Editor: In support of the editorial, “No easy fix,” relating to the homeless issue, congrats. It was well written, researched and documented.
Get the addicted off drugs and into rehab, get the mentally ill the help they need, and get those who are able to work the needed support schooling or trades.
When the 12 mayors asked for legislation for guidance over the homeless, it was granted by the province.
Municipalities have always complained about downloading from the provincial and federal governments (highways, social services, etc., etc.) because it becomes solely our cost. When we ask for this legislation, we receive financial funding. However, two or three years down the road, will these two governments say, “You asked for it, now you solely fund it?” Just asking.
When Mayor Canniff and the other mayors sent that letter to the province, one would think it had council’s endorsement. Some reports claim otherwise. (Editor’s note: Canniff said he did it on his own.)
I truly believe that a request such as this needs council’s approval in the minutes.
There is no better place to live than Chatham-Kent and the Maple City.
Curtis Carter
Chatham
