Merry Christmas to ALL my loyal readers. I hope that Santa is generous and kind to you.
As with previous years, this intrepid reporter has called up to Santa's workshop and asked the elves to peak inside Santa's sack to see what's in store for the good boys and girls of Newmarket Council. Here's what they'll find under the Christmas tree on December 25th.
WARD 1 Councillor Tom Vegh - a bouquet of forget-me-nots. During his re-election campaign, Tom was promising one and all a splash pad for Ward 1. Imagine his surprise when the CAO was reading out the Town's priorities and the only mention of a splash pad was for Ward 6. It seems that Tom forgot to tell the senior management at Town Hall about his splash pad promise.
WARD 2 Councillor Dave Kervin - a commemorative plaque. Councillor Dave actually cast a vote in dissent voting against an in camera item on December 15th. As this will likely be the only time we see a vote tally that is other than 9-0 on any matter before council this term, the plaque is necessary to remind councillors of this unique occasion. BONUS - if he's extra good - Santa will also bring Councillor Dave an all expenses paid trip down memory lane.
WARD 3 Councillor Jane Twinney - a copy of "How to Win Friends and Influence People".
WARD 4 Councillor Tom Hempen - a map of Newmarket with a big arrow pointing to where Ward 4 is located.
WARD 5 Councillor Joe Sponga - a seasons pass to the Newmarket Farmer's Market. BONUS - re-appointment to the Town of Newmarket Main St committee so that Councillor Joe can play Santa Claus all year long doling out public money to his closest friends and supporters.
WARD 6 Councillor Kelly Broome-Plumley - a new set of marionette strings. She is supposed to be a puppet of the Mayor butshe has not done much up until this point. Maybe the current set of puppet strings need to be replaced?
WARD 7 Councillor Christina Bisanz - a bus pass for the YRT 55 Route. Councillor Christina tweeted how great the GO bus ride was when she commuted from Aurora to Toronto during last week's snow storm. Why should Christina drive to a bus stop in Aurora when we have such a top notched bus route right here in Newmarket, (under construction for the past 3 years)?
REGIONAL Councillor John Taylor - A map of York Region with big arrows pointing to where all the Northern 6 municipalities are. In his recent bid for Regional Chair, Taylor failed to get a single vote of support from any of our "closest" allies. BONUS - because Councillor John is so supportive of the "Green Slush Fund" Santa is going to fish around the blue bin in Councillor John's office for a recycled gift.
MAYOR Tony Van Bynen - a referees whistle. It's a gag gift. We all know there won't be any reason for him to blow the referee whistle during the next four years.
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