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Images of our downtown pond
23 August 2010
Just a reminder, in case anyone had not seen it recently, about the state of the property that could have seen the Admiral Collingwood Place and The Strand developments on it by now. After three years, we still have a water-filled hole at the entrance to the downtown. This is, of course, the site local wags haved dubbed "Carrier's Pond" in memory of the mayor who made the motion to repeal it's legal and democratically-awarded heritage permits.
I see that the property is gradually becoming a mini-wetland, home to a small ecology of wildlife. Proof that life evolves, even if politicians don't.
I was downtown today, taking some photos of the site for my election material. Not that I'm proud of this council's legacy, but I don't want anyone to forget. Oh, and the names of the five who voted to repeal those permits and as a result obtained what you see here for all of us to enjoy: Carrier, Jeffrey, McNabb, Edwards and Foley.
It was featured in newspaper pictures, and it did not last very long (as I hear it, Town workers were dispatched to remove it!...hmmmm...if that happened is that legal?)
I am surprised that the developer, who has no great love for certain members on this Council, has not erected a large billboard inside the property line for everyone to see.
"Carrier Pond: brought to by Council members Carrier, Kathy Jeffery, Norm Sandberg" etc
It would highlight the issue, the injustice, and those that are responsible for it.
It would also be a wonderful way to get even.
Perhaps this is still the plan, and the developer is waiting until campaigning officially kicks off, campaign signs are allowed, and so the issue is fresh in voters minds at election time.
I would volunteer my time in order to help him install it.
(Jeffery is in the billboard business. Hoist on her own petard)