Editor:
Snails – did we elect snails to our council in the last Sechelt municipal election? It seems so! SSC Properties is offering to create for our community a fine living opportunity for mixed ages and incomes, with a lifestyle that would be an example for the North American continent. Their approach has been exemplary; asking all the generations what we, the locals of Sechelt, would like this development to be. We’ve been informed, the plans are there, the means to achieve them are still available, and the local populace has shown great enthusiasm and support. This is the way of the future.
Yet our council seems to be ignoring this support, to have this blind spot, and moves forward at a snail’s pace or even backwards as has recently been reported. Just what is the cause of the resistance? We can speculate, but so far the only cause that’s been admitted is the mistakes made by council staff which have not just delayed the project but taken it back to square one. How much longer will these delaying tactics, negative attitudes and possibly fear of success prevent this exciting project from moving forward? One study after another has been demanded; no sooner is one report submitted than another is demanded – on and on and on – and all submitted accordingly. SSC Properties personnel have been extremely patient and respectful. I wish our council would show the same mature behaviour. Am I the only one asking what’s going on?
Sarnia Guiton, Sechelt
