Access needed

By Lethbridge Herald on February 4, 2022.

Editor:

I find it very interesting when you read the new mayor’s message he clearly articulates transparency, a new approach of planning, reporting and engaging differently.

On listening to many citizens complaining they cannot engage in a conversation with the council by individual cellphone or individual email, I personally have tried to contact councilors with no response.

The procedure is difficult  – you must go through 311 and ask to speak to a councillor. It did not happen.

The previous year’s council had cellphone numbers and email to contact individuals. Today, it is restricted. 

Should it happen? No, the councillors are issued a cellphone paid by taxpayers, an email address paid for by taxpayers, they are paid salaries, expenses. Most of all they are paid to represent the citizens/taxpayers. We require mayor and councillors to engage properly – do not block direct access.

Ken Ikle

Lethbridge