Re: "Councillors accused of electioneering over Millbrook water-diversion issue"

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I found it amusing when I read Deputy Reeve Brian Bartlett's comments accusing council members Jim Chaplin and Fern Armstrong of electioneering.

We (the residents) owe these Councillors our thanks. They did what the people wanted and took the appropriate steps to help protect ours and the Oak Ridge Moraine's water supply. One thing nobody looked at in this ill-conceived plan was how it could affect our water supply 10 to 20 years down the road. Mr. Bartlett criticized people from surrounding areas. Does he not have the foresight to realize this water grab could affect their wells and water supply? These folks, even if they don't live in our township, have the right to be concerned and voice their opinions.

Furthermore, I think Mr. Bartlett's criticism of new people having their say smacks of "The Old Boys Club." If someone lives here, whether for one week or 50 years, they have every right to voice their opinion.

If he wants to refer to these concerned and well-organized people as "The Leaky Faucet Gang" I guess he won't mind if I refer to him and his bunch as the "Unflushed Commode Gang." Hopefully, come Oct. 25 we will be able to flush that commode and bring some sanity back to our council.

I'm a candidate for councillor in Millbrook Ward but I'm not electioneering. I'm just voicing my disdain for the way Mr. Bartlett has treated our residents.

DAN SMITH R.R. 3, Millbrook