Councillors should question every report

February 11, 2015 · 0 Comments

(Re: Residents want less spent on “culture”, according to Aurora’s Citizen Budget)

This report should be treated in the same fashion as many submissions which are submitted to Council, that is for Council to receive it, and put it aside while they continue their work.
One hundred or so participants do not represent nearly sufficient numbers to have any statistical relevance, nor to show support for the Treasurer to use it to justify his work.
Two councillors, who are quoted in your article, showed critical thinking by challenging some aspects and then received an admission that the process was flawed.
Critical thinking is probably the most important trait that councillors can bring to their deliberations and they should be applauded for questioning every report to ensure that they receive accurate information.

Robert Cook
Aurora