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Originally Posted by Empire
It is so shocking that council has such disregard for built heritage. The old library is a fixture in the community and forms a defined block with the School of Architecture and Saint Mary’s Boys school (1904) The combination of allowing it to deteriorate for years and then electing to allow its potential demolition is beyond comprehension.
When will this city recognize the invaluable assets we have?
Saint Mary’s Boys school (1904)
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Because they waffle about everything,…and then the problem is worse or drastic measures are the only option. They could have transferred the property to Dalhousie many years ago and we wouldn’t have this problem.
The track record of waffling is a long list:
Bloomfield
St. Pats Alexandra
Homelessness
Transit
Housing
Etc
This is what happens when people can’t make a decision. Is it the fault of staff?…do they not have sufficient knowledge and skill? Is it the CAO?…they can’t drive movement of any file? Is it the Mayor?…no extra power in council’s vote but they are paid to be the chief “cheerleader”?
I have had one or two councillors on particular issues such as housing,…this was early on and they deflected and said that it was a provincial problem. Deflection is the key thing that councillors love to do. From my profession.
They have been happy to deflect about infilling in the harbour. Unfortunately, they are wrong to deflect.
This is why I do not intend to vote for any councillor who intends to run for mayor. He’s a very nice guy and wants the best for Halifax,…but Waye Mason was one of the councillors that I mentioned that deflected responsibility for housing when I raised the subject.
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