Statement by Kathryn Newell

We elect our city Councillors to represent us. We elect them hoping that they keep our best interests in mind but also we expect good judgement on their decisions. I am disappointed when some of them are now exercising extreme resistance to a plan that has been in the works for 8 years. The LRT is not just beneficial for the downtown with better transit, it is also the beacon to improving a city that desperately needs a boost to its economy as well as keeping its reputation as the "Ambitious City". The economic runoff will bring a better life for us. I used to live downtown when it was great in the 70's. Now when I am there it is only to attend Hamilton Place. I probably won't be using the LRT but that doesn't mean I won't support it. I'm sure Toronto had growing pains when it decided to put in subway systems. Those didn't access all of the city at the beginning. I think the LRT is a great move our city needs to make. It's not going to access all of Hamilton but it is a good start, a billion dollars promised is better than none at all. Some other city will benefit from that if we don't seize the opportunity to become ambitious again.

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