As I have probably mentioned before now, I am on the email subscription list for City Hall updates from CATCH. I was disappointed to read in the most recent update that the possible position of Integrity Commissioner had been deemed "unaffordable" and thus off the table for this year's budget.
I thought this was worth putting in my two cents. So I emailed the Mayor, and two City Councillors - one for the Ward I live in, and one for the Ward I work in. I thanked them for all they do, said I understand budgets ... but this was a very disappointing cut, and I hope they will make it a priority sooner rather than later.
They've all emailed me back. Apparently it's not a done deal, and two of the three especially are quite committed to putting it through.
I'm glad. I think an Integrity Commissioner would be a very positive thing. And I am impressed when elected officials respond to their constituents.
Score one for City Hall!
