Angry Mayor letter -

While not related directly to emergency services, I got a kick out of this.

It reads like a 3 AM flame email response...

Way to go Mayor!


Mayor George Lattery

Submitted

There have been several concerns voiced by citizens lately. Below I will address them one at a time.

The first one is the new Town Office. The Kinsmen Club stated in the paper on May 20 that Council and I were having the office built in Kinsmen Park. While this had been only discussed, we also talked about renovating and adding to the existing office or any other available land. These were all options. However, it was never stated where we would build or even if we were building. Also, I am not aware of building a garage to store the antique fire truck. Could someone tell me when the Agricultural Society is moving to their new location, because no one has told us?

We are working to improve the quality of life in Strathmore. We have a regional waterline coming from Calgary which was started in 2008 and should be completed in 2009. We also have a 10-year approval for our effluent water line to the Bow River, and we are currently rebuilding our existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both of these issues have been in the Strathmore Standard on several occasions.

The Aquatic Centre has now been approved to complete the next phases. The plans and money are in place and work will begin soon.

There is a Gay Rodeo coming to Strathmore. This function is being put on by a private company. The Town in no way, shape or form had anything to do with this. Please direct your concerns to the proper parties.

Saturday evening two weeks ago, I put a total water ban on. This was due to the fact that our storage levels were at an extremely low level. My priorities were to be able to service the hospital, the emergency fire service and to have water so that people could still shower and flush their toilets. I received a letter stating that the water tastes like dirt. This is exactly what I was trying to prevent. I did what was necessary. It has been said that I think I am a water expert. I’m not, however, I also received letters stating roads, driveways and sidewalks were being watered and at some locations water was running down the gutters.

Another, statement: “Why can’t I drink fresh flowing water from my tap?” Well, I always have and always will! Another note, I have been told and asked why these issues haven’t been dealt with before now, such as in the late ‘90s and early 2000s. I don’t have answers for that. The reason being is I didn’t live here. I moved here in December, 2004 and was elected in October, 2007. I will only answer for what has been done since then.

These are just a few issues of concern that I’ll address at this time, however I have been told in several letters to remember it’s the people who are paying my wages. I know this, so on October 18, 2010 its election time again and you will be able to elect the person to whom you want to pay wages. If anyone would like to talk to me please call 403-934-3133 at the Town Office. I look forward to working for you and will always listen to your concerns