LETTER – Social problems aren’t of the Tranquille Rd. neighbourhood’s making

Mr. Rothenburger, I agree 100% with your conclusions, the can just got kicked a little further down the road.

I zoomed in to watch the final passing of the motion to extend the use of the space for an additional 20 months. After all the hand wringing and buck passing was over, the residents and businesses of the area were once again left to suffer the consequences of having the shelter in their backyards.  And unless the land owners step in and want to develop the property, further extensions to the Bob Hughes hotel’s lease will be back before Council.

What this Council (and others in the past) has done is conclude it’s alright to discriminate against a neighbourhood so the rest of us can sleep at night with a window open or take a stroll around the block after dusk.

Tranquille Rd residents and businesses are being asked to shoulder the consequences of a problem(s) that the community/society has not been able to wrestle to the ground.  A problem that wasn’t of the good folk of the Tranquille Road area’s making.  And are being offered nothing in return.  No solutions, no reduction in taxes, police security 24/7, City cleanup crews every morning, gift certificates from the White Spot, nothing. Council brought nothing concrete to the table, no light at the end of the tunnel.

Neighbours don’t treat neighbours this way.

BOB GAMBLE