Recently, Councillor Robinson issued a press release commenting on statements made by Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe.
This news release appears to be a response from Councillor Lisa Robinson to comments made by Pickering Mayor Kevin Ashe.
[ Her unedited, unrevised press release is available at -> PRESS RELEASE
View her -> VIDEO ]
Here are the key points:
Councillor Robinson strongly condemns Mayor Ashe for allegedly labelling residents of Durham as racists in a social media post on the “Free Speech Pickering” group.
Councillor Robinson accuses Mayor Ashe of repeatedly using derogatory terms like “nutcases,” “wackos,” and “Nazis” to describe those who disagree with him.
Councillor Mara Nagy is criticized for liking the mayor’s post, which Councillor Robinson sees as endorsing divisive language.
Councillor Robinson argues that this behaviour undermines democratic discourse and disrespects diverse perspectives in the community.
The statement calls for Mayor Ashe to retract his comments and apologize to the people of Durham.
Councillor Robinson expresses concern about the overall political climate in Pickering, describing it as “toxic” and “disturbing.”
There’s a call for a change in leadership style, emphasizing the need for unity, respect, and constructive dialogue.
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It’s important to note that this release presents only one side of the story and appears to be part of an ongoing political dispute in Pickering. Without additional context or verification, it’s difficult to assess the accuracy of the claims made against Mayor Ashe or the full situation surrounding these allegations.
