since I’ve posted but with things remaining static for so long I simply didn’t see any sense in just “flappin’ me gums”.
As we celebrate Labour Day 2010 and move from “Summer” to the more normal “Not Summer” season in our humble village I believe there are some things that have become Crystal Clear (pun intended).
The proposed “Crystal Beach Gateway Plan” IS a major topic of discussion for our Canadian friends & neighbors as they prepare to cast their votes in October’s municipal elections. While other MAJOR issues no doubt confront the electors, as well as the elected, the plan to allow private ownership & development of the publicly owned Crystal Beach Waterfront Park is of considerable conversation throughout ALL of Fort Erie and it’s politics.
A rather unclearly stated goal of the “Gateway Plan”, kicking down the door to allow private high rise development from Bay Beach to Pt. Abino, is NOT lost to those that understand the proposal whether one is for or against it.
Respectfully, as a fellow tax-payer and neighbor but one that is ineligible to vote here in Fort Erie, I ask the following…
Whether you are inclined to support the “Gateway Plan” or not, PLEASE, take the time to look over this plan, and it’s details, thoroughly.
Both my wife and I have and while we support and advocate development, especially here in Crystal Beach, frankly we don’t like what we see!
Happy Labour Day!!!
John McCarthy