Ladies and gentlemen, imagine living in a city where your concerns are consistently brushed aside, where transparency feels like a foreign concept, and where your voice seems to fall on deaf ears. This is the reality for many residents of Brampton, particularly regarding the controversial Residential Rental License program. City Hall has organized a public meeting, but it’s not the open, face-to-face dialogue we expect in a true democracy. Instead, they’ve opted for a one-hour tele town hall on February 22nd. Why the reluctance to meet residents in person? What are they hiding? Residents are left in the dark about the program’s true intentions. City Hall’s communication has been one-sided, with lengthy pre-written speeches dominating the sessions. By the time residents get a chance to speak, half the session is over, and their questions are cherry-picked. This lack of transparency is concerning. Why the secrecy? Why the resistance to open dialogue? Residents have been clear in their request for in-person town halls—to meet, discuss, listen, and adapt. Yet, City Hall responds with a telephonic monologue, a ‘my way or the highway’ approach. The implementation of the Residential Rental License has already raised eyebrows, and the lack of open dialogue only adds to the suspicion. Who benefits from silencing public opinion? What are they trying to avoid? It’s time for change. Every councilor should hold in-person town halls in their wards to engage directly with the community. Let’s stand up for transparency, for dialogue, for democracy. Let’s demand an in-person meeting and reject the unacceptable tele town hall. Brampton deserves better.
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