Dear editor:

The recent decision by town council on filling the vacant position is very disturbing. Though council had the legal option to make the decision they did, it was a departure from past practice. 

It is important to note that the newly appointed councillor was not elected in the 2018 municipal election, nor did he run in 2022. 

One has to wonder why this current council selected a previously unelected person in lieu of someone who came within 66 votes of being elected in the 2022 election. While I am not doubting Andrew Niven’s ability to serve on council, there is someone who did run in 2022 who I believe would have well served the town’s best interest. 

I am left with many questions.

Why was this done in-camera? What criteria did council use to select Andrew Niven? Where is the transparency? Why does council seem to not listen to voters opinions? 

Sandra Hardy
NOTL