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st tribune october 19 1994 p 5 letter bellerby explains his bowingout dear editor why fm not running for coun cil the vicious negativity of those you work with their frequent attempts to belittle or embarrass municipal staff the deception where those who simply dont understand become popular heroes the tiring job of trying to work in a forum constrained by provincial regulation council is all of this but it need nt be in february of 1991 ward 2 elected me to a council that worked and worked hard most members had several years of office behind them they knew the ropes and knew the rules how to work with them and how to change the ones that didnt work that council was not without its disagreements and lively but intel ligent debates it stuck to the issues and it was a council that lis tened to the public it represented later that year however the job of councillor changed radically a new cast of characters took over and by the end of this term the meetings have become intolerable a quick aside the municipal act the planning act the provin cial laws which give local councils authority they can be changed but only by petitioning dozens of f i photograph portrait and waddings our spaciaity 7053571616 tollfa 1800a5l130tf port perry marina winter storage from 285 engine winterizing from 35 shrink wrapping from 6 per foot call today to make an appointment 9059854595 ite net fans iismbh this is a community lei us welcome you stouffvue uxmoge 6403s21 6405141 km665 k27hi municipalities and getting them to help ask the province to amend them just going against the acts is futile its like the rules when you play chess imagine playing chess with someone whos constantly trying to move pawns sideways or bishops straight across the board whod play with someone like that unfortunately this council has typically played like that and the province has decided not to play any more so its with some sadness and regret that i confess that i need a break and a chance to investigate full time some other municipali ties and how theyre coping td like to thank the town staff though morale is now so low that even the annual christmas party has been cancelled for persisting in spite of the negativity and even more td like to thank you the voters of ward 2 for hav ing faith in me its been an honor and though i wont miss the meet ings in town fll miss meeting with you whether it was at your doors with a newsletter or on the phone about a concern you had its been wonderful getting to know you and our ward its truly a unique and beautiful area we live in so full of opportuni ty- in three years after someone else has a go at it hi have the energy to try again in the meantime thank you each and every one for every thing stephen bellerby jewellery repairs done on the premises new uxiuoct skondarv schoc4 rlncs mens ladies in gold silver designed by students of uxbridce secondary school rtrtlefe 82 brock st w 8527846 e9 markham fairgrounds mccowan rd 6 km north of 7 hwy at c s elgin mills rd 7 hwy entertainment and demonstrations 3 stages ongoing demonstrations live music celebrity cooks decorators mark cullen on gardening more free parking admission 700 seniors 500 children under 12 free fri oct 21 10 am- 10 pm sat oct 22 10 am 9 pm sun oct 23 10 am- 6 pm womens day friday chfi fm98 uimj di i markvu1e