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SHOULD SHELBURNE TOWN COUNCIL SEEK PUBLIC INPUT?
Since its construction, the little church built on the waterfront for the Moby Dick movie appears to have caught the public fancy with many expressing the view that it would be nice to leave it exactly where it is after the movie. Some have suggested that the Town should not be in such an all-fired hurry to impose the wishes of a few council members on the population at large without first consulting extensively with taxpayers.
Unfortunately, the die appears to have been cast at last week's Council meeting and if the present decision of Council is left to stand, the little church will soon be gone.
QUESTIONS:
1. Do you think Council should consult with the public and re-consider their decision?
2. Is this one of those occassions when the public should be invited to vote on the issue?
3. How would the public be consulted if one wanted to?
4. Would a public referendum work to provide guidance to elected officials?
5. Would the movie company be prepared to delay removal of the little church until the public has been consulted?
6. Do you think Council should consider a motion to discuss delaying the removal of the little church with the movie producers until the town has had a chance to consult with voters?
If you think they should, call the Town Office (875-2991 or fax at 875-3932 on Monday and leave a message asking Council to consult with the public before proceeding with the removal of the little church. Alternatively, call Councillors and the Mayor or send an email to shelburnetown@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Timing is critical so do it now and write or call friends to have them contribute their two cents!
