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I read with great interest earlier today two opposing views on the hot-button item that seemingly has this city ablaze: Orillia transit. (ref: Letters to the Editor).
Having recently relocated here, I profess I am not fully versed on the challenges which confront Orillia. On the other hand, I now have plenty of motivation to sit up and pay attention. I share Mr. Kreisz's urging for people to take an active role in municipal affairs.
Regardless of where your sympathies lie, I unreservedly applaud the mayor for shining a light on this issue. Whether or not he is winning the hearts, he is certainly appealing to the minds. Kudos, Mayor McIssac.
Sharing a similar background in financial management, I realize full well, you can't have it all. There is an economic reality and a social need. Both need to be addressed.
But if push comes to shove, empty buses hold little appeal when put up against empty coffers.
R.G. Wilson
Orillia
