https://www.newspapers-online.com/auroran Mon Apr 27 17:48:09 2026 / +0000 GMT Universal Post Manager 1.1.2 [ www.ProfProjects.com ] http://www.newspapers-online.com/auroran/?p=8767 Mon Apr 27 17:48:09 2026 / +0000 GMT http://www.newspapers-online.com/auroran/?p=8767 (Re: Ward system would be “counterintuitive” to Aurora's small-town feel. October 15, 2014) We read Mr. Wride's comments as to why a ward system for Aurora would be counterintuitive with interest. While all opinions are interesting, he uses Mayor Dawe's term for a ward system as being parochial once again. What is narrow-minded about citizens wanting representations for their specific neighbourhoods? Why would a ward approach detract from the “small town” atmosphere? Aurora is not a small town anymore. We have “big town” neighbourhood issues needing attention. How can an individual Councillor possibly be interested in all Aurora's neighbourhoods? Why would a ward system be divisive if the citizens' neighbourhood's needs were being met? Mr. Wride's letter ends by stating it would be less democratic. There is a great leap in logic here. Canada's Federal and Provincial parliamentary systems are based on individual MPs elected on the basis of specific areas. Aurora needs to move forward on a progressive basis with a ward system. John Greenhough Aurora ]]> 8767 2014-10-29 17:09:00 2014-10-29 21:09:00