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Originally Posted by Waye Mason
Well of course Keith's thesis would be damning if it were true. As often is the case with Keith, it is not.
I didn't chair the meeting, the chair of the PAC did. Danny Chedrawe also spoke twice, as did about half dozen supporters (planners, developers, locals). The practice at PIMS (which are not public hearings) has been that people can speak as often as they want, it is more of a conversation format. I am not sure this is a good idea, personally, but it is not exactly shocking or news. It's been that way for decades.
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According to Amy Fraser, Beverly Miler, former MP Loudmouth Mary Clancy, and Owen Carrigan of SMU were a few among several others in opposition who were allowed to speak more than once. Frankly, I trust Ms. Fraser's reporting more than your account.
It would also provide clarity if the councillor would explain his own opposition to the project rather than pretending to be an unbiased observer as certain comments imply. Incompatibilities with a 5-storey building next-door? Really? We are talking 35 residential units, perhaps 80 residents. Dalhousie can add one class to a freshman program and get more than that many people into the area.
I again state my belief that this nothing but a councillor pandering to wealthy, influential voters in an affluent neighborhood than anything related to planning policies or bylaws.