The Editor,
Who's running city hall? The child poverty rate is too high and the Potters Club is in dire straits.
Our mayor and some councillors have called former Mayor Greg HalseyBrandt's statement about city hall being run by senior staff, misplaced. Brodie pronounced his office and council make all the decisions.
Well, I hope there is no disagreement that the B.C. child poverty rate at 16.4 per cent (2009), compared to our national 12 per cent, is a legitimate citizens' concern.
When Richmond's child poverty rate ranks amongst the highest in B.C., it should be a concern for council.
Again, our Potters Club has made a case when city raised their rent by 300 per cent in 2010, then by another 15 per cent in 2011 (with roll back of contract concessions on top).
These actions have put the club in a grave financial position. Meetings with city staff brought no solutions in sight, according to club president.
Well, if this council is running things, let them take action to address this concern. I trust our mayor will take charge of things at city hall and save our Potters Club.
Richard Lee
Richmond
