Hi Everyone,
Here as promised is a copy of the article that I submitted for publication in the March 2010 issue of the Around the Creek.


Thoughts on the upcoming WCHA election

The 2010 election will be one of the most crucial elections in WCHA history.

The reason is, that the people we elect this time will be our official representatives during the period leading up-to the actual start and completion of the FINAL stage, in the development of Wilmot Creek.

The development and planning (to date) has been conducted solely by the developer, (along with the Clarington planning department) with virtually
no input, oversight, or involvement from our WCHA (what happened to the Planning Committee?).

Very limited information has been forthcoming from the developer, and the information that has been made public has been very broad in nature, with a minimum amount of detail.

Many questions spring to mind that should have been answered by now.
For example: The handling and impact of sewage disposal (a current topic of concern) in light of the recent problem in the Wheelhouse.
The efficient provision of water for drinking and fire fighting, along with a dependable electricity supply, to name just a few.
Then of course there is the big question of how our social activities will be affected (the North vs South syndrome) for example.

We must elect people that will – actively – effectively – and persistently, press the developer to allow this involvement and participation, before it’s
to late.
They must also commit to keeping us (the residents) fully informed as the development process evolves.

We cannot afford to let the developer alone, decide the fate of our home. We owe it to ourselves to become involved in a serious manner.

With these thoughts in mind, please give serious thought to who we select to run for office, and who you think will best represent the communities wishes.

It’s not yet “too late” but we are running out of time.

Terry Holbrey. 7th February 2010.A