NCC REJECTS THE MAYORS PROPOSAL
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/sl...au+request+seat+board/9450291/story.html
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OTTAWA — The National Capital Commission firmly shut down demands on Thursday from Ottawa and Gatineau’s mayors to sit on the commission’s board of directors.
Russell Mills, NCC chair, told reporters he sees no need for the NCC’s governance or staffing to change.
“The NCC’s been around since 1959 and we’ve been through little bumps in the road before. There haven’t been actually very many,” Mills said. “So I would say, yes, things are working very well.”
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It's sad really, I think it's time to abolish the NCC if they're so against having more local representation. You don't see Ottawans making decisions regarding the development of Toronto or Vancouver.
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Originally Posted by defishel
It would be better if local people had more control.
I decided to see if the Ottawa Sun had anything on this, and they do. The comments are depressing. |
Sun readers have to be some of the most cynical people in this city, so I'm not surprised.
You'll probably find more level headed comments on Citizen articles.