“I pose a threat to the status quo. I fearlessly expose the corruption that runs rampant in our city hall, and I am shining a light on the abuse of power by both staff and council members. And for this, I have become the target of their malicious attacks.”
PICKERING COUNCILLOR LISA ROBINSON ON BEING ACCUSED OF PROMOTING HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA [Toronto Star, Apr. 6, 2024]
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The turmoil and disruption caused by Councillor Lisa Robinson just will not go away. Maybe it shouldn’t as there may be something to what she says. However, making such a statement without hard evidence, is simply a muckraking, irresponsible declaration.
Such statements from any elected politician have value only if there is evidence to support the claim. If there is evidence, lets hear it so everyone benefits: Pickering residents, Pickering municipal councillors and all politicians.
Otherwise, making such statements without supportive evidence is not only yellow journalism but is slanderous causing unnecessary turmoil and problems for everyone concerned.
Either make the case with evidence or go away. The residents and municipal civil servants of the City of Pickering deserve better than this.
Your opinions and comments are invited.
COUNTERPOINT
With gratitude,
Lisa Robinson
City Councillor
Ward 1
City of Pickering
