Dear editor:

I just read Evan Saunders' article on council’s Chautauqua parking debate (“Chautauqua parking debate causes councillor confrontation,” Dec. 2) and all I can say is that councillors Cameron, Burroughs and Cheropita continue to demonstrate that they are unworthy to represent the ratepayers of NOTL.

Coun. Clare Cameron puts forward a motion on her own misguided idea of what parking rules should apply to a neighbourhood that is inundated with illegal tourist parking without consulting the group that fought so hard to get some relief.

She causes an unnecessary “crisis” (her word), while acting like a petulant child when challenged and then disrespects other councillors by at least twice speaking out of turn to interrupt others.

Coun. Wendy Cheropita, then for no worthwhile reason, offered to amend the motion to include “consulting with Friends of Ryerson Park and the Chautauqua Residents Association.”

 If she had been paying attention for the past four years, she should know that all residents are consulted before any action is taken and that the definition of “resident” includes the two groups she wanted to add to the motion.

That takes us to Coun. Gary Burroughs, who continues to act like a boor, ignoring the basic rules of decorum and is a disrupting, unproductive force at council. Even when reprimanded, he shows contempt for the lord mayor and the other councillors.

As the 2022 election season approaches let’s hope that these councillors are held to account and are not re-elected. Rather, let’s elect adults who respect each other, can work together, do not put forward motions on a whim or just to hear themselves, speak when they have something meaningful to say, and will act on behalf of all ratepayers, not their own special interests.

Joe Accardo

 NOTL