Once at a time a hardworking , down to earth, who always was eager to work for the city and the citizens and was named by the city newspaper “Mr. Brampton.” Once again came to light to save our beautiful flower city from getting destroyed by bullies . who always tries to live up to that name and promises to do so more than ever if he’s re-elected, this time, as our city councillor. He’s none other than John Sanderson, who is a candidate for Brampton City Council seeking to represent Wards 3 and 4 once again!
Many of our readers may recognize Mr. Sanderson or his name from his service as a Regional Councillor in wards 3 and 4 ( from 2006 to 2014).
Mr. Sanderson has been out of politics for 8 years and in that time, like many citizens of late, has been disappointed with the gamesmanship that has become commonplace at Brampton Council. Most news stories talk about how some of the trust and integrity have been lost. The result is that some of the hardest-working councillors have decided not to return to office, such as Jeff Bowman of Wards 3 and 4. He is one of those councillors. Mr. Sanderson has decided to run in his place.
Moreover, the inability of councillors to put aside their differences—or vote independently regardless of their allegiances to other members of the council—has meant that many local issues have not been addressed. This has resulted in a noticeable decline in how the city looks, feels, and functions. John hopes to bring some much-needed political experience to help the council function in practical terms. It’s to unite them together.
While talking about how political infighting discourages and hinders business investment, the City Council must welcome and consider all points of view from all cultures. But it is fine to recognize different cultures with street and park names in their honour, but that can’t be the end of how the council serves the different communities. It is important that the council address local issues that allow people to feel safe and for businesses to thrive. Not just a vote bank for the coffers.
Rather, they work for the taxpayers, do something about health care, ensure that traffic flows smoothly and safely, that property standards are maintained, and that any and all multi-unit residences are legal, safe from fires and other dangers. Also, that they are fairly taxed so that the city has the resources to serve the residents. Indeed, they were too busy being selfish, letting each other down, and just grabbing paycheques from hard-earned taxpayers’ money.
Because of council’s own conflict, Brampton has consistently failed to receive its fair share of health care funding. But the city has to do its part. That may mean establishing a temporary special levy for our required share to demonstrate to the province that we are serious about moving forward.
While planning for the future, John said, we must ensure that the city’s infrastructure is in place to ensure the enterprise succeeds. It’s fine to lobby for a university, but we need to accept that some students will need to be housed. It has to be a partnership that includes a commitment from the institution to include some residences. Just as the U of T has done at their Mississauga campus.
On the other hand, transportation must also be a priority with thoughts on continued growth. Transit must keep up with growth. The LRT issue must be resolved and focus must be on future growth. Business success depends on good transit for both employees and customers.
And according to a new report, our beautiful flower city is not a flower city any more. It’s been converted to be a crime city, number one in Canada right now. And our citizens need to feel safe on the road. Besides working with the police, best results will be achieved by building on a strategic approach that includes well advertised speed and red-light cameras. I say well advertised because the goal is not to issue tickets to drivers. The goal is to get people to drive safely.
Mr. Sanderson also stated that as a previous experienced regional councillor, he will contribute to the council’s cooperative team approach. A council with factions, one where individual councillors act in the best interests of their constituents and the community.
Moreover, Mr. John said, “Most importantly, trust, honour, integrity, and independence of elected representatives must be obvious to everyone.”
