Election 2014 S,S,PS residents to speak up

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Continuing with our series on friendly advice for our existing town councillors as they ponder the 2014 elections we come to Det Schumacher. While we’re at it we might as well include Chris Zanetti in the discussion. My election reform proposal calls for two positions to still be elected from the Stisted, Stephenson and Port Sydney areas with one having to declare for District Council.

I’ve taken some heat from TROH (the rest of Huntsville) for granting them distinct society status. I lived down there for a few years and can assure you that they are truly a distinct society. I understand that they will be bringing a delegation of residents up to the public meeting scheduled for October 15 to present their case for dedicated representation.

NEW CLUBHOUSE. Co-owners Dave Hough, Brian Hough and Phil Houghtling (from left) are joined by Huntsville Mayor Claude Doughty and Couns. Det Schumacher and Chris Zanetti at a groundbreaking ceremony for a new clubhouse at the North Granite Ridge Golf Club in Port Sydney on Sept. 6

We’ll see whether anyone takes this opportunity to indicate their desire to replace either of the sitting councillors at the next election.

Over the years I have always found Det to be both fair and quite knowledgeable. At budget time you realize that he knows his stuff and has learned to keep his cards close to his vest.

Councillor Zanetti has upset many of the locals over the years and looked really bad in the handling of the Golf Course Road meeting. One councillor noted that he couldn’t get his hand off of his crackberry fast enough to even vote that day and was shocked that he was the only one left to swim against the tide.

Det has served at district before and would be a good rep there but I think he may be looking at taking retirement seriously before 2014. Now that Chris no longer has the store business in the Port, his profile may drop and his performance has not assured him another term.

It is time for some new blood from the Port. It would be nice to see a woman step up to the plate down there. I know at least a half a dozen qualified women who don’t have bobbleheaditis.

Toss in your two cents worth!